Mixer Operator

Mixer Operator

The Mixer Operator plays a key role in producing high-quality hummus and salsa in a refrigerated food and beverage facility. Working on 2nd shift, you operate and monitor filler machines that dispense product into plastic containers, ensure accurate weights, and maintain strict food safety and quality standards in a cold, PPE-required environment.

• Operate and monitor filler machines that dispense hummus and salsa into plastic containers according to production requirements.
• Learn and follow the complete process for making products, including understanding equipment functions and production flow.
• Follow all SQF and GMP policies and procedures to maintain food safety and product quality.
• Report any food safety or quality concerns immediately to quality personnel or management.
• Keep all supplies neat, organized, and protected to support efficient and hygienic operations.
• Perform wash-down and cleaning of machines following the established changeover flow chart.
• Monitor fill levels and periodically check product weights, adjusting weights as needed to meet specifications.
• Ensure the correct type of cup is used for each product according to customer requirements.
• Maintain a sanitation bucket and cleaning materials available at all times while operating equipment.
• Troubleshoot minor machine issues, such as adjusting seals, adding cups, replenishing lids, and resolving basic mechanical concerns.
• Use scales to verify product weights and make adjustments based on adding or subtracting product.
• Use computer interfaces and navigation to operate equipment, enter data, and follow production instructions.
• Perform visual inspections of products and equipment to identify issues and maintain quality standards.
• Work efficiently in a cold, refrigerated environment while wearing full PPE, including lab coat, hair net, beard net as needed, and rubber gloves.
• Handle multiple tasks at once while tending to machines and supporting continuous production.

• Experience tending to production or industrial machines while performing various tasks simultaneously.
• Basic troubleshooting skills, including adjusting seals, adding cups, and replenishing lids on equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds safely and repeatedly as part of normal job duties.
• Comfort using a computer, including basic navigation and toggling through applications or screens.
• Experience using a scale and understanding weights, including adding and subtracting to achieve correct product weight.
• Ability to work reliably on 2nd shift (10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.) and maintain consistent attendance.
• Capability to follow detailed procedures and food safety guidelines such as SQF and GMP.
• Attention to detail when monitoring fill levels, checking weights, and ensuring the correct cups and materials are used.

• Background in food and beverage production is preferred but candidates from other industrial or automotive environments are also suitable.
• Experience working with industrial equipment such as filling machines or mixers.
• Familiarity with equipment that runs on pneumatics and hydraulics, including valves and hoses.
• Comfort working in a cold, refrigerated production environment.
• Ability to perform visual inspections and basic mechanical checks on production equipment.

Employees receive access to comprehensive benefits and time-off programs that support their well-being and work-life balance. Eligibility for medical, dental, and vision benefits begins on the first day of the month following the date of hire, complemented by short-term and long-term disability coverage. Health savings and flexible spending account options provide additional financial flexibility for healthcare expenses. Team members are also eligible for paid time off, including at least one week of PTO during the first year, offering opportunities to rest and recharge.

This role is based in a food and beverage production facility where hummus and salsa are made in refrigerated areas, resulting in a consistently cold work environment. Team members fully suit up in appropriate personal protective equipment, including…