Mixer Operator - 1st Shift

Benefits

• We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance plus voluntary benefits on day one of employment!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness reimbursement
• College tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Match up to 5%
• Vacation, holiday, bereavement, and jury duty pay

Mixer I is the entry-level mixer position. Employees in this role are responsible for learning mixing processes, equipment operation, product specifications, safety requirements, and documentation procedures while progressing through established qualification requirements.

Qualified mixer candidates must be able to perform a variety of jobs, tasks, or duties as required; and must be able to work their bid shift, overtime, and weekends as required.

The tasks required, but not limited to, are general housekeeping, rework, preparing packaging, package product, food manufacturing, and other duties as assigned by supervision. Following mix instructions and provide clear concise documentation of production work.

• Recipe construction/adjustment and understanding
• Knowledge of process flow and tracing flow and lines throughout the process.
• Understanding basic mix variations including salt content, moisture and color.
• Operate and tend machines to mix or blend any of a wide variety of food products such as edible oils, dressings, margarines, spreads, shortenings, cooking Sherries, vinegars, cooking wines, etc.
• Monitor and regulate gauges, recording instruments, flow meters, and thermometers to correctly adjust the addition of raw materials, mixing temperatures, mixing speeds, etc. to maintain product quality, and ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Operation of CIP skids in addition to breakdown and cleaning of line components.
• Knowledge of chemical handling procedures including PPE required.
• Perform a variety of jobs, tasks, or duties as required; and must be able to work their bid shift, overtime, and weekends as required.
• Fill out appropriate documentation regarding product movements, batch sheets, and ingredients addition
• Basic understanding of pumps, valves, and how to change filters.
• Successfully pass qualification test and must have the ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods of time, work in confined spaces, and work with heights.
• Successfully complete training and qualification requirements for assigned mixer systems.
• Demonstrate the ability to safely operate assigned equipment under the guidance of qualified personnel.
• Learn and apply product specifications, process controls, quality standards, and food safety requirements.
• Develop proficiency in equipment setup, operation, cleaning, and documentation procedures.

Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required.

Related

Experience:

Mixing machine operation, blending, food industry, or manufacturing experience preferred but not required.

Qualification Requirement: Must successfully complete designated training and qualification requirements for assigned mixer systems.

Equipment/Software

Skills:

Basic computer knowledge - data entry.

• Demonstrates willingness and ability to learn mixing operations and production processes.
• Successfully progresses through qualification requirements.
• Learns and follows safety, quality, and food safety procedures.
• Demonstrates reliability, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Accepts coaching and feedback to develop operational proficiency.

Physical: Must be able to walk throughout the plant, to include walking and climbing up/downstairs and ladders (portable, fixed). Must have ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Sensory: Must have the appropriate level of sensory acuity (visual, hearing, speaking, smell and touch) to be able to identify and react to normal, abnormal and alarm conditions (chemicals, temperature, etc.).

Mental/Reasoning: Must be able to logically and methodically work through and break down complex problems and processes to enable effective communication with all levels of the organization.

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in…