Mixer Operator - 3rd Shift

• Full-time

Headquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture formed in October 2008 between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company. Stratas Foods is built on the combined strengths and expertise of these two great parent companies, laid down over the course of over 200 years of combined experience. Stratas will continue to build on this foundation of excellence by providing value added, branded and custom formulated fats and oils solutions to the Food Service, Food Ingredient and Retail sectors.

At Stratas Foods we are committed to being the most valued supplier of fats, oils, dressings, mayonnaise and salad dressings to the private label retail bottled oils market in the United States.

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX;
Decatur and Quincy,IL;
Englewood, NJ;
Hillside, NJ;
Fresno, CA;
Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN.We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foodsa great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

This position is scheduled for 3rd shift, working from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Training may be completed on either 1st or 2nd shift based on the selected candidate's preference. The successful candidate will also be required to attend new hire orientation during the first three days of employment on 1st shift.

Must be available to work overtime during the week and on weekends, as needed.

Mixer I is the entry-level mixer position. Employees in this roleare 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 andtendmachines 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. tomaintainproduct 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 PPErequired.
• 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 documentationregardingproduct 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 forlong periodsof time, work in confined spaces, and work with heights.
• Successfully complete training and qualification requirements for assigned mixer systems.
• Demonstrate the ability to safelyoperateassigned equipment under the guidance of qualified…