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Mixer (I/II) — Manufacturing (Soft Chew)

The Mixer role is a specialized production position responsible for the accurate staging, preparation, and mixing of materials to support a safe, efficient manufacturing process. This position is essential to meeting production goals and product quality standards and requires reliable, consistent, and predictable attendance. Mixers follow exact batch/formulation specifications, maintain a clean work area, and support quality and safety expectations throughout the operation.

Mixer I:

• Stage ingredients (powders and liquids) in preparation for mixing
• Sift and mix materials according to batch, formulation, and compounding sheet instructions
• Identify raw material names and quantities and assist in the weighing process
• Verify materials match batch sheet requirements, including names and part numbers
• Support Mixer II in production processes within the Soft Chew department
• Monitor totes and hoppers to prevent overfilling and maintain safe operation
• Clean and sanitize machinery, room cells, and equipment (e.g., buckets, totes)
• Assist in other production rooms as needed

Mixer II:

• Perform all responsibilities of Mixer I
• Program machines for mixing sequences and operate mixing equipment within the Soft Chew department
• Monitor and evaluate product quality consistently during processing
• Maintain and manage all required process paperwork, demonstrating full understanding of documentation requirements
• Recognize product characteristics such as appearance and texture through hands-on experience
• Train and guide other Mixers, providing direction and support on processes and expectations

• Ability to average numbers to determine average weight
• Strong ability to multi-task and stay organized in a production environment
• Must be able to remain alert and focused throughout the shift
• Ability to become forklift certified and maintain certification
• Ability to follow directions precisely and adhere to compounding/batch instructions
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining quality and safety standards

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in a manufacturing environment producing food or nutritional supplements (preferred)
• Knowledge of quality assurance practices (preferred)

• Lift/retrieve items 0–50 lbs without assistance, 50–100 lbs with assistance, and 100+ lbs with mechanical assistance
• Push/pull up to 300 lbs with or without assistance
• Walk/stand/move for 4–7+ hours per day
• Frequent stair/step ladder use; work may occur at elevated stations
• Forklift operation requires use of foot pedals and mechanical hand levers
• Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, with focus adjustment (with or without eyewear)
• Repetitive upper-body motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders) for approximately 8 hours/day
• Additional movements may include bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, pushing/pulling, twisting, reaching, working in awkward positions, and climbing ladders

• Exposure to varying indoor/outdoor conditions, including extreme temperatures (heat/cold), dust, wind, and precipitation
• Use of natural ingredients and chemicals; some substances (undiluted, diluted, mixed, etc.) may cause injury/illness if not handled properly or if an individual has allergies
• Moderate to high noise levels due to machinery, forklifts, and equipment

• Mixer I to Mixer II progression with increased equipment responsibility (programming/operation), documentation ownership, and product-quality oversight
• Opportunity to build skills in quality practices, batch documentation, and equipment operation
• Ability to earn and maintain forklift certification, expanding production capability and value within the department