Machine Operator I - Mixing - 3rd Shift

Job Summary

The Dough Mixer is responsible for operating mixing machines, identifying product quality, performing housekeeping, and adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).

Essential Functions

• Place raw ingredients into a mixer according to a formula and instructions.
• Operate mixing machine controls to mix ingredients.
• Place final product into troughs.
• Perform required housekeeping to keep work areas clean such as scraping, sweeping, and mopping floors.
• Record ingredient usage and logs in accurate log numbers.
• Place product or scrap into designated color-coded containers.
• Visually identify quality or bad product before and after it is mixed.
• Remove unacceptable product.
• Accurately use measuring equipment to weigh and measure ingredients.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) at all times.
• Verbally communicate instructions, problems, etc. to co-workers, supervisors, and employees from all departments.
• Clean inside and outside of mixer and utensils per established procedures.
• Check schedule to see which dough is scheduled to run.
• Select the correct mix sheet for the scheduled dough.
• Select the correct ingredients for the scheduled dough and visually check for defects.
• Accurately weigh the dough ingredients.
• Check accuracy of scales, meters, and thermometers.
• Record all lot numbers before mixing dough; ensure that all lot numbers are on mix sheet at end of shift.
• Record dough times, temperatures, ingredient usage, and trough number.
• Maintain correct dough or filling temperature.
• Communicate all mix sheet changes to the next shift, per supervisor’s instructions.
• Contact supervisor immediately if dough or filling is not consistent with previous batches.
• Responsible for location of thermometer, scraper, and measuring cup at all times.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and at times independently.
• Meet company attendance standards of start and end time for work as scheduled.
• Comply with all safety, health, and environmental regulations as prescribed by law and company policies.
• Comply with company rules, regulations, and policies.
• May perform other functions as assigned.

Physical And Mental Requirements

• Remove dough or filling from mixers with hoe.
• Reach with hands/arms throughout shift.
• Ability to use hands and fingers.
• Ability to see, hear, and talk.
• Lift/carry up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to work in light to moderate noise levels; hearing protection may be required.
• Able to walk up to 400 yards to work areas.
• Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions and problems.
• Physical and mental ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Able to stand eight hours per shift.
• Push/pull items up to 2600 lbs. with assistance.
• May crawl under equipment to reach work area.
• Perform general housekeeping, including sweeping, mopping, etc.
• May climb steps to and from work and break areas.
• Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity for repetitive tasks.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment in close proximity to others.
• Able to distinguish colors.
• Ability to work in a variety of temperatures and weather conditions.
• Repetitive bending, stooping, and twisting throughout shift.
• Able to work in wet, humid areas.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and schedule forms.
• Ability to work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines as necessary.
• May work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and vibration.
• May be required to work in high precarious places and/or in outside weather conditions.
• Receptive to new ideas, concepts, and procedures.
• Receptive and responsive to constructive criticism.

Experience And Skills

• Prefer high school graduate or GED.
• Good eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and at times independently.
• Ability to measure and read scales and thermometers; understands units of measurement.
• Ability to read and follow detailed instructions.

Benefits

• Competitive wage.
• Wide array of benefits including: health/dental/vision insurance, flex spending accounts, short & long-term disability, paid holidays and vacation, bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.).