Mixer (2nd Shift)

About the role

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”. POSITION SUMMARY: Accurate and safe preparation of dough.

Responsibilities

• Prepares dough for use on production line as directed by line lead or shift supervisor.
• Follow Usage Sheets and verify that correct ingredients are used.
• Prepares coating for use on production line as directed by line lead or shift supervisor.
• Keeps complete, accurate, and timely records of ingredient usage and other records as required.
• Keeps an adequate supply of necessary ingredients on hand.
• Checks to see that the doughmaking equipment is being properly maintained to perform a continuous safe operation.
• Cuts sections from mother dough and deposits into feed hopper.
• Rolls empty dough table to mixer to receive new batch of dough.
• Maintain work area to meet plant sanitation and safety standards.
• Inspects all ingredients used in dough preparation for packaging quality and foreign materials.
• Reports to shift supervisor or line lead any deficiencies which could affect the finished product quality.
• Performs all other related work as assigned.

Qualifications

• Self‑motivated
• Able to problem solve
• Detail‑oriented
• Able to stay on task

Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must be able to work with limited supervision.
• Be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must understand the operations from mixing to recognize problems that can occur and take quick corrective action.
• Must be knowledgeable in GMPs’, HACCP, SOP’s, sanitation practices, & Product Trace & Recovery pertaining to the food industry.

Requirements

Education and Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Travel Requirements: None

Physical Activities Checklist:

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like. O
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces. O
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods. O
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from