Mixer - 3rd Shift

Location: Saginaw, TX (onsite) – third shift, hourly

About the role

Blend dry, wet, and refrigerated ingredients to produce finished food products that meet formula specifications, taste, and appearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-shift preparation and sanitize all product-contact surfaces (piping, utensils, vessels).
• Record data on the mixer SIS form and follow batch sheets without deviation; document any approved adjustments on the batch-adjustment sheet.
• Make approved adjustments, monitor gauges, equipment, and temperatures; maintain records of batches, ingredients, and processing parameters.
• Provide product samples to Quality Control (QC) for testing and approval before packing.
• Read daily production schedule and process orders in established sequence.
• Complete all paperwork in a timely manner and submit to appropriate personnel; fill out work orders as needed.
• Maintain constant communication with spicers, QA, and machine operators.
• Ensure machine operators produce the correct number of cases for each order.
• Manage rework to follow proper rework instructions.
• Perform post-operation housekeeping, close out the shift, and hand off to sanitation or the next shift.
• Follow all food-safety policies, procedures, and regulatory criteria, including SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of experience in a food-manufacturing environment.
• General knowledge of how ingredients affect the overall product and thorough understanding of each ingredient’s role.
• Ability to read and communicate in English to interpret batch sheets, safety rules, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Reading and math skills to verify ingredient quantities and add ingredients accurately.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with coworkers, other departments, and managers.
• Capable of obtaining forklift certification and safely operating material-handling equipment.

Physical Demands

• Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Willingness to wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Exposure to vibrations, chemicals, fumes, food allergens (soy, dairy, etc.), extreme temperatures, confined spaces, and heights over 18 feet.

Schedule

• Typical shifts are 8–12 hours per day.
• Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may be required.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day for eligible employees.
• Profit sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria are met).
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Employee appreciation events and employee assistance programs.