Mixer

Essential Job Duties

• Operate equipment, such as pumps and conveyors, to move materials or ingredients through production process.
• Read work orders to determine production specifications and information.
• Examine materials, ingredients, or products visually or with hands, in order to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Add or mix ingredients according to formula for processing, using hand tools or other devices: weigh or measure ingredients to ensure conformance to product specifications, dump or pour specified amounts of material into machinery and equipment.
• Start machines to mix or blend ingredients; then allow them to mix for specified times. Stop mixing or blending machines when specified product qualities are obtained.
• Collect samples of materials or products for testing to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Record operational and production data on specified forms. Open valves to drain batch from mixers into storage tanks. Unload mixtures into containers or onto conveyors for further processing.
• Observe production and monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Clean and maintain equipment.
• Dislodge and clear jammed materials or other items from machinery and equipment, using hand tools.
• Transfer materials, supplies, and products between work areas, using moving equipment and hand tools.
• Follow and adhere to processing SOPs and GMPs.
• Attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 50 pounds, walk, stand, bend, lift, carry, reach, climb, and twist throughout shift.
• Perform basic math skills with accuracy.
• Able to work within time constraints and quickly adapt to changing priorities according to business needs.
• Able to read, write, speak and comprehend English. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Able to perform various physical activities such as heavy lifting, pulling, and pushing up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work in damp refrigerated environment 38-42 degrees.
• Able to work in an environment with moving mechanical parts and loud noise.
• Able to twist, bend, climb ladder, reach.
• Work in an environment with variable air temperatures, high locations, vibration.
• Able to stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods of time.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Work and communicate in an environment with moving mechanical parts and loud noise.
• Work in an environment with variable air temperatures, high locations, vibration.
• Able to stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods of time.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Work and communicate in an environment with moving mechanical parts and loud noise.
• Work in an environment with variable air temperatures, high locations, vibration.