Mixer Operator - 2nd Shift

About the role

Headquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture formed in October 2008 between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company. Stratas Foods is built on the combined strengths and expertise of these two parent companies, with over 200 years of combined experience. The company provides value‑added, branded, and custom formulated fats and oils solutions to the Food Service, Food Ingredient, and Retail sectors, and aims to be the most valued supplier of fats, oils, dressings, mayonnaise, and salad dressings to the private‑label retail bottled oils market in the United States. Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are in Memphis, TN. Stratas Foods is committed to a progressive workplace that utilizes the ideas, skills, and talents of all employees. The Mixer I position is the entry‑level mixer role, responsible for learning mixing processes, equipment operation, product specifications, safety requirements, and documentation procedures while progressing through established qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Recipe construction/adjustment and understanding
• Knowledge of process flow and tracing flow and lines throughout the process
• Understanding basic mix variations including salt content, moisture, and color
• Operate and tend machines to mix or blend a wide variety of food products such as edible oils, dressings, margarines, spreads, shortenings, cooking Sherries, vinegars, cooking wines, etc.
• Monitor and regulate gauges, recording instruments, flow meters, and thermometers to correctly adjust the addition of raw materials, mixing temperatures, mixing speeds, etc. to maintain product quality and ensure safe and efficient operation
• Operation of CIP skids in addition to breakdown and cleaning of line components
• Knowledge of chemical handling procedures including required PPE
• Perform a variety of jobs, tasks, or duties as required; must be able to work bid shift, overtime, and weekends as required
• Fill out appropriate documentation regarding product movements, batch sheets, and ingredients addition
• Basic understanding of pumps, valves, and how to change filters
• Successfully pass qualification test and must have the ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, and work with heights
• Successfully complete training and qualification requirements for assigned mixer systems
• Demonstrate the ability to safely operate assigned equipment under the guidance of qualified personnel
• Learn and apply product specifications, process controls, quality standards, and food safety requirements
• Develop proficiency in equipment setup, operation, cleaning, and documentation procedures

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required
• Related Experience: Mixing machine operation, blending, food industry, or manufacturing experience preferred but not required
• Qualification Requirement: Must successfully complete designated training and qualification requirements for assigned mixer systems

Skills

• Equipment/Software Skills: Basic computer knowledge – data entry
• Competencies:
  • Demonstrates willingness and ability to learn mixing operations and production processes
  • Successfully progresses through qualification requirements
  • Learns and follows safety, quality, and food safety procedures
  • Demonstrates reliability, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous learning
  • Accepts coaching and feedback to develop operational proficiency

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision