Mixer Operator

About the role

What you’ll be doing.

Responsibilities

• Operate, fill, empty, and maintain blenders, shredders, cheese grinders, hoists, weigh scales, and related machinery, ensuring proper sanitation and equipment functionality.
• Record, verify, and accept raw materials, complete operator checklists, verify batch routing, and comply with all documentation requirements.
• Understand and apply product-specific formulas, monitor adherence, and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety guidelines.
• Coach, train, and direct mix room and sanitation personnel, build a teamwork-focused environment, and maximize productivity and morale.
• Promptly communicate mechanical issues, assist with downtime coordination, and fulfill all other tasks as assigned by the Production Supervisor.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of machine operating experience working in manufacturing required, experience working in food manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Maintains a continuous learning mindset and adapts quickly to new equipment, processes, and roles.
• Demonstrates strong technical ability with a digital-first approach, embracing new technologies and accurately entering data.
• Communicates clearly with all levels of the organization, follows instructions (written/oral/diagram form), and completes necessary documentation independently in English.
• Pays close attention to detail, prioritizing product quality, safety, and accurate record-keeping.
• Physically capable of meeting job requirements and consistently brings a positive, team-focused attitude to work.
• Demonstrates adaptability, technical proficiency, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills while working independently or collaboratively to ensure effective and logical decision-making in diverse situations.
• Demonstrates the physical capability to bend frequently and lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), alongside proficiency in safely operating Powered Industrial Vehicles to support workplace operations.

Benefits Of The Role

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Insurance day ONE of employment.
• 401k match up to 6%.
• PTO, company holidays, wellness days.
• Maternity/paternity leave.
• Set schedule/overtime allowances.
• Pay for skills program/education reimbursement.

Compensation Package

Starting at $29.30 USD hourly + bonus eligibility + hourly pay differential for applicable shifts.

Additional Information

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.