Mixer Technician

About the role

In this role, you will help sustain Mennel's tradition of excellence established in 1886 as well as support our food safety programs and mission to reliably deliver superior quality, uniformity, and service. Responsible for efficient delivery of dry mix from processing to packaging. This position will sustain the Mission and Motto and Food Safety and Quality Statement of the Mennel Milling Company.

Responsibilities

• Follow all food and personal safety rules and regulations in respect to GMP's, OSHA, HACCP, the Global Food Safety Initiative, the US FDA Food Safety Modernization Act as stated in the FS&Q Statement, and sanitation guidelines as set forth by the company as listed in Corporate Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and attend all required training sessions
• Maintain the department/facility in an everyday audit ready condition
• Prepare and supply premix or hand weighed ingredients for production compliance with company standards while using acceptable Good Manufacturing Practices
• Meet and or exceed processing standards as set by the company
• Work area includes building 1 processing, building 2 processing and print weigh
• Maintain and correctly document food safety paperwork
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and maintain the plant in an everyday audit ready state
• Report any unsafe conditions or actions to company supervision immediately
• Attend all training sessions as required
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required. Must be able to communicate and work with the processing lead person and other processing department employees in order to maximize productivity and minimize off grade product.

Skills

• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, procedures, and plans. Ability to write, complete checklists and other basic documentation and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information or data in one-on-one and small group situations to co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability: Must use solid judgment when making decisions. Must have ability to quickly recognize and plan for changing work duties and events.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to perform maintenance tasks, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to conditions typical of a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including moving equipment and machinery, dusty, hot/humid, and cold conditions
• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions, at heights, and in the presence of airborne particles
• Noise level usually requires hearing protection
• Work involves exposure to common wheat allergens

Schedule

Works shift as assigned and overtime as required. Employee will be assigned to a 12-hour shift which includes weekends and potential holiday work. 5am to 5pm.