Operator - Mixer, Helper

About the role

Responsible for mixing dough by batches by following established formulas using various Mixers.

Key Accountabilities And Outcomes

• Operates mixers, liquid meters, flour scales.
• Adjusts formulas according to conditions.
• Hand scales small ingredients.
• Loads by hand bulk materials.
• Controls temperature and consistency of the dough.
• Set-up and changes over equipment.
• Conduct pre-ops.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly, in compliance with GMP standards.
• Ability to work overtime has been and always will be an Essential Function of this position.
• Regular and consistent Attendance has been and always will be an Essential Function of this position.
• Follow all GMP’s, food safety, and quality policies.
• Ensures all GMP and all Food hygiene and Food safety standards are in compliance.
• Report all food safety incidents such as GMP violations, ingredient and product contamination, metal detector, screen, or magnet deficiencies, glass breakage, and pest harborage.
• Ensure compliance in the areas of food defense, food regulations, and product / process quality; provide adequate coaching as needed.
• Record accurate and legible results on documentation.
• Provide adequate housekeeping at all times.

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

• Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Special certification may be required for use of forklift and chemicals.
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to operate computer programs as needed.
• One year experience in a manufacturing/ industrial environment.
• Medium to high degree of judgment required.
• Basic math skills necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate degree of physical activity on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to lift 55 lbs.
• Repetitive standing, walking, bending, twisting, stooping, grasping, climbing, reaching, and moving about the facility.
• Hearing ability to meet manufacturing facility safety requirements; works in high noise area and wears the appropriate hearing protection.
• Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.
• Exposed to cold/heat/humidity.
• Able to work a multi-shift environment.