Production Mixer - Food Manufacturing Plant (2nd Shift)

About the role

The Production Mixer position is available at Dessert Holdings' Aurora, CO facility. This role operates on both the Day Shift and Night Shift.

Responsibilities

• Accumulate all pre-approved ingredients from production bins.
• Clearly and accurately document the material used on each mix with total for the shift.
• Accurately document on batch tickets the lot codes, batch tickets and waste logs.
• Ensure all materials being used on the floor are stored properly per formula and build sheets.
• Maintain temperature of the materials used as required.
• Ensure all mixing bowls and carts are free from excess material and properly scrapped out between mixes.
• Ensure housekeeping within their mixing area and ensure the proper disposal in approved containers of the mixing material that falls to the floor.
• Ensure all mixes are free of any foreign objects.
• Report any unsanitary conditions of the equipment prior to use.
• Maintain sanitary and clean conditions throughout the shift including cleanliness of all utensils, working tables and work floor.
• Return all utensils checked out daily back at the end of the shift.
• Follow safe lifting and carrying procedures and request assistance when needed.
• Identify and report any defective equipment within their area.
• Escalate issues that result in overuse of material in the formula and build sheets.
• Ensure all materials are covered when not in use and stored to prevent any contamination.
• Follow safety procedures with turning on mixer equipment and utilize blending equipment in a safe and approved manner at all times.
• Report any quality problems with the ingredients or finished mix that does not meet standards to the Supervisor or Production Manager and Quality Technician.
• Understand the company's food allergen program and ensure all products in the mixing area are stored properly.
• Follow the approved formula at all times unless written approval from R&D department. Do not make changes to the formula without authorization from R&D department.
• Comply with all Steven Charles product quality standards, policies, and procedures.
• Participate and be an active contributing member to the Steven Charles Operations team.
• Understand the management of Quality Systems and be familiar with SQF, HACCP, and GMP practices which help ensure the safety within the workplace and the production of a safe and quality product(s).

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a Food Manufacturing environment; bakery experience preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to communicate in English and write correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to leads, supervisors and R&D.
• Flexibility to work various hours and shifts.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills

• Mathematical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Physical stamina.
• Teamwork.

Benefits

• Health benefits including a choice of comprehensive medical plans, dental plan, vision plan.
• 401(k) plan sponsored by Steven Charles with company match.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and wellness/sick, bereavement leave, and others income replacement plans for eligible employees.

Pay

$19.45 per hour.

Schedule

3:00 PM - 3:00 AM (2nd Shift)