Production Team Member III/Mixer- 1st Shift (6am-2:30pm)- $26.47 +* per hour - Williams Foods

C.H. Guenther · Lenexa, KS · 1 wk ago

Art & CreativeFull-time

Efficiently and safely blend quality ingredients in mixing blender machines. Must be flexible for overtime and weekend work.

Manually discharge product from blenders into different storage containers.
Meet certified training time frames.
Assist other blending operators with product changeovers and loading of blender.
Weigh containers and adjust quantity.
Verify process order to actual Bill of Material for accuracy.
Record information such as weight, time and date packaged, and check code dates on first case checks.
Examine work orders for special instructions, proper packaging components, and blending recipe.
Keep Blending lead person and/or Blending Team Leader informed of problems, potential issues, and status of work in progress.
Keep work area sanitary and orderly and/or wet clean within sanitary quality assurance specifications.
Follow appropriate safety procedures and rules at all times.
Perform end of line duties:
- Inspect filled containers to ensure product is packaged according to specifications and is properly coded and labeled.
- Replenish blending supplies such as slip sheet, broom covers, blending processing paperwork, etc.
- Perform needed metal detector verifications and scale logs.
Report unsafe conditions and work-related accidents to Team Leader, Manufacturing Manager, or Safety Manager immediately.
Coordinate downtime duties with Lead and/or Team Leader.
Be at work station when “start” buzzer sounds.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

High school diploma or GED.
One year of related experience preferred.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
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.
Reasoning ability:
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to effectively train others.
Must be able to read work documents in English.
Strong focus on safety.
Good understanding of plant quality requirements.
Good working knowledge of GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices).
Good attendance and work history.
Strong team mentality.

Work involves daily and frequent exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, odors, darkness and/or poor lighting, noise, and vibration.
Seasonal exposure to weather elements, including extreme temperatures, wetness, and humidity.
Daily exposure to physical risks and hazards, such as working around mechanical equipment, mechanical hazards, forklifts, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, fire and explosives hazards, and communicable diseases.
Position requires:
- Ability to stand, walk around office, warehouse, and plant.
- Lifting and carrying packages up to 50 pounds.
- Utilizing fine dexterity.
- Reaching, kneeling, crawling, and twisting on a daily basis.
- Ability to see, hear, and communicate with associates and others using professional etiquette.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as bump caps, safety glasses, goggles, gloves, ear plugs, lockout devices, fall protection, and others as defined by the company will be provided.
Work involves frequent exposure to:
- Time pressures and frequent change of tasks.
- Performing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Tedious and exacting work.
- Irregular work schedule and/or overtime.
- Noisy and/or distracting environment.
- Working closely with others as part of a team.
- On rare occasions, emergency situations.

Additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for hours worked between 6pm-6am.

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