Mixer 1st shift
Rock Island, IL - USA
Job Summary
As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL ICEE and Dippin Dots along with other key brands like LUIGIS Real Italian Ice The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes cookies and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to Fun Served Here.
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Production Supervisor the Mixer is responsible for producing quality batches of dough for various product lines. The Mixer will ensure that batches are produced timely in order to ensure no interuption or loss of production. The role will operate the mixer unit while adhering to a specified formula.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Determines appropriate consistency of dough and batter textures. Routinely lifts 50 lb. ingredient bags to a height of four feet off the floor. Pushes troughs of dough throughout the shift to respective locations. Operates all mixers and supporting equipment in the processing area as instructed. Extracts the dough from the mixers following the approved method. Follows R&D formulas communicating the amount of the ingredient and mixing speeds. Communicates consistently with other employees and supervisors. Reports any discrepancies from the accepted/normal operating procedure or mechanical difficulties to the appropriate party. Maintains accurate and legible records of ingredients being used throughout the shift. Maintains a neat and organized work area at all times. Works in other jobs as assigned by Supervisor when required. Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
COMPETENCIES: To perform this job successfully the Mixer must be self-motivated able to problem solve detail-oriented and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Able to read and write English to ensure compliance with formulas. Able to write legibly. Able to perform basic math. Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task prioritize and adapt well to change.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school grad or GED preferred but not required.
US Hourly Pay Range
$16 - $16 USD
Disclaimer:This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
EEO Statement:J&J Snack Foods an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race color age national origin ethnicity alienage religion or creed gender gender identity pregnancy marital status sexual orientation citizenship genetic disposition or characteristics disability or veterans status sex offenses prior record of arrest or conviction genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic status as a victim or witness of domestic violence sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.
About Company
Dippin' Dots is the product of a scientist with a sweet tooth. Experimenting with cryogenics in 1988, microbiologist and entrepreneur Curt Jones used liquid nitrogen to flash-freeze ice cream into tiny beads and named his creations Dippin' Dots. Today the company has a chain of more t ... View more