Mixer Operator 3rd Shift 11pm-730am

This position is scheduled for 3rd shift working from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. 

Training may be completed on either 1st or 2nd shift based on the selected candidates preference. The successful candidate will also be required to attend new hire orientation during the first three days of employment on 1st shift.

Must be available to work overtime during the week and on weekends as needed.

Mixer I is the entry-level mixer position. Employees in this role are responsible for learning mixing processes equipment operation product specifications safety requirements and documentation procedures while progressing through established qualification requirements. 

Qualified mixer candidates must be able to perform a variety of jobs tasks or duties as required; and must be able to work their bid shift overtime and weekends as required. 

The tasks required but not limited to are general housekeeping rework preparing packaging package product food manufacturing and other duties as assigned by supervision. Following mix instructions and provide clear concise documentation of production work. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

1. Recipe construction/adjustment and understanding 
2. Knowledge of process flow and tracing flow and lines throughout the process. 
3. Understanding basic mix variations including salt content moisture and color. 
4. Operate and tend machines to mix or blend any of a wide variety of food products such as edible oils dressings margarines spreads shortenings cooking Sherries vinegars cooking wines etc. 
5. Monitor and regulate gauges recording instruments flow meters and thermometers to correctly adjust the addition of raw materials mixing temperatures mixing speeds etc. to maintain product quality and ensure safe and efficient operation. 
6. Operation of CIP skids in addition to breakdown and cleaning of line components. 
7. Knowledge of chemical handling procedures including PPE required. 
8. Perform a variety of jobs tasks or duties as required; and must be able to work their bid shift overtime and weekends as required. 
9. Fill out appropriate documentation regarding product movements batch sheets and ingredients addition 
10. Basic understanding of pumps valves and how to change filters. 
11. Successfully pass qualification test and must have the ability to lift 50 pounds climb stairs lift bend kneel stand for long periods of time work in confined spaces and work with heights. 
12. Successfully complete training and qualification requirements for assigned mixer systems. 
13. Demonstrate the ability to safely operate assigned equipment under the guidance of qualified personnel. 
14. Learn and apply product specifications process controls quality standards and food safety requirements. 
15. Develop proficiency in equipment setup operation cleaning and documentation procedures. 

Qualifications :

Education:Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required. 

Related Experience: Mixing machine operation blending food industry or manufacturing experience preferred but not required.  

Qualification Requirement: Must successfully complete designated training and qualification requirements for assigned mixer systems. 

Equipment/Software Skills: Basic computer knowledge - data entry 

Competencies 

• Demonstrates willingness and ability to learn mixing operations and production processes. 
• Successfully progresses through qualification requirements. 
• Learns and follows safety quality and food safety procedures. 
• Demonstrates reliability attention to detail and a commitment to continuous learning. 
• Accepts coaching and feedback to develop operational proficiency. 

Additional Information :

Physical: Must be able to walk throughout the plant to include walking and climbing up/downstairs and ladders (portable fixed).  Must have be ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally is required. 

Sensory: Must have the appropriate level of sensory acuity (visual hearing speaking smell and touch) to be able to identify and react to normal abnormal and alarm conditions (chemicals temperature etc.) 

Mental/Reasoning: Must be able to logically and methodically work through and break down complex problems and processes to enable effective communication with all levels of the organization.

Benefits: Medical Dental Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law including but not limited to on the basis of race or color religion gender age genetic information national origin/ancestry mental or physical disability family status/marital status military/veteran status and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the Employers legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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