Overview

Combines liquid and granular ingredients according to formulas for producing sauces and dressings. Operates mixing equipment, pumps and valves as required to efficiently and accurately maintain a required production schedule.

Responsibilities

• Combines ingredients in proper sequence, weights and proportions as specified by product formulas.
• Fills mixer by lifting or pumping ingredients.
• Reads scales and performs arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
• Provides product samples to lab according to defined requirements.
• Rolls or pushes ingredient drums to pump into mixer.
• Operates mixing equipment, pumps and valves to add ingredients in correct amounts.
• Cleans and rinses equipment according to specified procedures.
• Completes all required daily documentation and reporting for equipment, supplies, and products.
• Maintains company standards for cleanliness, food safety and productivity in the processing area.
• Provides support for the processing supervisor in maintaining continuous production.
• Assists other positions when needed.
• Works cooperatively with other members of the processing area.
• Ensures compliance to quality, food safety, 5S, OSHA and HACCP support programs; assures conformity to all company, customer and government standards by all in work area.
• Perform all other duties as required, assigned or directed by Supervisor

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and math skills are required.
• Prior experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must have visual, auditory, physical and mental ability to operate equipment safely.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a team.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to read and comprehend instruction sheets.
• Passing score on a written test required.

Working Conditions/Environment

Works in a manufacturing environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, read, sit, stand, walk, climb, crouch, lift, reach, grasp and bend while moving about the facility. Must be able to lift up to 65 pounds up to 25 feet at various frequencies and or intervals. Must be able to maneuver 500 pound drums manually and 2000 pound skids with a hand jack. Must be able to stand for an 8 – 10 hour shift (sometimes longer) with regular breaks while performing repetitive tasks. May be required to work overtime and/or weekends as needed. The employee may be exposed to non-ambient temperatures, odors, dust, oil, slippery floors, moving parts/equipment. The noise level is loud in the plant. Ear protection, eye/face protection, hair/beard nets, steel-toed/slip-resistant shoes, and gloves are required as necessary in accordance with company GMP and safety standards.