What are the responsibilities and job description for the Batch Mixer position at Actalent?
Job Description
In the bakery department, the batch mixer is primarily responsible for operating mixing machines, filling machines, and baggers. The role requires collaboration within teams of 3-4 to ensure smooth operations across various machines, including mixers, fillers, and grinding machines. The batch mixer plays a crucial role in the production of doughy products by managing the entire process from raw material mixing to final packaging.
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor mixing machines, fillers, and baggers.
- Switch between operating a mixer, filler, and grinding machine.
- Scoop cauliflower into a grinding machine to produce fine material for dough production.
- Change and monitor speed, temperature, smart scale weights, and vibration for bagger operations.
- Read and interpret batch tickets to make dough.
- Weigh ingredients and add specific amounts of raw materials and starches to each batch.
- Operate a tumbler to mix materials with specific starches, flour, and egg.
- Monitor the process as the batch moves through the mixer, filler, cutting machine, oven, and blast freezer.
- Set up and monitor equipment on the line, including mixing machines, fillers, ovens, pressers, baggers, and cartoners.
- Ensure visual and quality inspections are conducted.
- Perform tasks such as changing out rolls, wiping down machinery, making adjustments, and clearing jams.
- Maintain GMP standards throughout the production process.
Qualifications
- 1-3 years of experience in mixing, blending, or compounding in the food industry.
- Experience working in food manufacturing
- GMP experience.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.95/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Manteno,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $21 - $23