Production Mixer 2nd shift

Description

Assumes responsibility and accountability to produce BBF MA and private label granolas, mueslis, trail mixes, and cereals. Assumes responsibility and accountability for picking raw ingredients; for mixing or traying, and packaging of bulk products. Works in a team environment to communicate effectively, manage time, and coordinate activities to achieve maximum productivity as compared to standards.

Assumes responsibility and accountability for performing all duties accurately and efficiently while achieving established quality standards. Assumes responsibility and accountability for complying with Company and regulatory policies governing safety, hygiene, and the manufacturing of foods.

Preparation Selects appropriate raw ingredients from warehouse inventory utilizing Deacom pick sheets and recipes. Maintains organic integrity and ensures accurate recording of lot numbers where necessary. Calibrates and/or tests to verify proper operation of all essential equipment such as scales and metal detectors. Under the direction of the Shift Supervisor, organizes kitchen to ensure the efficient flow of raw materials through the production process. Accurately completes all required paperwork in a timely manner. Labels and dates boxes to accurately reflect product, weight, and expiration dates. 

Manufacturing Manufactures, mixes, and bulk packs the scheduled granolas, mueslis, trail mixes, and cereals, following written or stated procedures using the weekly Production Plan to guide decisions and ensure on-time delivery. Accurately and efficiently follows all SOPs to ensure the quality production of all products. Maintains a clean and orderly state of both the kitchen and the warehouse as effected by job responsibilities. Meets or exceeds efficiency standards by adjusting work style and effort.

Function

Sanitation Cleans the production facility according to the Master Sanitation schedule and guiding SOPs. Performs sanitation with use of power washers and other sanitation equipment as directed by their shift supervisor who will act as their sanitation supervisor. Individual personal protective equipment will be provided for use by BBF MA while performing sanitation.

General Responds promptly to spills to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen and warehouse. Under the direction of the Supervisor, performs all established housekeeping activities at end of shift. Submits questions, concerns, or suggestions about the safety of the work environment or quality of the product. Completes quality reports for defects and assures timely communication of these issues to Supervisor.

S 5% Performs off-line secondary packaging as required. Assists with other operations tasks as dictated by schedule needs.

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Experience Requirements:

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED required. Must be able to use a calculator and be proficient in basic math functions such as addition, multiplication, division, and calculating percentages. Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions in English. Must have ability to manage time and work independently. Must be able to pay attention to detail, follow procedures, and solve problems.

Must be reliable and have the flexibility to work every third weekend on a sanitation crew, occasionally mandatory overtime during peak production, or unscheduled shifts as needed to meet production is required.

Physical Demands/Conditions Requirements:

Including but not limited to the following: Environment:

 Production, warehouse, and office areas, movement throughout the facility. Physical Demands: Must be able to lift 50-pound bags to shoulder height and carry them continuously over the course of an eight-hour shift. 90% of the scheduled work time is spent standing. Walking, stooping, lifting, sitting, standing, reaching, repetitive movements, kneeling, and crouching as needed to perform the job. Equipment Used: Including but not limited to the following: mixers, vertical cutting mixer, conveyor augers, rotary oven, twist-tie machine, carton erector, pallet movers, digital scales, and metal detectors.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skill and ability. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitude to perform each duty proficiently. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.