Mixer

SUMMARY

The Mixer is responsible for accurately scaling out ingredients according to product recipe specifications. The ingredients are then mixed to set parameters of time and temperatures.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in Food Service and/or Manufacturing environment strongly desired 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to read/write/speak English.
• Must have good hand eye coordination.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced assembly line that involves repetitive movement.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and apply commonsense understanding to oral instructions as communicated by a Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.
• Safety:

1. Operate equipment in a safe manner at all times.

• Follow lock out/tag out procedures.
• Make sure all safety guards are in place.
• Make sure all safety limit switches are operational.
• Report all safety hazards to Leads or Supervisors.

1. Use all required PPE (Proper Protective Equipment).
2. Maintain awareness of surroundings to ensure safety of others and product.

• GMP’S and HACCP:

1. Follow GMP’s at all times.  (Wear hairnets, clean uniform, etc.)
2. Wear gloves at all times while handling product.
3. Clean and peel ingredient bags as needed.

• Sanitation:

1. Maintain a clean work area at all times.
2. Follow all clean up procedures during a shutdown period including cleaning scales at end of shift.

• Required Training:

1. Guidelines to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
2. Food Safety
3. Food Defense
4. SQF
5. Monthly Safety Training.
6. Process Control.
7. Chemical Control.
8. Food Allergen Safety Program Procedure.
9. Product Safety Incident.
10. Foreign Material & Control of Physical Contaminants.
11. Formulation Sheet Usage, Mixing and Recording Procedures.
12. Press Training.
13. Rework Procedure.
14. Tempering Procedures.
15. Bakery Returns SOP.
16. Mixing Ingredient Handling Procedures.
17. Ingredient Temperature Guide.
18. Additional training needed as identified by Management.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the safety and legality of food.

• Perform the duties of all mixing positions
• Understand production flow through the bakery
• Understands the formulation sheets and how to properly use them
• Understand Bostwick Viscosity procedures.
• Maintain a positive, motivated, and professional attitude at all times
• Participation in all required meetings and programs
• Assist in all required activities to start up and shut down a line as necessary
• Assist with coverage in the absence of another Mixer
• Work additional hours or beyond standard schedule with little or no notice
• Performs other duties assigned as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Determining timeframe: Never = 0 hours daily; Occasionally = 3 hours daily; Frequently = 3-6 hours daily; Constantly > 6 hours daily 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Be able to stand for at least an eight to twelve (8-12) hour period.

• Be able to lift, carry, handle and grasp at least 35 lbs (Constantly)
• Be able to lift, carry, handle and grasp at least 50 lbs (Occasionally)
• Be able to push and pull a wheeled pallet jack or rack to move items weighing up to 400 lbs.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist up to 50 lbs (Occasionally)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high and will include, but not be limited to, production machinery, computers, printers, telephones, and normal communication.  Hearing protection will be required for all in plant activities.
• Associates working certain line positions are required to adhere to the rotation schedule and move from position to position performing different task on a regular basis.
• Must be willing to work under various temperatures ranging from typical 45 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Father’s Table is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation/gender identity, place of national origin and other categories protected by law are not factors in employment, promotion, compensation or working conditions.