Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

A multi-skilled position responsible for the pre-weigh and quality control of all the Salad Dressing Mix ingredients, equipment and processing systems required in the process of making salad dressing. This person should be production oriented, trained in food safety defense, have good leadership skills, and willing to work closely with other Salad Dressing Team members. Weigh all ingredients accurately. Mix batches of raw materials following the batch record. Operate all Salad Dressing mixing and milling systems accurately.

SCOPE OF JOB FUNCTION:

• Start-up and shutdown of Salad Dressing Pre-Weigh equipment following Safety, Quality, and Production guidelines.
• Set up materials and equipment to be used in daily mixing 
• Perform cleaning and sanitation following all guidelines
• Assist Batch Mixer Assistant as needed
• Pre-weigh batches according to recipes. Double check for accuracy 
• Monitor materials in use to ensure productivity and quality requirements are maintained
• Maintain materials as needed to ensure safe and productive work area 
• Relieve and fill-in for the Batch Mixer Assistant as needed 
• If asked, take samples to the Lab so they can perform quality checks such as, Total Salts, PH (CCP #1), temperature, viscosity, taste and Acidity testing.
• Keep accurate production and quality records
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the Salad Dressing mixing area
• Participate as an active member of the Production Team
• Participate in Quality and Productivity improvement efforts
• Follow all written and verbal Salad Dressing mixing production instructions and priorities
• Document duties as scheduled in the computer-based system
• Monitor and turn in all production and quality sheets for the shift
• Inform Production Manager of all production, quality, safety, or personnel issues
• Follow all written and verbal production instructions and priorities
• Assist in finding coverage for shift to fill in for absences and vacations
• A good working and communication relationship with co-workers, warehouse personnel, the Production Supervisor and Manager 
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent work experience
• Effective verbal, listening, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work well with other departments in the company
• Ability to work off shifts, weekends, and holidays if required
• Self- directed
• Good attendance
• Knowledge of manufacturing environment and practices