Job Description
Title: Mixer Operator
Location: Manteno, Illinois
Location: Manteno, Illinois
Hire Type: Contract to hire
Shift: 2nd Shift
Compensation: $18.00–$22.75 per hour
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Must have Skill Set: Ingredient weighing and measuring, basic math, ability to follow recipes and written instructions, attention to detail, and food safety/GMP compliance. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
Shift: 2nd Shift
Compensation: $18.00–$22.75 per hour
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Must have Skill Set: Ingredient weighing and measuring, basic math, ability to follow recipes and written instructions, attention to detail, and food safety/GMP compliance. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
Overview:
The Mixer Operator prepares and mixes dough batches according to established recipes and production schedules. This role works alongside the Master Mixer and production team to maintain consistent dough quality, ensure accurate ingredient measurements, and support efficient production flow. Responsibilities include operating mixing equipment, performing quality checks, completing batch documentation, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
The Mixer Operator prepares and mixes dough batches according to established recipes and production schedules. This role works alongside the Master Mixer and production team to maintain consistent dough quality, ensure accurate ingredient measurements, and support efficient production flow. Responsibilities include operating mixing equipment, performing quality checks, completing batch documentation, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Job Duties:
- Weigh, measure, verify, and stage ingredients according to recipe specifications.
- Operate industrial mixers and related equipment safely.
- Monitor dough consistency, temperature, and quality throughout the mixing process.
- Assist with adjustments and discharge completed dough batches as directed.
- Complete batch sheets, mixer logs, and ingredient tracking documentation.
- Follow food safety, GMP, sanitation, and PPE requirements.
- Maintain a clean work area and assist with equipment cleaning.
- Communicate issues with ingredients, dough quality, or equipment to the Master Mixer or Supervisor.
- Coordinate with team members to maintain efficient production flow.
Qualifications:
- Ability to read and follow recipes, formulas, and written instructions accurately.
- Basic math skills, including weighing, measuring, and unit conversions.
- Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand or walk for extended periods.
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with variable temperatures and loud machinery.
- Ability to follow safety procedures and wear required PPE.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Manteno, IL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $18–$22.75 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
About Company
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
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