Position Summary – A Day in the Life
The Mixer Operator assembles ingredients, portions, weighs, and formulates according to customer specifications. This position operates a computer-controlled mixing system producing dough products. Daily tasks include recording of ingredient lot numbers, weighing and combining product ingredients using a scale, physically putting ingredients into a 1,000-pound-capacity mixer, recording mix times, dough temperatures, moisture percentages and other data on paperwork, programming mixer settings using a function-key-style computer terminal, washing/rinsing/sanitizing equipment, mixing water and dry yeast to produce yeast slurry used in dough production, shoveling ice into large bins for use in dough mixing.
Job duties and responsibilities
- Control the flow of allergens in the Sheeter room.
- Control accurate formulations, document lot numbers, raw dough temperatures, and dough moisture percentages.
- Make ice formula adjustments as necessary, communicating to the bakery lead if a product is not meeting its specification.
- Understands the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
- Takes a macro approach to the overall operation of the dough room.
- Controls amount of scrap in batches and lines
- Is the first line of defense for people entering the bakery without proper PPE or washing hands improperly.
- Maintains a clean work area by using brooms, mops, and dustpans.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Quality and Food Safety requirements
- Comply with all USDA, FDA, ODA regulations
- Understand and perform all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs)
- Report all Food Safety concerns immediately to your Team Leader
- Be aware of all safety guidelines (including by not limited to: LO/TO, HazCom Chemical Handling, Confined Spaces, PPE), and maintain a safe working environment.
- Report to the Team Leader and or Supervisor any issues or suggestions to improve quality performance or the working environment.
Minimum requirements
Education
- Basic Math and Reading Skills necessary.
Work Experience
- Food manufacturing experience is a plus.
- Experience working in a fast-paced team atmosphere is preferred.
- Internal candidates should be considered expert level by the Bakery Lead at the mixer position, indicating ability to operate and troubleshoot the position for an entire shift with consistent success.
- External candidates should have equivalent expertise and experience on similar or identical equipment.
Physical Requirements
- Able to stand and walk on concrete for up to 12 hours.
- Able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly (typically 150 times) throughout the workday.
- Body agility is emphasized, including ascending or descending stairs, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
- Hazard including proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, and exposure to chemicals.
- Able to perform repetitive tasks for up to 12 hours with constant hand and wrist movement.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)
- Referral program
- Employee discount