POSITION SUMMARY:

 Starting wage for the Mixer position has recently been increased to $22.00 per hour due to the high physical demand placed on an operator in the mixing position. The position requires the ability to accurately and safely mix and pasteurize product according to mix instructions; homogenize if required. Record lot numbers of ingredients. Manage the operation and attend to the maintenance of the Breddo, Mixer, Pumps, Valves, Line Circuits and other equipment used to safely combine ingredients for customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Mix various products on the batching system and homogenizer carefully following mix instructions so as to produce a quality product with minimal waste
• Proficiently complete CIP and COP of silos, lines, tanks, homogenizer, and related equipment to ensure cleanliness of equipment and passing scores on inspections/audits
• Understand and demonstrate to employee owners the requirements of koshering and perform the necessary procedures on all equipment
• Adhere to proper sanitation and product safety guidelines throughout the plant by practicing good housekeeping, maintaining quality of products, and preventing contamination of ingredients and finished product
• Maintain proper documentation of mixing, homogenization, and pasteurization processes according to outside agency guidelines as well as in-house procedures
• Sample product and forward to Quality Assurance lab for verification of meeting specifications, including checking pH levels at regular intervals
• Perform routine inspections of all batching-related equipment to ensure that equipment is in top working condition by following proper running procedures, performing low-end maintenance, and reporting equipment and safety issues to the maintenance department
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and HAACP Programs to ensure safety of self and others
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or GED
• One month of related experience or training

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must regularly lift and /or move up to 60 pounds
• Regularly required to stand and walk
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to climb or balance

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