HSL Mixer Operator 1

Bowman Andros Products•Mount Jackson, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mixer Operator 1's primary responsibility is to operate mixing equipment, blending the various ingredients into the desired products, following all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and meeting all specifications as required. The Mixer Operator 1 also pulls and delivers ingredients to correct lines, inspects ingredients prior to mixing, and follows all SOP’s and regulations regarding Allergen Control, while ensuring continuous and efficient production.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Strong math, reading, writing and literacy required.
Must be able to understand and operate the Mixing machinery in a safe and productive manner, according to SOP’s.
Ability to identify all machine and work center stop buttons, machine guards, hoods, doors and safety warnings, among other items, to ensure safety and efficient operation of the mixing machinery.
Regular and reliable attendance required.
Previous experience, aptitude and/or willingness for hands-on mechanical troubleshooting.
Follows 5S principles in Production areas; embraces and practices continuous improvement program at Bowman Andros.
Basic Computer skills strongly preferred.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times in the Production Area.
Must be able to communicate with all levels of management and maintenance.
Willing to complete a company provided drum hauler training.
Able to obtain a drum hauler license within 5 days of placement within the HSL Mixer Operator 1 position.
Safe use of sharp instruments, mechanical tools (such as wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.), a Non-Powered Pallet Jack, a PIT, and a drum hauler.
Ability to work in fast paced environment where priorities change frequently.
Excellent oral and communication skills.
Detail-oriented.
Ability and willingness to work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Sensory training and/or experience preferred.
Ability to distinguish between varying flavors / colors / consistency in ingredients and product with the senses, including sight, smell and taste.

Responsibilities

Monitors, operates and maintains the Mixing Equipment Machines in a safe manner.
Mix ingredients according to customer formulas, to include, but not limited to: Starting the mixing batches, Adjusting valves and switches as needed to aid in blending batches until the product reaches the desired consistency, color and formula, according to SOP’s and customer specifications, Adjusting ingredients, formulas and batches as needed according to the SOP procedures to meet customer specifications, Verifies ingredients match the recipe specifications shown on the batch sheet and manufacturing specifications.
Maintaining product safety, legality and quality to meet or exceed Company and customer standards.
Picks up and delivers ingredients from staging area to correct mixing lines, and from one line to another.
Loads ingredients into the mixing hopper in the correct order, from scales, meters, tanks, or hand trucks.
Has a general understanding of all formulas, as well as the operating and storage capacity of the plant, to be cognizant of the raw materials needed and available and product is mixed.
Has a general understanding and can explain Manufacturing Specifications, including process flow.
Communicates with Forklift Drivers and Mixer Operators for ingredient batch needs.
Reads and understands batch schedules.
Maintain the required Lot # information and ensure accurate recording.
Maintain accurate batch / mix sheet records for each batch made, according to SOP and customer specifications, for traceability and auditing purposes.
Reads and understands ingredient barrel labels.
Notifies Production management and/or quality of any issues that may compromise batch integrity or quality.
Continually monitors for cross contamination and foreign body risks to any ingredients or batches.
Continually manages and controls all Allergens as determined by the Allergen Control Plan, preventing cross-contamination.
Identifies all ingredients prior to mix time to ensure continuous and efficient production.
Inspects all ingredients prior to usage for defective, damaged or quality/food safety concerns (i.e., mold, fermentation, etc.); communicates to the appropriate Quality / Ingredient staff as needed.
Understands, can explain and is able to perform testing and measuring as required for Food Safety and Quality specifications, i.e., Brix, pH, ascorbic acid, consistency (Bostwick), temperature, sensory, etc.
Thoroughly and accurately calibrates, cleans and stores testing equipment to maintain items in good working condition, i.e. storing the Ph Meter in the appropriate solution and following the proper procedures for upkeep and maintenance.
Has a general understanding of the functions of the various pumps, meters, valves, and any other mixing equipment used in mixing the various products.
Successfully performs production change-overs, start-ups & shut downs including rinsing of all tanks & fillers; being able to understand and demonstrate sequences.
Understands and can explain sauce re-processing and how this is managed within production.
Has a general understanding of the functions of the various filters to be used for each product.
Has a basic understanding of the sanitation and Clean-In-Place (CIP) cycles, including swab testing and thorough checks to verify equipment meets food safety and quality standards.
Thoroughly and properly cleans and rinses valves, drains, pumps, containers, tanks and other equipment as required, understanding safeguards and hazardous areas.
Properly prepares containers for transfer and disposal.
Understands the functions of the water heating and cooling systems; can measure and adjust water temperature and pressure as needed.
Communicates with filler operators regarding production stoppages as necessary.
Utilizes the crusher safely and accurately to prepare frozen ingredients for use.
Utilizes the barrel crusher safely for recycling and reduction of barrels.
Notifies maintenance and supervisor as needed regarding major mechanical or production issues.
Maintains a clean and orderly work area around their work station, including around and under machines and equipment.
Other duties, as needed.