PLOVER - Ingredient Mixer (34989)

Monogram Foods•Village of Plover, WI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates mixing machine to blend ingredients into compounds for processing by performing the following duties. This position provides these responsibilities for both Heinz Line and Appetizer line products produced.

Requirements

Ability to understand and communicate effectively.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
Must be Pallet Jack certified or able to be certified
Must be 18 years old to work for Monogram Appetizers

Responsibilities

Load ingredients into mixing machine hopper from conveyor, scales, or hand trucks, or directs other workers in performing this task
Start machine and adjust valves to admit steam or cooling fluids to steam jacket or devices in mixing chamber to aid in blending and densifying mixture
Operate machine until mixture reaches desired consistency, and turn lever to unload mixture into container, conveyor, or mill for sheeting
Operate auxiliary equipment to break up, grind, dry mix, or otherwise prepare mixture for final processing
Attend to automatic mixing machine by maintaining adequate levels of ingredients
Dump cheese curd into totes
Monitor waste reductions
Record temperature of batter
Record usage for start-up charges
Make adjustments on equipment for efficient operations and product quality, such as levels of batter for proper coverage
Set up equipment for start-up and change over
Complete preventive maintenance as needed
Record downtime and ingredient lot codes
Weigh and record waste assigned by Supervisor
Ensure company goals are met through continuous line improvements
Maintain adherence to company policies, safety standards, and good manufacturing practices
Must wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as provided
Must follow all plant food safety and person safety rules and procedures
Work with enthusiasm and sense of urgency daily.
Pull potatoes from cooler to production lines
Uses manual and electric pallet jacks to move products
Perform line worker positions when necessary
Document each pallet on puller sheet
Move dirty trays to washroom
May perform belt checks
Stack unused pallets