Mixer - 1st Shift - 4am - Pay $19.00/hour

Butterball Farms • Grand Rapids, MI

403d • $39,520 - $39,520

About The Position

The Mixer position at Butterball Farms, Inc. involves the setup and mixing of ingredients for food production, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. This full-time role operates on a 4am to 2pm schedule, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays. The ideal candidate will have prior food mixing experience and a strong attention to detail, contributing to the company's mission of enriching lives through innovative food manufacturing.

Requirements

• A minimum of 1-2 years of previous experience in a food manufacturing production setting preferred.
• Previous HMI Panel experience would be ideal.
• Proficiency in working with iPad and computer software.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and manage change effectively, and an eagerness to learn.
• Ability to lift heavy weight frequently (up to 50 pounds).
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Teamwork and ability to work with others.
• Detail-oriented with excellent eye-hand coordination.
• Math and reading skills.
• Problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high attention to detail while ensuring safety practices.
• Using a batch card, perform the pre-weighting of ingredients.
• Efficiently start up and run an automated mixing system by interacting with HMI panels.
• Start-up and shut-down equipment, monitor performance of the machine, and complete required documentation.
• Ensure product meets quality standards according to product specification.
• Ensure all equipment is operational and complete basic troubleshooting to resolve any machine-related issues.
• Follow procedures on specification sheets to ensure the correct ingredients are being utilized per product run consistently.
• Identify and obtain ingredients as needed.
• Visually inspect ingredients for foreign objects.
• Perform simple mathematical equations.
• Properly weigh, mix and add ingredients to the batch.
• Obtain and log lot codes for ingredients being used.
• Obtain and log slurry samples for QA testing.
• Ensure you are maintaining a proper weight range.
• Operate the kettle, grinder, and whipper within specific parameters.
• Use the HMI/Control Panel effectively and monitor the speed.
• Monitor and maintain proper whip percentage.
• Visually determine batch progress.
• Maintain proper product temperatures and a proper consistency.
• Maintain a full kettle at all times.

Benefits

• Great room for growth & advancement
• A culture that celebrates innovation, continuous improvement, personal development, and diversity
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401K Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Access to The Source Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive Benefits plan - Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Flex Spending, Dependent Care, Accident Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed