Mixer Operator/Boxer 1st Shift- Food Manufacturing
About The Position
Hayden Valley Foods is hiring a dependable and motivated Mixer Machine Operator / Boxer for its first-shift production team. The role supports the production and packaging of nut and snack products, operating mixing and related equipment while ensuring products meet quality, packaging, sanitation, and food-safety requirements. The position involves hands-on, active work in a food-manufacturing environment and collaboration with the production team to meet daily goals. Training and opportunities to develop skills and advance are offered. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Compensation is up to $19.50 per hour, depending on experience.
Requirements
- Basic math, reading, and communication skills.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to accurately use a scale and learn production equipment.
- Ability to recognize and report product or packaging quality concerns.
- Dependable attendance and ability to work the scheduled shift.
- Willingness to learn the company's production, sanitation, quality, and food-safety procedures.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
- Ability to regularly bend, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, and pull.
- Ability to frequently lift and/or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to occasionally lift items weighing more than 75 pounds, with appropriate assistance or material-handling equipment when required.
- Ability to perform repetitive movements associated with operating equipment, handling products, packaging, and boxing.
- Ability to work safely in a food-manufacturing and production environment.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse, or food-manufacturing experience is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor mixing and related production equipment.
- Follow production instructions, recipes, and product specifications.
- Measure and verify ingredients and product quantities as required.
- Monitor products throughout the process to ensure quality standards are met.
- Package finished products according to production requirements.
- Verify boxes contain the correct product, packaging, and labels.
- Weigh products and use scales accurately.
- Assemble, seal, and prepare boxes using appropriate packaging equipment and tape guns.
- Inspect packaging to help prevent contamination, product damage, or labeling errors.
- Keep equipment and work areas clean, organized, and production-ready.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation procedures, allergen controls, HACCP, SQF, and other applicable food-safety requirements.
- Promptly communicate equipment, product, quality, or safety concerns to a supervisor or Quality Control.
- Work with the team to meet daily production and quality goals.
- Assist with other production duties as needed.
Benefits
- Full benefits options.
- Free company-provided life insurance.
- 7 paid holidays.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid sick time.
- Bi-weekly pay.
- Employee store discount.
- Bonus opportunities.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Opportunities for training and advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
