Mixer Operator Flex - 2nd Shift

''•Appleton, WI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mixer Operator is responsible for blending and shredding product according to quality and product specification sheets, customer satisfaction, and company policies. The operator will also record and verify findings, coach other team members in the mixing room, and help with area sanitation as needed. This role works in a manufacturing environment with potential exposure to loud noises, strong odors, temperature fluctuations, moving machinery, wet or humid conditions, hazardous chemicals, high or confined areas, extreme temperatures, and vibration throughout various facility areas. This role also regularly engages in prolonged standing, walking, communicating, and sensory tasks throughout each shift, while frequently handling objects, climbing, balancing, and performing various physical movements such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling as part of job duties. The use of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus is required. The current shift is 2nd Shift (2-10PM) Monday-Friday, but this role will be changing to a Raw Material Operator L7 on A Crew in September 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
6+ months of experience working in manufacturing, experience working in food manufacturing strongly preferred.
Maintains a continuous learning mindset and adapts quickly to new equipment, processes, and roles.
Demonstrates strong technical ability with a digital-first approach, embracing new technologies and accurately entering data.
Communicates clearly with all levels of the organization, follows instructions (written/oral/diagram form), and completes necessary documentation independently in English.
Pays close attention to detail, prioritizing product quality, safety, and accurate record-keeping.
Physically capable of meeting job requirements and consistently brings a positive, team-focused attitude to work.
Demonstrates adaptability, technical proficiency, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills while working independently or collaboratively to ensure effective and logical decision-making in diverse situations.
Demonstrates the physical capability to bend frequently and lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), alongside proficiency in safely operating Powered Industrial Vehicles to support workplace operations.

Responsibilities

Operate, fill, empty, and maintain blenders, shredders, cheese grinders, hoists, weigh scales, and related machinery, ensuring proper sanitation and equipment functionality.
Record, verify, and accept raw materials, complete operator checklists, verify batch routing, and comply with all documentation requirements.
Understand and apply product-specific formulas, monitor adherence, and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety guidelines.
Coach, train, and direct mix room and sanitation personnel, build a teamwork-focused environment, and maximize productivity and morale.
Promptly communicate mechanical issues, assist with downtime coordination, and fulfill all other tasks as assigned by the Production Supervisor.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate
Insurance day ONE of employment
401k match up to 6%
PTO, company holidays, wellness days
Maternity/paternity leave
Set schedule/overtime allowances
Education reimbursement
health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug)
retirement savings benefits
leave support, including medical, family and bereavement
Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources.