Mixer Operator - All Shifts

Stratas Foods•Nashville, TN

11h

About The Position

Mixer I is an entry-level mixer position. Employees learn mixing processes, equipment operation, product specifications, safety requirements, and documentation procedures while progressing through qualification requirements. The role involves operating and tending machines that mix or blend a range of food products, including edible oils, dressings, margarines, spreads, shortenings, vinegars, and cooking wines. Employees monitor and regulate equipment and process controls to maintain product quality and ensure safe, efficient operations. The position also involves housekeeping, rework, packaging preparation and packaging, food manufacturing tasks, cleaning equipment and line components, and completing production documentation. Employees must successfully complete training and qualification requirements for their assigned mixer systems and be able to perform varied duties, work their bid shift, and work overtime and weekends as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successfully complete the designated training and qualification requirements for assigned mixer systems, including a qualification test.
Basic computer knowledge for data entry.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to walk throughout the plant, climb stairs and ladders, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, and work at heights.
Sufficient visual, hearing, speaking, smell, and touch acuity to identify and react to normal, abnormal, and alarm conditions.
Ability to logically and methodically work through complex problems and processes and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Reliability, attention to detail, willingness to learn, ability to follow safety, quality, and food safety procedures, and openness to coaching and feedback.
Ability to work the bid shift, overtime, and weekends as required.

Nice To Haves

Mixing machine operation, blending, food industry, or manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Learn recipe construction and adjustment, mixing processes, process flow, and basic mix variations such as salt content, moisture, and color.
Operate and tend machines used to mix or blend food products.
Monitor and regulate gauges, recording instruments, flow meters, and thermometers; adjust raw material additions, mixing temperatures, and mixing speeds to maintain product quality and safe, efficient operation.
Operate CIP skids and break down and clean line components.
Follow chemical-handling procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
Complete documentation concerning product movements, batch sheets, ingredient additions, and production work.
Perform general housekeeping, rework, packaging preparation and packaging, food manufacturing, and other duties assigned by supervision.
Complete training and qualification requirements for assigned mixer systems and demonstrate safe equipment operation under the guidance of qualified personnel.
Learn and apply product specifications, process controls, quality standards, and food safety requirements.
Develop proficiency in equipment setup, operation, cleaning, and documentation procedures.
Work the assigned bid shift, overtime, and weekends as required.