Mixer Operator

FGF•Brownsburg, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mixer Operator is responsible for entering and reacting to IPM data, following directions, and working closely with others in a fast-paced environment. This role involves communicating with team members and managers about any issues, participating in training, ordering ingredients, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring a clean work area. The operator must verify correct formulas, safely load and unload mixers, adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and make necessary adjustments to mix times and ingredient quantities. They are also responsible for managing remix totes, performing changeovers, and returning equipment to sanitation after shutdown.

Requirements

After thorough training, employee must be able to operate assigned equipment.
Cross-training in various areas is encouraged.
Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds independently.
Must be able to frequently push/pull up to 50 pounds independently.
Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work closely with others in a team atmosphere.
Must be able to communicate with and advise team members and managers of difficulties or problems encountered.
Essential job function requires Mixer Operator must be able to stand, climb (stairs and ladders), reach, pull, push, stoop, bend, and lift, as needed on a daily basis.
Ability to work assigned hours, including required overtime.
Must be able to read, write and understand instructions, warnings, labels and postings in English effectively.
Ability to work assigned hours, including overtime.
Must comply with GMP and Food Safety Requirements according to company policy.

Responsibilities

Enter and react to all IPM data as stated in the IPM standards associated with Mixing.
Follow directions from the Team Leader and/or Shift Leader.
Work closely with others in a fast-paced environment.
Communicate with and advise team members and managers of any problems.
Communicate with departing and arriving shifts.
Participate actively in all training exercises, classes and team meetings.
Order ingredients by ingredient item code number and verify ingredients, as necessary, according to the BOM for each SKU being produced.
Maintain all Internal and External KOV’s.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Verify the correct formula is being produced (i.e. using both the correct formula mix sheet and the correct formula in the Schick system).
Load and unload mixers in a safe, timely fashion.
Follow the proper GMP’s associated with their work area and with company guidelines.
Make the necessary ice/water adjustments (if applicable).
Change refrigeration time/mix times/remix amounts as necessary.
Load and unload remix totes as necessary to maintain constant remix supply.
Participate actively in team meetings and training sessions.
On shutdown – return all ingredients to dry warehouse, all remix totes/ingredient scaling barrels, etc. to sanitation.
Perform timely and efficient changeovers.