Mixer Operator - 1st Shift

Stratas Foods • Nashville, TN

21h • Onsite

About The Position

About Stratas Foods LLC
We are a Food Manufacturing company that is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients, and Retail Private Label markets in North America producing quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise, and sauces. Our Nashville Food Processing and Packaging Plant is one of 8 locations across the United States employing over 100 employees and growing. Are you a motivated individual, looking for a career in the Nashville area? Come grow with us!
We are currently hiring for Food Processing Mixers in the Nashville area!
Are you?
Someone who loves to learn
Someone who likes to make large batches of really good food
A clear communicator who is willing to give and accept productive feedback
Someone who takes pride in your work holding yourself and those around you to higher standards
A problem-solver that take a proactive approach to your work
A team player but also internally driven to do your best no matter the task
Qualified mixer or batch maker candidates must be able to perform a variety of jobs, tasks, or duties as required; and must be able to work their shift, overtime, and weekends as required.
The tasks required, but not limited to, are general housekeeping, rework, prepare packaging, package product, food manufacturing, and other duties as assigned by supervision. Following mix instructions and provide clear concise documentation of production work.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic understanding Food Manufacturing Automation processes, tools, and machines to include the following:
• Recipe construction/adjustment and understanding
• Knowledge of process flow and tracing flow and lines throughout the process.
• Understanding basic mix variations including salt content, moisture and color.
• Knowledge of chemical handling procedures including PPE required.
• Perform a variety of jobs, tasks, or duties as required; and must be able to work their bid shift, overtime, and weekends as required.
• Basic understanding of pumps, valves, and how to change filters.
• Successfully pass qualification test and must have the ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods of time, work in confined spaces, and work with heights.
• Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time while performing job duties.
• Must be capable of working in confined spaces and from heights, bending, kneeling, able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly and must be able to wear a respirator.
• MUST BE ABLE TO WORK OVERTIME WHEN NEEDED
• Must consent background screening, physical, drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Related Experience: 0-2 years of related experience. Mixing machine operating, blending, food industry or manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate and tend machines to mix or blend any of a wide variety of food products such as edible oils, dressings, margarines, spreads, shortenings, cooking Sherries, vinegars, cooking wines, etc.
• Monitor and regulate gauges, recording instruments, flow meters, and thermometers to correctly adjust the addition of raw materials, mixing temperatures, mixing speeds, etc. to maintain product quality, and ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Operation of CIP skids in addition to breakdown and cleaning of line components.
• Fill out appropriate documentation regarding product movements, batch sheets, and ingredients addition

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance plus voluntary benefits on day one of employment!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness reimbursement
• College tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Match up to 5%
• Vacation, holiday, bereavement, and jury duty pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees