2nd Shift Mixer

Griffith Foods•Avon, OH

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Custom Culinary®, a subsidiary of Griffith Foods, is hiring a 2nd Shift Mixer Operator responsible for assembling usable products, verifying Critical Control Points (CCPs), and ensuring the proper transfer of products to the packaging area. Custom Culinary provides branded and customer brand / “private label” soup bases, flavor concentrates, sauces, gravies, and other flavor enhancing products primarily for foodservice, industrial, and specialty retail markets. The company focuses on authentically bringing flavor and excellent food, ingredients, and menu solutions to its customers. Griffith Foods, a family-owned business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, is a caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. Griffith Foods is known for collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”, with product capabilities ranging from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
Ability to read and follow written work instructions.
Basic math skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Strong knowledge of Packaging operations including machine operating background.
Knowledge of Inventory (DAX) system.
Ability to lift minimum 50lb. containers.
Ability to complete forklift certification program.

Nice To Haves

HS Diploma/GED Preferred

Responsibilities

Reading and interpreting formulas, following procedures precisely, and documenting work on batch sheets.
Learning and operating the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) touchscreen for kettles.
Performing sanitation duties, including the operation of a Clean-In-Place (CIP) system.
Setting up product transfer pathways and operating diaphragm pumps.
Continual swabbing of cooking equipment.
Operating multiple kettles and hydraulic systems.
Relaying critical information to the Research and Development (R&D) team in a timely manner.
Operating product scales and ensuring accurate measurements.
Completing all assigned training and demonstrating understanding of trained activities.
Supporting British Retail Consortium (BRC) audit requirements, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and legal standards.
Additional responsibilities as required to support departmental goals.