Fri-Sun AM Mixer

The Marzetti Company•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role works 5a-5p on weekends (Friday through Sunday). The Mixer role is responsible for the maintenance of production batches. A Mixer combines liquid and granular ingredients according to specifications for producing sauces, dips, and dressings. The mixer is also responsible for operating mixing equipment, blenders, augers, pumps, scales, and valves as required. They are responsible for overseeing their area and keeping their mixing area and equipment clean. A mixer maintains separation of allergens for all batches.

Requirements

Basic mechanical aptitude and math skills are required.
Ability to use computer and other electronic recording keeping devices.
Ability to read and write.
Ability to follow detailed instructions.
Ability to work cooperatively with a team.
Ability to clearly communicate challenges and escalate to appropriate resources.
Ability to problem-solve.
Ability to obtain and maintain a PIT certification.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Combines ingredients in proper sequence, weights and proportions as specified by product formulas.
Weighs ingredients according to recipes for mixing process as required.
Operates area equipment and machinery including, but not limited to Spice Room and Lines
Fills mixer by lifting or pumping ingredients.
Reads scales and performs arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
Provides product samples to the lab according to defined requirements.
Rolls or pushes ingredient drums to pump into mixer as needed.
Operates mixing equipment, pumps, and valves to add ingredients in correct amounts.
Cleans and rinses equipment according to specified procedures.
Complete all required daily documentation and reporting for equipment, supplies, and products.
Documents and labels all products according to procedures and SOPs.
Maintains accurate documentation in SAP including reports on quality checks and consumption.
Maintains company standards for cleanliness, food safety and productivity in the processing area.
Provides support for the processing supervisor in maintaining continuous production.
Assists utility, line operators, and other processor positions as necessary.
Works cooperatively with other members of the processing area.
Operates PIT equipment to move pallets and ingredients as needed.
Troubleshoots problems, makes recommendations for solutions, and escalates concerns appropriately.
Review production schedule for changes and daily adjustments.
Trains new mixers or spice mixers in applicable areas
Ensures compliance to quality, food safety, 5S, OSHA and HACCP support programs; assures conformity to all company, customer and government standards by all in work area.
Serve as a Qualified Individual as part of the plant’s Food Safety Plan, including monitoring and verification activities related to process control and preventive control measures.
Responsible for preventive control measures including proper Allergen Cleaning. If properly trained to run the Grade A Dairy process, responsibilities will also include process control measures such as proper time and temperature requirements for pasteurization.
Other duties as assigned.