Mixer (2nd shift)

J&J Snack Foods•Carrollton, TX

About The Position

The Mixer is responsible for accurately and safely preparing dough and coating for use on the production line. The role follows ingredient usage directions, maintains records and supplies, monitors doughmaking equipment, and maintains a sanitary and safe work area. The Mixer also inspects ingredients and reports deficiencies that could affect finished-product quality. The successful candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, able to solve problems and stay on task, and able to work with limited supervision. The position requires following written and verbal instructions and understanding mixing operations well enough to recognize problems and take prompt corrective action. Knowledge of food-industry GMPs, HACCP, SOPs, sanitation practices, and product trace and recovery is required. A high school diploma or GED and up to one month of related experience or training are specified, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. No travel is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, up to one month of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to work with limited supervision.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Understanding of mixing operations to recognize problems and take prompt corrective action.
Knowledge of food-industry GMPs, HACCP, SOPs, sanitation practices, and product trace and recovery.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, able to problem-solve, and able to stay on task.

Responsibilities

Prepare dough for production as directed by the line lead or shift supervisor.
Follow Usage Sheets and verify that the correct ingredients are used.
Prepare coating for production as directed by the line lead or shift supervisor.
Maintain complete, accurate, and timely ingredient-usage and other required records.
Keep an adequate supply of necessary ingredients available.
Check that doughmaking equipment is properly maintained for continuous, safe operation.
Cut sections from mother dough and deposit them into the feed hopper.
Roll the empty dough table to the mixer to receive a new batch of dough.
Maintain the work area to meet plant sanitation and safety standards.
Inspect ingredients for packaging quality and foreign materials.
Report deficiencies that could affect finished-product quality to the shift supervisor or line lead.
Perform other related work as assigned.