Mixer, 1st Shift 7:30 AM - 3:30PM $23.23/hr.+

C.H. Guenther & Son•Elk Grove, CA

12d

About The Position

The Mixer ensures that mixes and grinds meet quality and yield standards and align with the production schedule. The role checks ingredients and materials against product specifications, prepares batches according to recipes and production guidelines, and accurately records mixing-process information in writing and in the company’s ERP system. Responsibilities may include flour mixing, grinding, and corn mixing. The Mixer follows food-safety and workplace-safety requirements, maintains clean and organized work areas and equipment, monitors production quality and process conditions, coordinates with machine operators, and reports problems or deficiencies to department leadership. The role also supports efficient changeovers, accurate ingredient tracking, and production documentation. The position requires 1–2 years of experience operating or working with food-manufacturing machinery or similar experience, and 1–2 years following work specifications, SOPs, or recipes. Grade-school-level education is required; a high school diploma or GED is a plus. The work involves prolonged standing and walking, frequent physical activity, lifting up to 50 pounds, industrial equipment, noise, and variable temperatures. The stated shift is 7:30 AM–3:30 PM, and schedule flexibility may be needed for weekends, holidays, or off-shifts.

Requirements

Grade-school-level education; a high school diploma or GED is a plus.
1–2 years of experience operating or working with food-manufacturing machinery or similar experience.
1–2 years of experience following work-task specifications, SOPs, recipes, or similar instructions.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Basic math skills and proper calculator use.
Basic computer skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to train, coach, and motivate coworkers.
Team-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative to correct deficiencies.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods and perform physical tasks including bending, stooping, crawling, reaching, and grasping, including in awkward positions.
Reliable and punctual, with schedule flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and off-shifts as needed.
Ability to meet company attendance and punctuality requirements and perform essential job functions in an alert and safe manner.
Adherence to the company’s zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy.
Ability to follow food-safety and third-party certification policies, including SQF, gluten-free, and organic requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Perform tasks according to safety and food-safety standards; participate in safety training and support safety initiatives.
Comply with regulatory requirements and company policies related to SQF, GMP, HACCP, OSHA, sanitation, environmental regulations, allergens, organic and gluten-free requirements, and other food-safety programs.
Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and report equipment malfunctions; support effective preventive maintenance.
Follow the production schedule and complete efficient product changeovers.
Maintain clean, safe, organized, and audit-ready work areas and workstations in accordance with SQF guidelines.
Prepare flour batches using the correct recipes and product specifications; verify ingredients before mixing.
Coordinate with the machine operator to confirm the first mix of each product has the correct dough consistency before removing it from the bowl.
Monitor mix quality, yield, temperature, pressure, appearance, and physical changes; avoid exceeding waste standards.
Report deficiencies to the department lead, supervisor, or department supervisor as applicable.
Maintain mixing and production records, including mix quantities, temperatures, and lot numbers, and enter required information into the ERP/TGI system.
Use the RF gun to record ingredient consumption and ensure ingredient consumption is entered on TGI work orders.
Communicate and coordinate with machine operators, including coordinating breaks and lunches and communicating product changes or process concerns.
Troubleshoot and resolve problems proactively; verify equipment is maintained, cleaned, and sanitized.
For grinding, prepare equipment, change grinder stones at the specified frequency, verify the production schedule, inspect corn quality including pH and humidity, check masa texture against recipe standards, weigh masa, and enter information in TGI.
Complete preservative-tank changes when tanks are empty.
For corn mixing, prepare mixes according to recipes and specifications, ensure quality standards are met, scan ingredients in TGI, follow FIFO, meet machinery performance standards, and avoid exceeding waste standards.
Demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the company’s Core Values.
Perform other duties as assigned.