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

C.H. Guenther•Elk Grove, CA

10d

About The Position

The Mixer ensures that mixes and grinds meet quality and yield standards and align with the production schedule. The role verifies ingredients and materials against product specifications, prepares batches according to recipes and guidelines, and maintains accurate written and ERP-system documentation of the mixing process. Depending on assigned duties, the position may work with flour mixing, grinding, or corn mixing processes. The employee follows food-safety and workplace-safety standards, regulatory requirements, company policies, and applicable certification rules. The role includes monitoring product and process conditions, maintaining equipment and a clean, organized work area, coordinating with machine operators, documenting production and ingredient use, and identifying or troubleshooting problems. Other duties may be assigned. The position works in a production environment with continual standing and walking, exposure to equipment, noise, and cool to very warm temperatures, and operation of industrial equipment such as pallet jacks. The role requires physical activity including lifting up to 50 pounds and bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling. The stated schedule is first shift, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM, with flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and off-shifts as needed. The listed pay is $23.23 per hour and up.

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 ability to use a calculator.
Basic computer skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to train, coach, and motivate coworkers; ability to work as part of a team.
Self-motivated and able to take action to correct deficiencies.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds and stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, reach, grasp, and work in adverse or awkward positions.
Reliable and punctual, with schedule flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and off-shifts as needed.
Ability to comply with attendance and punctuality policies and perform essential job functions in an alert and safe manner.
Must adhere to a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy.
Ability to comply with food-safety and third-party certification policies, including SQF, Gluten-Free, and Organic requirements.
Ability to work around rotating and reciprocating parts, industrial equipment, noise, and cool to very warm temperatures.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Prepare flour, corn, or other mixes and grinds according to recipes, product specifications, quantities, and production schedules.
Verify that ingredients and materials are correct before mixing, and verify ingredient scanning and FIFO use where applicable.
Coordinate with machine operators to confirm first-mix dough consistency and communicate about product changes and process conditions.
Monitor temperature, pressure, appearance, texture, and other physical changes to ensure product quality and yield standards are met.
Keep waste within established standards and report deficiencies to the department lead or supervisor.
Record production information, including mixes, temperatures, lot numbers, and ingredient consumption, in required reports and the ERP/TGI system; use an RF gun for ingredient consumption where required.
Prepare grinder equipment, change grinder stones as scheduled, inspect corn quality, verify masa texture, weigh masa, and change preservative tanks when needed.
Maintain equipment in operating condition, clean and sanitize equipment, report malfunctions, and support preventive maintenance needs.
Follow production schedules, complete efficient product changeovers, and coordinate breaks and lunches with machine operators.
Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and audit-ready work area in accordance with SQF requirements.
Follow safety, food-safety, sanitation, environmental, regulatory, and company policies and procedures, including applicable LOTO procedures.
Participate in safety training and initiatives, promote teamwork, and train, coach, and motivate coworkers as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.