Mixing Operator - Third Shift

Griffith Foods • Avon, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Custom Culinary, a subsidiary of Griffith Foods, is hiring a Mixing Operator to join our Production Team. The Mixing Operator is responsible for the safe operation and loading of mixing equipment and for operating, setting up, and troubleshooting production equipment in accordance with company quality, safety, and regulatory standards (Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, Critical Control Point, and Griffith Production System).

Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift and/or carry up to 65 pounds throughout the shift
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently, including the ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; and the ability to communicate with individuals and small groups.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Working knowledge of Enterprise Resources Planning systems such as Microsoft Dynamics AX or RedZone or similar.
• Working overtime as needed throughout the week, up to and including Saturday work.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods during the shift
• Comfortable working with and around allergens and cleaning chemicals
• Must be able to work onsite in Avon, Ohio location
• Candidates must currently be at least 18 years of age AND possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 3 months’ experience and/or training in a USDA regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience operating mixing or blending equipment.
• Familiarity with food safety requirements.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX and RedZone ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Ability to safely operate production equipment.
• Verify and ensure accurate counts of raw materials needed to produce a blended product.
• Addition of raw materials to the blender following the manufacturing sequence on the formula.
• Operating multiple kettles and hydraulic systems to discharge blended product from the blender through the prescribed screen size by operating the touchscreen controls Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) kettles.
• Setting up product transfer pathways, operating diaphragm pumps, and operating a Clean-In-Place (CIP) system.
• Supporting British Retail Consortium (BRC) audit requirements, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and legal standards.
• Following specified customer sampling requirements of blended product.
• Filling out of daily schedule control to document production, quality, and performance.
• Cleaning and sanitizing the production equipment and tools, including work area.
• Disposal of trash and garbage containers.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED