Mixer

The Mixer is responsible for ensuring that all mixes and grinds meet acceptable quality, yield standards and are in line with the production schedule. This role oversees that all ingredients and materials are correct based on product specifications. They must be able to prepare batches per the specified guidelines and production schedule. This role maintains accurate reporting and documentation of the mixing process in writing and via the company’s ERP system.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Food Safety & Safety: Always perform tasks according to Safety and Food Safety Standards.

  • Participate in safety training programs and contribute to the development of safety initiatives to promote a culture of safety.

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (SQF, GMP, HACCP, OSHA) and company policies and trainings related to food safety, sanitation, and environmental regulations (e.g., HACCP, Food Safety, GMP’s, Food Fraud/Defense, Allergens, Organic, Gluten Free)

• Reports equipment malfunctions and assures that the preventive maintenance program is effective and meets production needs.

• Ensures compliance of LOTO procedures.

• Must follow the production schedule and stay on track; completes efficient product changeovers.

• Promotes teamwork at all levels.

• Maintains work area clean, safe, and organized.

• Responsible for following and complying with all SQF requirements.

• Maintains workstations per SQF guidelines.

• Responsible for following Company rules, policies, and procedures.

• Mixer (Flour)

  • Must be able to identify and understand the requirements for preparing the batch using the appropriate recipes.

  • Follows recipes and instructions for preparing the dough based on product specifications and quantities.

  • Verifies that all ingredients are accurate prior to mixing the products.

  • Coordinate with the machine operator to agree that the 1st mix of every product is the correct dough consistency prior to removing the mix for the bowl. 

  • Ensures that all mixes meet acceptable quality, yield standards and are in line with the production schedule.

  • Monitors temperature, pressure, appearance, and physical changes as part of the process progression.

  • Responsible for not exceeding waste standards.

  • Must report any deficiencies to the department lead and/or supervisor.

  • Maintains record and documents data into the required reports (mixing, temperatures, etc.)

  • Responsible for using RF gun, for all ingredient consumption. 

  • Maintains record of quantity of mixes and assures all ingredient consumptions are performed and entered on TGI work orders.

  • Responsible for maintaining constant communication with the machine operator.

  • Communicates and coordinates lunches and breaks with the machine operator.

  • Must be proactive in troubleshooting and resolving problems.

  • Verifies that the equipment is maintained in top operating condition, cleaned, and sanitized.

  • Responsible for maintaining the mixing room organized and audit ready. 

  • Reports equipment malfunctions and assures that the preventive maintenance program is effective and meets production needs. 

  • Must follow the production schedule and stay on track; completes efficient product changeovers.

  • Other duties as assigned.

• Grinder:

  • Responsible for the preparation of equipment.

  • Changes the grinder stones per frequency indicated.

  • Verifies the planning scheduling.

  • Inspects the quality of the corn before grinding (pH and humidity).

  • Verifies that the masa meets the texture standards required by the recipe.

  • Weighs the masa per the recipe standards.

  • Responsible for entering information on TGI system.

  • Completes the changes of the preservative tanks when they finish. 

• Corn Mixer

  • Completes the preparation of the mix using the appropriate recipe and specifications.

  • Guarantees that all the mixes follow the required quality standards.

  • Verifies that all the ingredients are scanned in the TGI system.

  • Verify that the ingredients used follow the FIFO program.

  • Meets machinery performance standards.

  • Ensures that waste standards are not exceeded.

  • Reports and deficiencies to the department supervisor after any change over of product.

  • Maintains good communication with the machine operator regarding changes that are presented (texture, color, smell of masa, etc.)

  • Completes proper documentation of production reports (mixes, temperatures, lot numbers, etc.)

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education/Certifications and Experience:

• Grade School level; High School Diploma/ GED a plus.

• 1-2 years’ experience operating or working with food manufacturing machinery equipment or similar experience.

• 1-2 years’ experience following work task specifications, SOP’s, recipes, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have proficient communications skills both verbal and written.

• Must be proficient in basic math skills and the proper use of a calculator.

• Must have basic computer skills.

• Must have proficient analytical skills.

• Must have proficient problem-solving skills.

• Must be able to train, coach, and motivate co-workers.

• Must be a team player.

• Must be self-motivated; able to initiate action to correct deficiencies.

• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.

• Must be able to perform work while standing during prolonged periods.

• Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl, reach, grasp and work in adverse and awkward positions.

• Must be reliable, punctual and have schedule flexibility including working weekends, Holidays, and off-shifts as needed.  

• Must be able to comply with company attendance and punctuality policy.

• Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.

• Must adhere to a drug and alcohol zero tolerance policy. 

• Must be able to comply with and follow all food safety, and third-party certification policies (SQF, Gluten-Free and Organic, etc.).

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Continual walking and standing on hard surface, climbing, and descending steps.

• Continual bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing, and lifting up-to 50 lbs.

• Exposed to rotating and reciprocating parts.

• Driving industrial equipment such as big joe or pallet jacks. 

• Exposed to cool, hot temperatures and noise.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

• Temperatures ranging to very warm conditions.

• Loud noises generated from equipment.

Expectations:

• Will demonstrate, promote and exemplify the Company’s Core Values.

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include medical, dental, vision, flexible savings account, health savings account, 401K matching savings plan, employee assistance program, wellness programs, life insurance, AD&D insurance,  disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan counseling, employee referral program, paid time off, and more! 

For additional information about our company, go to www.chg.com.

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All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

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