2nd Shift Batching Operator-2

MRS GERRYS KITCHEN LLC; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 49,712 - 54,912; Full time

Job summary

MRS GERRYS KITCHEN LLC in Albert Lea, MN is hiring a 2nd Shift Batching Operator-2. The role involves learning multiple dressing/mixing stations, rotating through tasks, and earning incremental pay as knowledge increases.

Schedule is Monday–Friday with a 2:00 PM start; occasional schedule changes may occur for production or training needs. The position requires HACCP/SQF/SOP/SSOP familiarity, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and experience with safety docs and weighing ingredients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, 1-3 months related experience or equivalent combination preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend English safety, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Use calculators to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units.
• Ability to obtain forklift and/or pallet jack license.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow MGK HACCP, SQF, SOP, and SSOP programs.
• Follow all Food Safety procedures.
• Weigh ingredients using cup or scale; record weights as required.
• Set up and maintain equipment for sanitation; prevent cross-contamination.
• Follow production orders and daily sequencing for mixing and preparation.
• Distinguish between salads to identify issues and suggest solutions.

Skills

Reading English

Calculator use

Forklift license

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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2nd Shift Batching Operator-2

Full Time Manual Labor Albert Lea, MN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1577

Salary Range: $23.90 To $26.40 Hourly

Wage: $23.90 - $26.40

Schedule: Monday–Fridays; Start time is 2:00 PMwith a varying end time. Occasionally changes to work schedule may occur due to production or training needs.

SUMMARY

Batching Operator 2 will be responsible for learning and rotating through the Big Line Dressing Mixer, Bix Mixer, Big Line Prep, Big Line Dressing Prep, and Dressing and Dips Mixing Operator stations located on the South side of the plant. This position will earn incremental pay increases as the employee successfully demonstrates operational knowledge and expectations for each station.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Duties

• Learn and follow MGK HACCP, SQF, SOP, and SSOP programs.
• Learn and follow all Food Safety procedures.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Learn and successfully demonstrate all five stations for this position.
• Understand and accurately follow recipes
• Ability to assemble and disassemble various machines, piping, and pumps.
• Follow production orders and learn daily sequencing of product preparation and mixing for maximum efficiency.
• Weigh ingredients according to standard units of measurement with the use of a cup/scoop and/or scale. Record weights as required.
• Take and record product temperature as required.
• Set up and maintain equipment for sanitation and prevent cross-contamination of ingredients.
• Utilize provided equipment to move containers. Safety protocols require team lifting over 40 pounds.
• Distinguish between salads to better identify issues and suggest solutions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Big Line Dressing Mixer

• Understand the operation of mixers.
• Weigh ingredients by using cup or scale measurements.
• Work with department operations to ensure all ingredients are mixed per standards.
• Follow production orders and learn daily salad sequence to maximize efficiency.
• Operate equipment in coordination with the next step of the process.

Big Line Mixer

• Set up and put away scale equipment.
• Measure the right amount of dressing for each batch of salad by using a dressing chart and dressing scale on the big mixer.
• Make sure all the right ingredients are mixed into each batch.
• Know products to adjust amounts of dressing added.
• Record weight of bin and dressing on HACCP sheets.
• Gather and monitor ingredients for Mrs. Gerry’s products.
• Follow the proper mixing of ingredients as specified by recipes.
• Assist and follow all wash down and sanitation procedures.
• Take temperatures in the bins of potato, cabbage, etc. to make sure they are correct temperatures for mixing and record.
• Prep bins of product by adding ingredients to bins per specified recipes.
• Accurately record dates and lot numbers of ingredients being mixed.
• Prepare ingredients for dressings, spreads, and dips.
• Work closely with Big Line Dressing Maker and Big Line Mixer.
• Weigh spices using a scale.
• Able to set up the Hobart mixer.

Dressing and Dips Mix Operator

• Follow the recipe exactly the way it shows on the recipe card.
• Operate mixers and pumps according to standards.
• Evaluate production order and plan dressing schedule accordingly.
• Work with Big Line Dressing Prep personnel and follow recipes ensuring all ingredients are included in each dressing.
• Fill containers with dressings used by small salads dressing mixer for inventory.
• Work with and understand digital electronic equipment.
• Move barrels of dressing with two-wheel cart. Lift 50-pound (team lift) bags of sugar onto platform.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), 1-3 months of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend documentation in English including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Utilize calculators to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure including whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to obtain forklift and/or pallet jack license.
• Ability to lift and/or carry frequently up to 50 pounds.