Lathrop - Mixer (Batching) Operator - Night Shift

Diamond Pet Foods; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid PTO

CA Sick Pay

Holiday pay

Life Insurance

Job summary

Diamond Pet Foods in California is seeking a Mixer (Batching) Operator for the night shift (6:00 pm – 6:25 am). This role focuses on precise batching, milling, and ensuring smooth production flow with state-of-the-art equipment in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment.

The position is full-time, with benefits including medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, 401(k), paid PTO, CA sick pay, holiday pay, uniforms, and more. Forklift experience and ability to pass pre-employment checks are required.

Qualifications

• Pre-employment drug test, physical (lifting, hearing, vision) and background check required.
• Forklift experience required; food manufacturing operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Batch product according to production schedule.
• Transfer product to mixing bins.
• Answer alarms and troubleshoot (high bin, elevator kicks, etc).
• Fix broken bags and maintain safety and cleanliness at workstation.
• Conduct inventories of bins and ingredients and keep records.
• Operate forklift and communicate via two-way radio.

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Mixer (Batching) Operator – Night Shift

Join our dynamic food manufacturing team at Diamond Pet Foods as a Mixer (Batching) Operator specializing in our processing department. Opening is for Night Shift with working hours of 6:00 pm - 6:25 am. This energetic role offers an exciting opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment in a fast-paced, quality and safety-focused environment. You will be instrumental in ensuring high-quality processing, batching product, and seamless production flow. If you thrive in a hands-on setting and are passionate about precision manufacturing, this position is perfect for you! We are committed to fostering a positive workplace where your skills contribute directly to our success.

Join our dynamic food manufacturing team at Diamond Pet Foods as a Mixer (Batching) Operator specializing in our processing department. Opening is for Night Shift with working hours of 6:00 pm - 6:25 am. This energetic role offers an exciting opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment in a fast-paced, quality and safety-focused environment. You will be instrumental in ensuring high-quality processing, batching product, and seamless production flow. If you thrive in a hands-on setting and are passionate about precision manufacturing, this position is perfect for you! We are committed to fostering a positive workplace where your skills contribute directly to our success.

PAY RATE

$22.00 per hour plus $2.00 per hour night shift differential

Full-Time

Benefits

• Medical
• Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• 401k
• Profit Sharing
• Paid PTO
• CA Sick Pay
• Paid Holiday's
• Uniforms
• Safety Incentive Bonus
• Boot Vouchers
• Prescription Safety Glasses
• Cross Training Program
• Position Advancement/Change Program

JOB SCOPE:

The Mixing Operator is to be proficient in every aspect of properly milling/batching product in a safe manner while adhering to production expectations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Batch product according to production schedule.
• Complete Production Log and Mixing Lot Tracking form.
• Transfer product to mixing bins.
• Answer alarms and troubleshoot accordingly (high bin, elevator kick out, undertols/ over tols, etc).
• Fix broken bags.
• Conduct accurate bin and ingredient inventories.
• Fill microbins accordingly.
• Dump hoppers.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and legible paperwork.
• Keep workstation and surrounding area in a clean and safe manner at all times.
• Read schedules to determine type of product and time or arrival.
• Operate forklift.
• Communicate via two-way radio on a regular basis.
• Actively participate in coverage of employee absences.
• Perform all other additional duties and functions as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test, physical (physical, lifting, hearing, and vision), and background check
• Forklift experience is required. Food manufacturing operations is preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily indoors near operating equipment. Works in both low and high heights, cold, hot, dusty areas where loose particles may be present. Works near operating equipment and loud noise, such as forklift horns and machinery. Loose and dusty particles may be present.