Mixer

Monroechamber; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroechamber in Ankeny, IA is hiring a Mixer Machine Operator for the third shift from 10:00pm to 6:30am. This full-time role blends ingredients, monitors quality, and supports the production line in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, loading ingredients, adjusting controls, recording results, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Related experience is welcome, but we will train the right candidate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Related experience preferred but training provided.
• Flexibility in scheduling may be required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect mixing equipment and ingredients.
• Load ingredients into mixing equipment according to instructions.
• Start equipment and adjust valves to blend ingredients.
• Operate equipment until batch reaches specifications and transfer to processing stages.
• Test and verify product quality against specs.
• Investigate mixing problems and resolve them.
• Maintain records of batch numbers, times, and results.
• Communicate with team to keep production line running smoothly.
• Adhere to quality and safety standards.

Skills

Quality control

Team communication

Equipment operation

Problem solving

Record keeping

Education

GED

Job description

Position Title: Mixer Wage: $21.00/hour Shift: 3rd Hours: 10:00pm - 6:30am

The Mixing Machine Operator is an essential member of our production team in Ankeny, IA, responsible for accurately blending ingredients and monitoring product quality throughout the manufacturing process. This third-shift position offers a stable, full-time schedule and the chance to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. We welcome hardworking candidates who are committed to excellence and ready to build a career in food manufacturing.

Mixer Responsibilities:

• Inspects physical condition of mixing equipment and ingredients
• Loads ingredients into mixing equipment or scales according mix instructions
• Starts equipment and adjusts valves and meters to admit liquid ingredients, steam, or cooling fluids to steam jacket or devices in mixing equipment to aid in blending
• Operates equipment until mixture reaches desired consistency or required specifications, and operates control/panels to transfer batch mixture through milling/batch holding tank/pasteurization systems
• Operates auxiliary equipment to break up, grind, dry mix, or otherwise prepare mixture for final transfer/processing
• Inspects, measures, tests, and verifies that product quality conforms to company, regulatory and customer specifications
• Investigates, analyzes, and resolves mixing problems
• Maintains continual communication with other team members in order to keep the mix stand and production line running as efficiently as possible
• Maintains time, mixing results, quality specifications, and detailed records of all lot numbers
• Adheres to quality and safety standards

Requirements for Mixer:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Related experience preferred but will train the right candidate!
• May require flexibility in scheduling

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.