Mixer

Ventura Foods; Saginaw (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Profit sharing

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Employee appreciation programs

Job summary

Ventura Foods in Saginaw, TX is seeking a Production Technician to blend dry, wet and refrigerated ingredients and ensure specs are met, delivering products that satisfy customers in taste and appearance.

You will follow batch sheets, operate mixers, monitor gauges, record data, and collaborate with QA, spicers, and operators while maintaining food safety standards and clean work areas.

The role is onsite, second shift, hourly pay with benefits, growth opportunities, and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of how ingredient mixing affects product properties.
• Ability to read and communicate in English for batch sheets and SOPs.
• Ability to read and perform basic math for measuring ingredients.
• Strong verbal and written communication with coworkers and supervisors.
• Forklift licensed/certified or ability to be trained and operate material handling equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Follow pre-shift prep; sanitize surfaces and record data on SIS form.
• Follow batch sheets with deviations approved and documented.
• Monitor gauges, temps, adjust as needed; keep batch records and samples for QC.
• Read production schedule and process orders; complete paperwork and work orders.
• Communicate with spicers, QA and machine operators regularly.
• Verify correct number of cases produced per order; manage rework per instructions.
• Close out shift properly; hand off to sanitation or next shift.

Skills

Mixing knowledge

Reading English

Reading & Math

Team communication

Forklift certification

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

SIS batch system

Job description

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Location:

Saginaw, TX, US, 76131

Employment Type: Hourly
Shift: Second
Work Arrangement:Onsite

Position Summary:

To blend together all of the necessary dry, wet and refrigerated ingredients to deliver a finished product to the customer that meets their formula specifications. Also to deliver a product to a customer that meets their requirements in both taste and appearance.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform pre-shift preparation and ensure that all surfaces that will contact product (piping, utensils, vessels) are sanitized and ready for operation. Record data on the mixer SIS form
• Follow batch sheet without deviation while mixing product. Any deviation must be approved. All deviations recorded on the batch adjustment sheet
• Makes necessary approved adjustments, monitors gauges, equipment and temperatures. Keep records of batches made, ingredients used, and records processing parameters. Supply a product sample, as required, to Quality Control (QC) for testing and approval for packing.
• Read daily production schedule and process orders in the established sequence. Complete all paperwork in a timely manner and turn in to appropriate personnel, fill out work orders as needed
• Constant communication with spicers, QA and machine operators
• Ensure that machine operators have produced the correct number of cases for each order
• Manage rework to ensure proper rework instructions are followed
• Post operation, housekeeping and closing out a shift properly. Handoff to sanitation or the next shift
• Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• 1 or more years of experience in a food manufacturing environment

Knowledge and Skills:

• A very general knowledge of how the mixture or adding of certain ingredients will affect the overall product. Thorough knowledge of what each ingredient will bring to the overall property of the product
• Must be able to read and communicate in the English language in order to accurately select materials per batch sheets, interpret and execute documents such as safety rules and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Possess reading and math skills needed to accurately verify quantities of ingredients and to accurately add ingredients to batch
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with coworkers, other departments and managers
• Capable of being forklift licensed/certified with the ability to be trained and demonstrate safe operation of material handling equipment

Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provideready-to-goproduct solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs

Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s)and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment:
Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:

• Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;
• Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used inoperations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and
• Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

Our Culture
Our Culture reflects our commitment to treating every employee with respect and creating an environment where people can do their best work. We rely on a variety of strengths, backgrounds, and experiences across our teams to help us innovate, grow, and deliver for our customers. By fostering a workplace that is supportive, collaborative, and grounded in integrity, we continue to attract strong talent and meet the high expectations of a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market: Fort Worth
Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas