Mixer, 1st Shift 7:30 AM - 3:30PM $23.23/hr.+*

C.H. Guenther & Son; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K matching

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan counseling

Paid time off

Job summary

C.H. Guenther & Son is seeking a Mixer/Grinder to ensure all mixes and grinds meet quality and yield standards in line with the production schedule. You will prepare batches, maintain accurate process documentation in the ERP system, and report equipment issues to sustain efficient operations.

The role requires following SOPs, safety standards, and SQF guidelines, with a focus on teamwork and reliable performance in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-2 years experience operating food manufacturing machinery.
• 1-2 years experience following SOPs, recipes, etc.

Responsibilities

• Ensure mixes and grinds meet quality and yield standards per production schedule.
• Prepare batches per guidelines and document process in ERP.
• Report equipment malfunctions and support preventive maintenance.

Skills

Communication skills

Math proficiency

Computer literacy

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Coaching

Team player

Self-motivation

Physical strength

Education

HS Diploma or GED

1-2 years food manufacturing experience

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Job Description Summary
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.

• 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)

• Grinder:

• Corn Mixer

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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