Mixer/Compounder - 1st Shift

Jimmy Jazz; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Holiday pay/PTO

Quarterly bonus

Advancement opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness discounts

Job summary

Ourvita is seeking a Mixer for production and blending operations in Minnesota. The role involves weighing, blending, labeling, and moving finished products while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The position offers a base pay of $24.46 per hour with a quarterly bonus, standard 5S cleanliness, and opportunities for growth within a manufacturing-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year related field experience or equivalent.
• Food & beverage or pharmaceutical experience a plus.
• Reliable transportation to travel between buildings (2 miles apart).

Responsibilities

• Accurately complete batch records and logbooks for blending and cleaning.
• Operate blenders and related accessories.
• Use scales, charge walk-behind lifts, and verify items staged.
• Pre-weigh and blend lots; label items properly.
• Move drums and totes of finished product to correct locations.
• Observe product and equipment for defects and report issues.
• Follow GMP, SOPs, and lockout/tag out rules; report safety concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness of machines and work area to 5S standards.
• Other duties as assigned; operate forklift as needed.

Skills

English literacy

Mechanical aptitude

Time management

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

• Base Pay $24.46 / Hour
• Other Compensation Quarterly Bonus
• Job Category Production, Operations
• Industry Manufacturing
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 5%
• Manage Others No

Description

Ourvita is the largest Europe-based CDMO for food supplements, with a strong global presence. Backed by over 3,000 dedicated professionals worldwide, we pride ourselves on a customer-centric approach and a culture built on expertise, resilience, service quality, and consumer insight—working together to create innovative and impactful solutions. Our vision is to make high-quality health and medical products accessible whenever and wherever they are needed, transforming lives and advancing healthcare globally. Through our commitment to development, distribution, and strategic partnerships, we strive to deliver excellence across the entire value chain. We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Mixerto join our team and contribute to this mission.

Schedule

Monday to Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM

To weigh and combine ingredients, in accordance with batch record instructions, in mixer and blend for a final product.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Accurately complete batch records and logbooks used for blending and cleaning (dry/full) and all equipment used in the process.
• Proper operation of all blenders, plus associated accessories.
• Proper use of scales and checking/charging walk behind lifts daily.
• Verifying items staged are correct.
• Pre-weighing/blending lots correctly and in a timely manner along with correctly labeling all items.
• Move drums and totes of finished product to proper location.
• Observe product and machine operation to detect defects or machine malfunction during production run. Call maintenance with any concerns about equipment issues.
• Resolve minor problems that may arise with the mixing operation.
• Comply with all company safety, GMP's, SOP's and lockout/tag out rules. Report any safety issues or concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness of machines and work area to 5S Standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ability to operate a forklift, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.

Safety Protocol

• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as deemed necessary from time to time.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Certifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One (1) year related field experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Food & beverage or pharmaceutical experience a plus.
• Small company (<500) experience a plus
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Reliable transportation to occasionally drive between buildings (2 miles apart.)

Skills Required

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical documentation, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Moderate mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and superiors.
• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out interactions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to define problems and establish facts.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage time when deadlines need to be met.
• Must be 18 years old to operate machinery.

Summary

At Ourvita, we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and engaging work environment that fosters growth and development. We offer competitive market pay, quarterly bonus, and a benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Basic Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) benefits at no cost to employees
• Holiday pay and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Opportunities for advancement
• Fitness discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement