Mixer - Growth‑Oriented Food Production Operator

Butterball; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Shift premiums

Paid vacation

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flex spending

Dependent care

Accident insurance

Job summary

Butterball Farms, Inc. is seeking a Mixer to correctly set up and mix ingredients for production runs. The role involves manual as well as automated processes, operating a batch mixing system, and verifying quality per specifications.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years in a food manufacturing setting, familiarity with HMI panels, and strong teamwork and communication skills. This on-site position offers a supportive culture with growth opportunities and shift premiums.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a food manufacturing production setting preferred.
• HMI Panel experience would be ideal.
• Proficiency with iPad and computer software.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated ability to learn, adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high attention to detail while ensuring safety practices.
• Perform pre-weighting of ingredients using batch cards.
• Start up and run automated mixing system; interact with HMI panels.
• Conduct start-up/shut-down of equipment; monitor performance and perform changeovers.
• Ensure product meets quality standards per specifications.
• Log lot codes and slurry samples for QA testing.
• Weigh, mix and add ingredients to the batch; maintain proper weight range.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Math & reading

Tools

HMI Panel

iPad & software

Job description

Butterball Farms, Inc. is seeking a Mixer to correctly set up and mix ingredients for production runs. The role involves manual as well as automated processes, operating a batch mixing system, and verifying quality per specifications.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years in a food manufacturing setting, familiarity with HMI panels, and strong teamwork and communication skills. This on-site position offers a supportive culture with growth opportunities and shift premiums.