MIXER OPERATOR

KENT WORLDWIDE; Beardstown (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

KENT Nutrition Group, Inc., a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE™ family, is seeking a Mixer Operator to join our team in Beardstown, IL. This position is a first-shift role, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m., with a starting wage of $23.04 per hour plus standard benefits. The role requires safe and efficient operation of scheduled feed mill mixing processes to meet production goals and quality specifications.

Qualifications

• OSHA safety knowledge required.
• Familiarity with HACCP/FSMA practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid math ability to complete documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving.
• Knowledge of cGMPs in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mixing system for all finished feeds.
• Calibrate the mixing system.
• Ensure mixing follows formula cards for QA.
• Record and update logs of feed formulations.
• Ensure equipment is clean and operating properly.
• Inform management of any errors in mixing process.
• Follow feed mill SOPs.
• Assist in other production areas as needed.
• Learn and follow cGMP in Feed Mixer’s Guide.
• Perform other duties as assigned by plant management.

Skills

OSHA safety

HACCP

FSMA

Good communication

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

cGMPs

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

KENT Nutrition Group, Inc., a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE™ family of companies, is seeking a Mixer Operator to join our team in Beardstown, IL. In this role, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently performing scheduled feed mill mixing operations to support production goals and ensure products meet quality and company specifications. This is a first-shift opportunity working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• The starting wage for this role is $23.04 per hour in addition to KENT standard benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k). Final compensation is subject to variation based on the candidate's skills, job responsibilities, location and other pertinent factors.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain mixing system for all finished feeds
• Calibration of the mixing system
• Ensure all mixing is in accordance with formula card for quality assurance
• Record and update logs of various feed formulations mixed daily
• Make sure equipment is operating properly, cleaned and maintained to ensure proper and continual working condition if mill operation
• Keep management inform of any errors or issues in the mixing process
• Follow feed mill Standard Operating Procedures
• Assist in any area of production as requested by the production superintendent, plant manager or supervisor
• Learn and follow cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) in Feed Mixer’s Guide
• Other duties as assigned by plant management

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be a minimum of 18 years old to work in plant
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements
• Knowledge of HACCP Feed & Food Safety Plan
• Knowledge of FSMA
• Good communication skills; verbal and written
• Math skills sufficient to complete documentation
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Thorough understanding of cGMP’s
• Ability to cooperate with co-workers is essential
• Excellent work ethic a must

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience in feed or production related work

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Able to safely lift a minimum of 50 lbs. from floor to working height as job requires
• Ability to work safely in a dust environment
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all seasonal weather conditions
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and physical