Mixer Operator

Dessert Holdings; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Dessert Holdings in Pembroke, NC is hiring a Production Mixer for 1st shift at $15.23 per hour. The role involves gathering ingredients, documenting usage and waste, and maintaining sanitary conditions in the mixing area while following approved formulas and safety protocols.

Applicants should have at least 6 months of food manufacturing experience (bakery preferred), a high school diploma or GED, and strong English communication skills. Flexibility to work various hours and shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a Food Manufacturing environment; bakery experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to communicate in English and write correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to leads, supervisors and R&D
• Flexibility to work various hours and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Accumulate all pre-approved ingredients from production bins.
• Document material used on each mix with total for the shift.
• Document on batch tickets the lot codes, batch tickets and waste logs.
• Store materials properly per formula and build sheets.
• Monitor temperature of materials used as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper disposal of mixing materials and utensils.
• Ensure all mixes are free of foreign objects and report any unsanitary conditions.
• Follow safety procedures with mixer equipment and blending operations.
• Report quality problems with ingredients or finished mixes to supervisors.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

6 months food manufacturing experience

Job description

Opportunity Overview

Are you ready to elevate your career in manufacturing operations and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America’s most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life’s sweetest moments! Our location in Pembroke, NC has an opening for a Mixer.

Production Mixer

1st Shift: $15.23 per hour

Your Day to Day

• Accumulate all pre-approved ingredients from production bins.
• Clearly and accurately document the material used on each mix with total for the shift.
• Accurately document on batch tickets the lot codes, batch tickets and waste logs.
• Ensure all materials being used on the floor are stored properly per formula and build sheets.
• Monitors temperature of the materials used as required.
• Responsible for all mixing bowls and carts are free from excess material and properly scrapped out between mixes.
• Responsible for housekeeping within their mixing area and ensure the proper disposal in approved containers of the mixing material that falls to the floor.
• Responsible that all mixes are free of any foreign objects.
• Responsible for reporting any unsanitary conditions of the equipment prior to use.
• Responsible to maintain sanitary and clean conditions throughout the shift including cleanliness of all utensils, working tables and work floor.
• Responsible for all utensils checked out daily are returned back at the end of the shift.
• Follows instructions for safe lifting and carrying of various objects in size and weight. Request assistance when needed.
• Responsible for identifying and reporting any defective equipment within their area.
• Responsible for escalating issues that result in overuse of material in the formula and build sheets.
• Ensure all materials are covered when not in use and stored to prevent any contamination.
• Follow safety procedures with turning on mixer equipment and utilize blending equipment in a safe and approved manner at all times.
• Advise the Supervisor or Production Manager and Quality technician of any quality problems with the ingredients or finished mix that does not meet standards.
• Understand the company’s food allergen program and ensure all products in the mixing area are stored properly.
• Follow the approved formula at all times unless written approval from R&D department. Do not make changes to the formula without authorization from R&D department.
• Comply with all Steven Charles product quality standards, policies, and procedures.
• Participate and be an active contributing member to the Steven Charles Operations team.
• Understands the management of Quality Systems and is familiar with SQF, HACCP, and GMP practices which help ensure the safety within the workplace and the production of a safe and quality product(s).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring To The Team

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a Food Manufacturing environment; bakery experience preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to communicate in English and write correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to leads, supervisors and R&D
• Flexibility to work various hours and shifts.

Required

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Benefits

Dessert Holdings offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan. Steven Charles sponsors a 401 (k) plan which includes company match. Steven Charles offers paid vacation, holidays, and provides wellness/sick, bereavement leave, and others income replacement plans for eligible employees.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Contact HR if you have any questions.