Mixer/Operator 4am-2pm $16/hour

Butterball; Grand Rapids (MI); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Description du poste

Description

Butterball Farms, Inc. is a world-class food manufacturer on a mission to Enrich Lives and has been recognized as a West Michigan and National Best and Brightest Company to work for. With over 60 years in the industry Butterball Farms, Inc. works hard to enrich the lives of our customers, employees, and communities. We imagine butter differently, have a highly recognizable client list and are known by our customers for our innovation, reliability, responsiveness, and our value-add approach to business. Our amazing culture is recognized globally. We are financially sound, rapidly growing, and poised for continued success.

*SIGN-ON Bonus Up To $800* for successful candidates- details to be shared during the interview process!

Are you a self-starter looking for a challenge? Do you have any prior mixing experience? If so, this might be the opportunity you are looking for! Butterball Farms, Inc. is currently hiring a Mixer who will be responsible for the proper ingredient setup and mixing of all ingredients for the production run.

As a Mixer, you will:

• Maintain high attention to detail while ensuring safety practices
• Using a batch card, perform the pre-weighting of ingredients
• Efficiently start up and run an automated mixing system by interacting with HMI panels
• Start-up and shut-down equipment, monitor performance of the machine, efficiently operate equipment, complete required documentation and be able to efficiently perform changeovers
• Ensure product meets quality standards according to product specification
• Ensure all equipment is operational- complete basic troubleshooting to resolve any machine-related issues
• Follow procedures on specification sheets to ensure the correct ingredients are being utilized per product run consistently
• Identify and obtain ingredients as needed
• Visually inspect ingredients for foreign objects
• Perform simple mathematical equations
• Properly weigh, mix and add ingredients to the batch
• Obtain and log lot codes for ingredients being used
• Obtain and log slurry samples for QA testing
• Ensure you are maintaining a proper weight range
• Operate the kettle, grinder, and whipper within specific parameters
• Use the HMI/Control Panel effectively and monitor the speed
• Monitor and maintain proper whip percentage
• Visually determine batch progress
• Maintain proper product temperatures and a proper consistency
• Maintain a full kettle at all times

We Offer:

• Great room for growth & advancement
• A culture that celebrates innovation, continuous improvement, personal development, and diversity
• 2nd/3rd Shift Premiums
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401K Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Access to The Source
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive Benefits plan- Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Critical Illness, Flex Spending, Dependent Care, Accident Insurance

Butterball Farms, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

We believe a successful Mixer will have the following qualifications:

• A minimum of 1-2 years of previous experience in a food manufacturing production setting preferred
• Previous HMI Panel experience would be ideal
• Proficiency in working with iPad and computer software
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated ability to implement and manage change effectively, and an eagerness to learn
• Ability to lift heavy weight frequently (Up to 50 pounds)
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Teamwork and ability to work with others
• Detail-oriented: Excellent eye-hand coordination
• Math and reading skills
• Problem-solving skills