Mixer Operator -NEW LINE

Pures Food Specialties LLC; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Pures Food Specialties LLC is seeking a Mixer Operator in Illinois to prepare dough per recipes and production standards. You will operate mixers, use digital scales, and maintain clean, safe work areas while following food-safety procedures.

Responsibilities include reading recipes, recording batch information, troubleshooting issues, and supporting fellow shifts. There is a requirement to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating and maintaining production equipment.
• Experience ensuring efficient operation of the production line.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and follow all company safety guidelines and procedures.
• Understand and follow all Food Safety policies and procedures.
• Read and understand recipes and production instructions.
• Mix dough according to established recipes and production standards.
• Operate mixers, including the use of timers and batch recipe systems.
• Use digital scales accurately and understand basic scale functions.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues within established recipe guidelines.
• Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures and accurately record mix lot numbers and production information.
• Clean and refill ingredient bins and label them with the correct lot numbers.
• Monitor and assist with upstream and downstream equipment to help maintain continuous production.
• Properly clean mixers and work areas during and after production runs and changeovers.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all plant safety, GMP, allergen-control, food-defense, HACCP, and SQF requirements.
• Maintain safe and high-quality food products by following all food-safety and quality procedures.
• Immediately report any food-safety or quality issues to the supervisor.
• Follow supervisor's instructions and support the shift team as needed.
• Be willing to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays, and assist in other departments when needed.

Skills

Safety procedures

Reading recipes

Using digital scales

Recordkeeping

Team collaboration

Tools

Mixers

Batch recipe systems

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The Mixer Operator prepares dough according to recipes and production standards. This role operates mixing equipment, follows food-safety procedures, maintains accurate records, and keeps the work area clean and safe.

Role and Responsibilities

• Work safely and follow all company safety guidelines and procedures.
• Understand and follow all Food Safety policies and procedures.
• Read and understand recipes and production instructions.
• Mix dough according to established recipes and production standards.
• Operate mixers, including the use of timers and batch recipe systems.
• Use digital scales accurately and understand basic scale functions.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues within established recipe guidelines.
• Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures and accurately record mix lot numbers and production information.
• Clean and refill ingredient bins and label them with the correct lot numbers.
• Monitor and assist with upstream and downstream equipment to help maintain continuous production.
• Properly clean mixers and work areas during and after production runs and changeovers.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all plant safety, GMP, allergen-control, food-defense, HACCP, and SQF requirements.
• Maintain safe and high-quality food products by following all food-safety and quality procedures.
• Immediately report any food-safety or quality issues to the supervisor.
• Follow supervisor's instructions and support the shift team as needed.
• Be willing to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays, and assist in other departments when needed.

1st Shift: 7:00AM-3:00PM

2nd Shift: 3:00PM-11:00PM

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of this position.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for the entire shift.
• Ability to climb steps and ladders.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Education: No specific educational requirements.

Experience: Previous experience operating and maintaining production equipment and ensuring efficient operation of the production line is required.

EEO Statement: Pure's Food Specialties is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We ensure fair treatment in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and compensation. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion foster a workplace where every individual is valued and respected.