Mixer Operator -NEW LINE

Pure's Food Specialties, LLC.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure's Food Specialties, LLC. is seeking a Mixer Operator to prepare dough per recipes and production standards. This role operates mixing equipment, follows food-safety procedures, maintains accurate records, and keeps the work area clean and safe in a Chicago facility.

The position supports two shifts: 7:00AM–3:00PM and 3:00PM–11:00PM, with flexibility for weekends and holidays. Previous experience with production equipment and strict adherence to GMP, HACCP, and SQF requirements are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: No specific educational requirements.
• Experience: Previous experience operating and maintaining production equipment and ensuring efficient operation of the production line is required.

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.

Job 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 fosters a workplace where every individual is valued and respected.

Requirements

Compensation details: 18-19 Hourly Wage