Mixing/Blender Operator - night shift

Post Holdings, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. is seeking a Mixing Machinery Operator to join our food production team. The role requires experience in operating mixing equipment, adherence to GMPs, and weight-control accuracy to ensure consistent batch quality.

Responsibilities include batching, weighing ingredients, cleaning the mixing room, and coordinating with other departments to maintain safe, efficient production. The candidate should have 2+ years in similar roles and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating mixing machinery in food manufacturing.
• Familiar with GMPs and product specifications.
• SPC/weight control experience.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to safe work practices, GMPs, and sanitary conditions; reports safety or quality concerns to management.
• Operates equipment to maintain regulatory standards and compliance at all times.
• Mixes batches of product per batching and kitting instructions; ensures accurate weighing of ingredients.
• Maintains accuracy and quality of batches; transfers to proper holding tank.
• Ensures proper cleaning and setup of mixing room equipment; participates in safety meetings.
• Uses scale and meters for precise readings; maintains knowledge of CIP and COP systems.
• Communicates with other departments to ensure efficient operation; records batch information for QA/regulatory compliance.
• Operates material handling equipment and manages inventory in system; notifies supervisor of major mechanical issues.

Skills

Mixing machinery operation

GMP compliance

Weight control (SPC)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that's First in Food.

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in the Village of West Jefferson, OH, is located just minutes from the western suburbs of Columbus and about 20 minutes to the west of downtown. We are proud to be Michael Foods' most recent greenfield project, producing high quality protein shakes serving people all around the world. It's our honor to continue our strong commitment to our employees, our community, and our environment.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to safe work practices, policies, and procedures. Follows Good Manufacturing Practices, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Reports any conditions or practices that may adversely affect employee safety or food safety/quality to management immediately.
• Operates equipment to maintain regulatory standards and compliance at all times.
• Mix batches of product in accordance with batching and kitting instructions.
• Responsible for accurately weighting of all ingredients to ensure consistent batching of products.
• Responsible for cleaning and production set up of the mixing room including assembly and disassembly of all piping and pumps in the mixing room.
• Responsible for selecting the correct production formulation in the formula editor to match production schedule.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of the individual batches to be mixed and transferred to the proper holding tank.
• Maintains active communication with other departments to ensure an efficient operation.
• Record appropriate information on batch sheets to meet Quality Assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Utilize scales and meters as needed to get as precise and accurate readings as possible.
• Have general knowledge of the Clean in Place (CIP) system.
• Proper equipment cleaning through use of Clean Out of Place (C.O.P.) tank.
• Operate motorized material handling equipment.
• Manage inventory consumptions or creation in inventory management system.
• Alerts the Supervisor when major mechanical problems and process deviations occur and reports any system abnormalities to reduce the risk of, and damage to, the system or product.
• Team player who aligns and upholds our values: Teamwork, Accountability, Innovation and Continuous Improvement and passion for customer and consumers.
• Attends and actively participates in safety meetings and trainings.
• Train new hires as required.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance.
• Fosters open communications and a good attitude toward work and fellow employees
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 + years of experience operating mixing machinery, and handling GMP's and product specifications
• SPC (weight control)

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• 2 years' of experience operating blending equipment in a food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend shift change instructions, short correspondence, emails, and memos.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with other employees.
• Ability to calculate general mathematics using units of weight measurement and volume.
• Ability to solve problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• General knowledge of chemicals
• Basic level computer skills, necessary to operate equipment controls.
• Ability to plan activities and work independently.
• Maintain a positive and engaging attitude towards colleagues at work.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• General knowledge of equipment and troubleshooting to correct processing deficiencies; ability to recognize and react in short time.