Mixing Operator (Grave shift)

gossner; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health insurance

Health/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

Holiday pay incentives

Weekend pay

401k with company contributions

Quarterly bonuses

Onsite cafeteria

Job summary

The Mixing Operator at Gossner Foods is responsible for operating equipment in the Mixing Department, batching, standardizing products, CIP procedures, and maintaining quality documentation in a fast-paced dairy facility. This role requires reliability, teamwork, and safety awareness, with training pay starting at $20.90 per hour and opportunities to advance to $24.40 per hour.

Gossner offers health insurance, PTO, 401k with company contributions, bonuses, and an onsite cafeteria in a

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must be dependable and able to maintain consistent attendance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly
• Must be able to perform physical duties associated with working in a manufacturing environment.
• Candidates must successfully complete required pre-employment background check, drug screening, and physical fitness testing.
• Job-specific training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor all equipment within the Mixing Department.
• Prepare, batch, and standardize products according to production specifications.
• Accurately complete required production, batching, and quality documentation.
• Perform manual equipment cleaning and automated CIP procedures.
• Obtain raw milk samples for quality testing.
• Weigh and prepare ingredients for batches under the direction of the Assistant Supervisor.
• Monitor equipment and product conditions and report abnormalities or concerns.
• Follow all food safety, GMP, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Assist with training new employees on Mixing Department procedures and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Assist other team members as needed to support production.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Teamwork

Dependable

Lift 50 lbs

English literacy

Safety focus

Background check

Job description

The Mixing Operator is responsible for operating equipment in the Mixing Department and preparing products for production. This position performs batching, product standardization, equipment cleaning, CIP procedures, and required documentation while following food safety, quality, and production standards.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, able to work well with a team, and comfortable working in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor all equipment within the Mixing Department.
• Prepare, batch, and standardize products according to production specifications.
• Accurately complete required production, batching, and quality documentation.
• Perform manual equipment cleaning and automated Clean-in-Place (CIP) procedures.
• Obtain raw milk samples for quality testing.
• Weigh and prepare ingredients for batches under the direction of the Assistant Supervisor.
• Monitor equipment and product conditions and report abnormalities or concerns.
• Follow all food safety, GMP, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Assist with training new employees on Mixing Department procedures and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Assist other team members as needed to support production.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must be dependable and able to maintain consistent attendance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly
• Must be able to perform physical duties associated with working in a manufacturing environment.
• Candidates must successfully complete required pre-employment background check, drug screening, and physical fitness testing.
• Job-specific training will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of experience in manufacturing, food production, dairy processing, or a related production environment.
• Previous experience with batching, mixing, CIP systems, sanitation, or food processing equipment is preferred.

Schedule

Graveyard Shift
Monday–Friday with rotating weekends
12:00 AM–8:30 AM

Compensation:

Your journey begins with training pay starting at $20.90 per hour, with the potential to reach $24.40 per hour after mastering all skill levels and experience.

Benefits:

At Gossner Foods, we care about our team members and offer a range of attractive benefits, including:

• FREE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR EMPLOYEES!
• Health, Dental, Vision, HSA with employer match up to $1,000K
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay incentives
• Weekend pay +2.50/hr.
• 401k with Company contributions.
• Quarterly bonuses to reward your hard work.
• Onsite cafeteria to keep you fueled and energized.

At Gossner Foods, we're not just a company-we're a growing family business with three dynamic locations across the western United States. With over 120 years of cheese-making expertise, cutting-edge equipment, and a passionate team, we're proud to be a leader in the dairy industry.

What started as a humble Swiss cheese plant has evolved into a thriving enterprise producing over 30 varieties of cheese and offering delicious UHT (Ultra High Temperature) shelf-stable milk in an array of flavors.

Be part of our exciting journey and contribute to our tradition of excellence. At Gossner Foods, every day brings new opportunities to innovate, grow, and make a difference. Join us and taste the success!

Gossner Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We want applicants of diverse background and hire without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws."