Mixing Operator - Third Shift

CO1400 Griffith Foods International Inc.; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, and more

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Griffith Foods International Inc. seeks a Mixing Operator for the third shift at the Alsip, Illinois site.

The role runs Sunday through Thursday from 10:00 pm to 6:30 am, with an hourly rate of $23.18 plus a 10% shift differential, and potential earnings stepping up after 6, 12, or 24 months. The position requires lifting up to 50 lbs, English proficiency, basic math, ERP experience, overtime readiness, and the ability to work around allergens and chemicals.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Proficient reading, writing and speaking English.
• Basic math skills for unit conversions and calculations.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics AX or RedZone).
• Willing to work overtime, including Saturdays.
• Ability to stand and move for long periods; comfortable around allergens and chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and load mixing equipment.
• Set up and troubleshoot production equipment in accordance with GMP, HACCP, and Griffith Production System.
• Verify and ensure accurate counts of raw materials needed to produce a blended product.
• Add raw materials to the blender following the manufacturing sequence on the formula.
• Discharge blended product from the blender using the prescribed screen size.
• Follow specified customer sampling requirements of blended product.
• Fill out daily schedule control to document production, quality, and performance.
• Clean and sanitize the production equipment, tools, and work area.
• Dispose of trash and garbage containers.
• Support BRC audit requirements, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and legal standards.

Skills

Lift up to 50 lbs

English proficiency

Basic math

ERP systems

Overtime

Physical stamina

Allergen exposure

Work authorization

Job description

Title

Mixing Operator – Third Shift

Location

Onsite in Alsip, Illinois

Shift & Hours

Third Shift: Sunday – Thursday (10:00 pm – 6:30 am)

Compensation

Hiring hourly rate: $23.18/hr (+10% shift differential). Possible earnings:

• 6 months – $23.97/hr
• 12 months – $24.77/hr
• 24 months – $25.56/hr

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and load mixing equipment.
• Set up and troubleshoot production equipment in accordance with GMP, HACCP, and the Griffith Production System.
• Verify and ensure accurate counts of raw materials needed to produce a blended product.
• Add raw materials to the blender following the manufacturing sequence on the formula.
• Discharge blended product from the blender using the prescribed screen size.
• Follow specified customer sampling requirements of blended product.
• Fill out of daily schedule control to document production, quality, and performance.
• Clean and sanitize the production equipment, tools, and work area.
• Dispose of trash and garbage containers.
• Support BRC audit requirements, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and legal standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs. regularly throughout the shift.
• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking of English, including the ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write simple correspondence.
• Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Working knowledge of Enterprise Resources Planning systems such as Microsoft Dynamics AX or RedZone or similar.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed throughout the week, including Saturdays.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods during the shift.
• Comfortable working with and around allergens and cleaning chemicals.
• Must currently be at least 18 years of age and possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Physical Requirements

• Often sit, stand, and walk in both office and plant environments.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Safely navigate stairs and ladders.

Environmental Concerns

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock.
• Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud; hearing protection is required in designated areas.
• Dust and odor present in environment.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.