Mixing Operator - Third Shift

Griffith Foods Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Griffith Foods Inc. is hiring a Mixing Operator to join our production team in Lithonia, GA. This shift runs Sunday through Thursday, 11:00pm to 7:30am, with an hourly rate of $27.68 plus a $0.50 shift differential.

The role involves safely operating mixing equipment, adding raw materials, and ensuring batch accuracy and quality per GMP, HACCP, and Griffith Production System. You will verify material counts, discharge blended product, perform sampling, and document production metrics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 months experience in USDA-regulated manufacturing preferred.
• Experience operating mixing or blending equipment.
• Familiarity with food safety requirements (BRC, GMP).
• Working knowledge of ERP software such as Microsoft Dynamics AX or RedZone.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate production equipment.
• Verify counts of raw materials required for each batch.
• Add raw materials to blender following the formula sequence.
• Discharge blended product using prescribed screen size.
• Complete daily production schedule to document production, quality, and performance.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work area; dispose of trash.
• Lift up to 50 pounds regularly during shift.
• Support BRC audit requirements and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

English fluency

Lifting 50 lbs

Reading/writing instructions

ERP knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX

RedZone ERP

Job description

**TITLE: Mixing Operator – Third Shift****LOCATION: Onsite in Lithonia, GA SHIFT & HOURS:** Sunday thru Thursday, 11:00pm - 7:30am**Hiring Hourly Rate:** $27.68/hr. (plus $0.50 Shift Differential)**2 Year Earning Potential Based on Continuous Learning Progression Pay*** 6 Months - $28.20/hr.* 12 Months- $28.72/hr.Griffith Foods is hiring a **Mixing Operator** to join our Production Team. The Mixing Operator is responsible for the safe operation and loading of mixing equipment and for operating, setting up, and troubleshooting production equipment in accordance with company quality, safety, and regulatory standards (Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, Critical Control Point, and Griffith Production System).**As a Mixing Operator your responsibilities will include:*** Ability to safely operate production equipment.* Verify and ensure accurate counts of raw materials needed to produce a blended product.* Addition of raw materials to the blender following the manufacturing sequence on the formula.* Discharging blended product from the blender using the prescribed screen size.* Following specified customer sampling requirements of blended product.* Filling out of daily schedule control to document production, quality, and performance.* Cleaning and sanitizing the production equipment and tools, including work area.* Disposal of trash and garbage containers.* Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs. regularly throughout the shift* Supporting British Retail Consortium (BRC) audit requirements, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and legal standards.**Qualified candidates will have:*** Ability to regularly lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds throughout the shift* Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently, including the ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; and the ability to communicate with individuals and small groups.* Ability to 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.* Working overtime as needed throughout the week, up to and including Saturday work.* 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 be able to work **onsite** in **Lithonia**, **GA** location**Candidates 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.****What will set you apart:*** High school diploma or general education degree (GED)* 3 months of experience and/or training in a USDA regulated manufacturing environment* Experience operating mixing or blending equipment.* Familiarity with food safety requirements.* Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX and RedZone ERP software.Physical Requirements:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk to communicate and listen effectively. This will require both office and plant environments. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Safely navigate stairs and laddersEnvironmental Concerns:While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud; hearing protection is required in designated areas. Dust and odor present in environment.**The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:**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.