Second-Shift Dough Mixer Operator

Aapstaff; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aapstaff is seeking a Mixer Operator in our Production – Mixing department to accurately prepare and mix dough according to approved formulations and schedules. You will handle ingredients, weigh accurately, document batches, and maintain sanitation and traceability throughout the process.

The role emphasizes following GMP and food-safety procedures, maintaining clean work areas, and ensuring timely transfer to the next production stage.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow written formulations and schedules.
• Accurate weighing and measurement of ingredients.
• Maintain accurate batch records and traceability.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Review the production schedule and approved formulation before beginning each product.
• Verify that the correct ingredients and materials are being used for the scheduled product.
• Accurately weigh and scale ingredients according to the approved formulation.
• Follow the required ingredient addition sequence, mixing times, and other established mixing procedures.
• Operate the mixer and associated equipment safely and according to established procedures.
• Monitor dough during mixing and identify abnormal appearance, consistency, temperature, or other conditions.
• Properly transfer or discharge finished dough to the next stage of production.
• Inspect ingredients and packaging before use for damage, contamination, incorrect material, or other abnormalities.
• Follow FIFO or other established inventory-rotation requirements.
• Keep ingredients properly identified and protected from contamination.
• Follow established allergen-handling and changeover procedures.
• Ingredient identification and lot information as required
• Ingredient weights
• Batch number
• Room temperature
• Water temperature
• Finished dough temperature
• Rework amount, when applicable
• Other required process information
• Accurately record all required information for each batch, including: Complete records at the time the work is performed. Do not pre-fill or falsify production records. Ensure records are legible, complete, and accurate. Maintain batch traceability so affected product can be identified if a problem is discovered.
• Follow all GMP, food-safety, allergen, sanitation, and company procedures.
• Verify ingredients and quantities before adding them to the mixer.
• Immediately report incorrect ingredients, incorrect weights, contamination concerns, unusual dough conditions, or other deviations.
• Stop and notify supervision or Quality when a condition could affect product safety, quality, or traceability.
• Clearly identify and hold questionable material or dough until disposition is determined by authorized personnel.
• Do not independently rework, use, or dispose of nonconforming dough unless authorized by established procedure or supervision/Quality.
• Maintain the mixer and mixing room in a clean and sanitary condition throughout the shift.
• Clean spills and ingredient accumulation promptly.
• Clean the mixer, utensils, scales, containers, and surrounding work area according to established sanitation procedures.
• Complete required cleaning at the end of each shift.
• Perform scheduled detailed or periodic cleaning as required.
• Store tools and utensils in their designated locations.
• Complete required sanitation records accurately.
• Communicate with the production line to ensure dough is prepared at the correct time and rate to support continuous production.
• Immediately communicate delays, ingredient shortages, equipment problems, formulation discrepancies, or other conditions that could interrupt production.
• When a mixing error or process deviation occurs, identify the affected batch or batches and notify supervision or Quality.
• Provide an accurate handoff to the incoming Mixer Operator at shift change, including current product, batch status, ingredient status, equipment condition, and any outstanding issues.
• Follow all company safety procedures and required PPE requirements.
• Use proper lifting and material-handling techniques when handling ingredients.
• Operate mixers, scales, and material-handling equipment only as trained and authorized.
• Follow lockout/tagout and machine-safety procedures when applicable.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, or injuries.

Skills

Formulation reading

Weighing accuracy

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Communication

Independence

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Aapstaff is seeking a Mixer Operator in our Production – Mixing department to accurately prepare and mix dough according to approved formulations and schedules. You will handle ingredients, weigh accurately, document batches, and maintain sanitation and traceability throughout the process.

The role emphasizes following GMP and food-safety procedures, maintaining clean work areas, and ensuring timely transfer to the next production stage.