Lead Mixer
Manufacturing / Logistics
Manufacturing / Logistics
Liberty Dec 27, 2024
Lead Mixer
Prerequisites for ALL skilled positions: Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
2nd Shift - 8 hour shifts (12 hour (6 PM – 6AM) shift starting January 3, 2025)
Prerequisites for ALL skilled positions: Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
2nd Shift - 8 hour shifts (12 hour (6 PM – 6AM) shift starting January 3, 2025)
- Responsible for building a well-trained team which is enthusiastic about safety, quality, efficiency, and company success.
- Meet or exceed company expectations for production performance to maximize sales.
- Knowledge of SQF, GMP’s, SOP’s, and HACCP, and other food process sanitation requirements.
- Report any/all food safety or food quality issues immediately to supervision or QA.
- Perform related duties as assigned by production lead or other leadership.
- Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Assist production lead with changeovers as required (including moving materials, equipment, etc.).
- Must enter all batches in Plex when mix is complete.
- Lift, dump, and mix all dry and liquid ingredients into mixer and dump station.
- Read and follow recipes and enter data into the Plex system for inventory control.
- Utilize HMI / PLC to manage batching / mixing system.
- Check viscosity by using measuring device and stopwatch.
- Check batter deposit weights, batter temperature, and other parameters as specified on documentation.
- Monitor the griddle and oven to ensure quality product.
- Able to lift 50 to 70 lbs. Able to work extended hours, available for overtime and weekend work as required.
- Ensure HMI / PLC is setup correctly for all mixing stations.
- Ensure mixers and pre-scalers are using correct tools (color coded, proper tools, etc.).
- Work with Shift Supervisor / Manager to ensure adequate staff are trained in mixing / pre-scaling positions.
- Develop means to reduce scrap and waste associated with mixing areas.
- Able to perform all tasks assigned to Lead Mixer, Mixer, Pre-Scaler
- Perform related duties as assigned by management.
- Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Ensure all ingredients are brushed/wiped and inspected before being used.
- Properly utilize labor resources to improve efficiency, minimize labor expense and reduce waste.
- Rework all product as needed, do not waste product.
- Notify production lead of any waste issues and/or machine malfunctions.
- Clean up line continuously throughout shift.
- Able to work extended hours, available for overtime and weekend work as required.
- Ability to troubleshoot any issues in the mixing operation.
- Meet or Exceed the Food Safety and Quality Standards of the Company
- We recognize that supplying 100% quality products from aspect, taste, nutrition, microbiology, and overall safety is a fundamental aspect of the satisfaction of our customers and consumers.
- Report all food safety or food quality issues to QA and Shift Supervision.
- Implement actions needed to prevent food safety and food quality issues.
- Meet or exceed expectations of strict adherence to Quality Standards
- Coordinate with QA to ensure company quality SOPs are adhered to.
- Demonstrate behaviors of a quality conscious culture.
- Ensure training is completed for your role and the roles of all team members in relationships to process and quality.
- Ensure customer specifications are being met through evaluation and immediate reaction.
- Develop a culture of quality within the scope of their role.
- Monitor and ensure that all GMP’s, SOP’s, and HACCP are always met.
- Ensure production floor is SQF ready EVERYDAY.
- Follow all safety and OSHA policies and report any issues or violations immediately to a supervisor.
- Safety is first within our organization. Quality is the second most important aspect of your role.
- Prevent cross-contamination by following all policies and procedures. Other Responsibilities and Skills Needed:
- Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; responds well to questions.
- Bi-lingual preferred but not required.
- Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; maintains a positive attitude; generates ideas and suggestions that improve the team’s performance, the efficiency of the process or the quality of the products.
- Ethics - Treats people from own and other cultures with respect; works with honesty and integrity; upholds organizational values.
- Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; is consistently at work and on time.
- Decision-making – Able to manage problems and think through to solutions. Knows when to act independently and when to involve the management team.
- Attention to Detail – Makes sure correct materials are being used in your process area; confirm that product is being packed according to customer requirements.
- Must be willing to work weekends when needed.
- Basic mathematical skills
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and all other food safety requirements.
- Complies with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE’s) requirements.
- Reports any food safety problems or potentially unsafe practices/conditions to lead or supervisor.
- Constant walking and standing on hard concrete service.
- Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, lifting, and climbing.
- Position will require working in very hot and cold conditions.
- Other conditions include flour dust, wet floors, occasional smoke, and fumes if product burns.
- Weekly Pay (Direct Deposit)
- Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance)