Mixer for Food Manufacturer 1st and 3rd shift. Monday to Friday. Weekends available

Meiji America Inc. / D.F. Stauffer’s Biscuit Co. is currently hiring 1st and 3rd shift Mixers for Food Manufacturer Industry.This position is full-time; schedule is 6 days per week; Saturday or Sunday availability required.About Us:

The Meiji Group was founded in Japan in 1916. For nearly a century, it has provided a broad range of products built upon the accumulated knowledge and skills of its talented workforce. Its products are extensive and include confectionery, dairy, baby food, infant formula, sports nutritional, health and beauty items, as well as pharmaceuticals.

Meiji America Inc., founded in 2011, as the United States division distributes Meiji branded confections as well as Stauffer’s branded cookies and crackers in the US market.

Meiji manufactures and distributes a variety of unique confectionery and snack products including HELLO PANDA™, YAN YAN™ and CHOCOROOMS®. ABOUT THE ROLEThe primary function of a Mixer is to combine raw ingredients from silos, bulk bins and scaled ingredients into the mixer following a predetermined formula to produce consistent batches of dough delivered timely to the processing line.RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Works well with others, fostering a team atmosphere.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area at all times.
• Comply with all GMP requirements.
• Completes assigned jobs with respect to fellow workers and supervisors.
• Manages time effectively when changing over to a different product to minimize downtime.
• Obtains scaled ingredients from scaling area and stages them for efficient use.
• Locates, obtains and weighs other liquids ingredients needed according to the formula.
• Following de formula, combines all the ingredients and mixes to the prescribed times.
• Ability to mix any dough to proper specification and line speed, to prevent accumulation of dough if the line goes down.
• Full knowledge of dough consistency (touch, look, taste) for various products and product lines.
• Prior to dumping the dough into the trough, allows the process operator to check the consistency of the dough.
• Delivers the trough to the processing line and positions it into the lift for lines using a dough dump system.
• Trained to use applicable classes of Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) and must maintain valid certification.
• Full knowledge of proper operation of equipment and systems in mixing department.
• Accurately and timely, completes all necessary paperwork and communicates any changes thoroughly to the next shift.
• Monitors the equipment for any maintenance related item that may affect the efficient production of quality products and reports any issues to supervision.
• Monitors the equipment and mixing procedure for safety and reports any issues to the supervisor.
• Assists in cleaning of equipment, utensils, tools, etc. at the end of production runs and during changeovers.
• Able to properly submit work orders as needed.
• Assists or oversees the training of new employees by applying knowledge of techniques to mix by formulas.
• Assist with changeovers, machine set up and cleaning.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read and record written instructions from a formula sheet.
• Ability to work independently.
• Notify supervision of any issues
• Must adhere/comply with all Company policies, procedures and practices.
• Must be trained and demonstrate full understanding and competency in LOTO procedure when assigned to Cream Mixing area.
• All other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITYA mixer will be accountable to the Production Supervisor for fulfillment of his or her duties. The performance of a Mixer will be measured to the degree of his or her production levels and quality of work performed in these assigned areas.EXPERIENCESome manufacturing experience in a food plant helpful.EDUCATIONHigh school or equivalent.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTWhile performing the essential duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb and lift up to 50lbs and shared weight up to 100lbs. Occasional exposure to airborne dust, high humidity and extremes of hot and cold are possible. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb and lift up to 50lbs and shared weight up to 100lbs. Occasional exposure to airborne dust, high humidity and extremes of hot and cold are possible. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.PAY

• 1st Shift:   $19.30/Hour
• 3rd Shift:   $20.80/Hour

SHIFT HOURS

• 1st Shift:   5AM - 1:30PM
• 3rd Shift:  9PM - 5:30PM

BENEFITS: (Full time employees)

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan - including employer match
• Pay time off
• Life insurance
• Referral program

This position is full-time; schedule is 6 days per week; Saturday or Sunday availability required.

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