Batch Mixer 2nd Shift 1:30pm - 11:00pm

$45,760 - $47,840/Yr

GFF Inc - Plochman Inc - Manteno, IL

Full-time

Manteno, IL

About the position

The Batch Mixer position at GFF Inc - Plochman Inc is a multi-skilled role focused on the operation and quality control of salad dressing mixing equipment. The role requires a production-oriented individual with food safety training and strong leadership skills, who will work closely with other operators to ensure the efficient and accurate mixing of salad dressing ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Start-up and shutdown of Salad Dressing mixing equipment following Safety, Quality, and Production guidelines.
• Set up materials and equipment to be used in daily mixing.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation following all guidelines.
• Assist Batch weigher as needed.
• Inspect pre-weighed batches for accuracy.
• Monitor materials in use to ensure productivity and quality requirements are maintained.
• Transport totes as needed to ensure safe and productive work area.
• Relieve and fill-in for the Salad Mixer as needed.
• Take samples to the Lab for quality checks such as Total Salts, PH, temperature, viscosity, taste, and Acidity testing.
• Keep accurate production and quality records.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the Salad Dressing mixing area.
• Participate as an active member of the Production Team.
• Participate in Quality and Productivity improvement efforts.
• Follow all written and verbal Salad Dressing mixing production instructions and priorities.
• Monitor and turn in all production and quality sheets for the shift.
• Inform Production Manager of all production, quality, safety, or personnel issues.
• Document duties as scheduled in the computer-based system.
• Assist in finding coverage for shift to fill in for absences and vacations.
• Maintain a good working and communication relationship with co-workers, warehouse personnel, the Production Supervisor, and Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Effective verbal, listening, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with other departments in the company.
• Ability to work off shifts, weekends, and holidays if required.
• Self-directed.
• Good attendance.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of manufacturing environment and practices.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $22 - $23 per hour.