Mixing Machine Operator

Description

The Mixing Machine Operator is responsible for preparing batch blends of juices to formulation specifications. This position is also required to perform proper cleaning and sanitizing processes for all equipment and production areas and eliminate the hazard of spoilage in juices through pasteurization. Individual must be able to provide leadership of blending and pasteurization processes along with completion of appropriate documentation. This is a full-time, 1ST shift, non-exempt position that reports to the Quality Assurance Manager. 

Requirements

  Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and tend equipment to blend juice based on specific brix, acid ratios and blend formulations; and appropriately record within batch sheet 
• Operate computer control panel, or manually to open valves, and initiate flow of juice through pasteurizing equipment into designated tanks 
• Ensure compliance to plant policies and Federal and State regulations including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)/Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls (HARPC) and document pasteurization process
•  Perform periodic tests to ensure product quality and adherence to formulation 
• Document test results; communicate deviations to management and co-workers
• Perform periodic change over and clean up procedures; utilizing the Cleaning in Place (CIP) system to include thorough documentation of all processes and procedures 
• Stage ingredients prior to start of blend utilizing standard operating procedures (SSOPs) for blending processes
• Report actual usage in the Business Planning and Control System (BPCS) software system and resolve any variances in distribution 
• Perform physical ingredient inventory as needed/directed
• Maintain temperature records in refrigerated warehouse and tempering logs  
• Adhere to quality and safety standards  
• · Other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Pay: 

$22+/hr, wage based on experience; OT as required

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred 
• Previous manufacturing, warehouse or retail work experience preferred but will train the right candidate!
• Ability to learn Business Planning and Control System (BPCS) software (computer database for materials management), and to report items used by lot, item number, formulation number, date of use, and/or quantity 
• Must be detail oriented and quick learner
• Must be able to effectively communicate 
• Ability to follow instructions and work within deadlines
• Ability to work alone or as a member of a team, good cooperative skills
• Ability to learn microbial and analytical testing procedures
• Ability to communicate verbally and by written reports