Oven Operator
Manufacturing / Logistics
Liberty ,  South Carolina Nov 19, 2024
MIXER
Prerequisite: Must be able to train on 1st shift (6 AM - 2PM) (ALL SHIFTS)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for building a well-trained team which is passionate about safety, quality, efficiency, and company success.
  • 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.
  • Observe all expectations for quality, and safety
  • 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 over to ensure quality of product
  • Ensure all ingredients are brushed/wiped and inspected before being used
  • Able to lift 50 to 70 lbs. Able to work extended hours, available for overtime and weekend work as required
  • 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 management
  • Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
  • Assist production lead with changeovers as required (including moving materials, equipment, etc.)
  • 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
Other Responsibilities and Skills Needed:
  • Oral Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Ethics
  • Dependability
  • Decision-making
  • Attention to Detail
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
  • Must be willing to work weekends when needed
  • Basic mathematical skills
Physical and Safety Requirements: 
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50-70 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 surfaces
  • 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
Benefits:
  • Weekly Pay (Direct Deposit)
  • Insurance Benefits after 60 days (Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurances)