Mixer/Batcher (Night Shift)

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, Processor 2 is responsible for ensuring the products scheduled for production are produced as per the proper recipes and formulas and in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) requirements. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up decks and equipment for product runs and changeovers per cook sheet, ensuring safety, quality, and production standards.
• Pre-scale ingredients accurately and efficiently according to cook sheets.
• Monitor processing activities against the production schedule and update QC, Maintenance, and Supervisors as needed.
• Ensure QC protocols are followed and complete all required documentation accurately and on time.
• Inspect equipment, initiate sanitation protocols, and maintain sterilization, sanitation, and housekeeping standards per SSOPs.
• Ensuring all standards for sterilization, sanitation & housekeeping as per Company SSOP's are met
• Assisting in training is required to ensure proper production SOPs. GMP's, equipment and Health & Safety Standards are met
• Carry out timely and effective line handover between shifts, including the completion of proper documentation and accurate briefing on progress/issues
• Participate in product trials, customer audits, and integrate plant, quality, safety, and security policies into daily operations.
• Delegate tasks effectively, train new employees.
• Perform tasks on time and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• All other work as assigned by duly authorized Supervisor

Education and Experience:

• Previous production or processing experience or equivalent required
• High School Diploma is preferred.
• Forklift, Reach Truck and Electric Pallet Truck License is required 

Knowledge and Skills:

• Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors as a Quality Focused, Service orientated team player
• Solve problems independently as per standard guidelines and procedures
• Written skills for document completion and use
• Oral & written communication to give and understand work instructions (both written & verbal)
• Working with others, problem solving, critical thinking, continuous learning, finding information
• Significant use of memory