1st Shift Mixer
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL we are a world-class contract manufacturer producing wholesome baked goods, snacks and packaged foods for many of the world’s leading food companies. As one of the largest and fastest growing food co-manufacturing companies in the US, we are the proud owner and operator of over 35 facilities globally. Our nearly 10,000 employee-strong organization is leading the way and setting new standards for quality, safety, flexibility and efficiency while feeding families around the globe.
Hearthside’s exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for customers of all shapes and sizes, and by our resolute commitment to our belief that there are no great companies without great culture. Our culture of personal empowerment enables growth, learning, and continuous improvement every day!
Job Title: Mixer
Department: Production
Reports to: Shift Manager
Job Summary: This position will place raw materials into the mixer in accordance with product recipe specifications as required by Oak State and the daily production schedule.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Verify weights of ingredients being used
- Stage ingredients in the mixing area for future batches to ensure timely production of dough
- Remove raw dough from mixer and place it in the dough trough
- Scrape mixer bowl and paddles to an appropriate cleanliness dependant upon the next variety of dough being processed
- Visually inspect dough for proper color and texture before transporting to the oven are
- Transport dough trough to the over area
- Presoak ingredients for upcoming batches of dough
- Operate mixer an all other equipment in a safe manner
- Complete and assemble all documentation required for quality assurance and production records
- Maintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion
- Must follow all “Lock out/Tag out” procedures when working on equipment
- All other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required in English in order to understand equipment instruction manuals, select the proper ingredient, follow formulas, and specifications, read instruments, and record all required data
- Must be knowledgeable in GMPs and HACCP program
- Must display great attention to detail
- Must have sufficient math skills to calculate inputs, accurately weigh ingredients, and accurately measure samples by weight or dimensions
- Must be able to lift 55.5 lbs. unassisted
- Must be able to lift 55.5 lbs. to 75 lbs. with assistance
- Ability stand and walk up to 90% of the time scheduled
- Ability to multi-task and shift priorities while paying close attention to detail
- Must have the ability to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures
Job Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age
Other details
- Job Family Skilled Labor
- Pay Type Hourly
- Wenona, 775 IL-251, Wenona, Illinois, United States of America