Food Product Mixer | $17.00 / hour | Swing Shift at Express Employment Professionals

Food Product Mixer

Pay: $17.00 / hour

Swing Shift: Monday - Thursday, 1:20 pm - 12:00 am

Hillsboro, OR

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Position Overview:

To manufacture finished products in accordance with company and FDA, USDA, ODA standards, safety regulations and quality control measures, in an effort to complete the scheduled production on a daily basis. It is required that this position actively supports company and all employees and customers in a positive manner.

Essential Job Functions:

The information provided below encompasses the functions and capabilities linked with this position.

• This position is responsible to support all HACCP, Food Safety, Food Fraud, Food Defense programs and regulations by completing all Lot Tracking, Critical Control Point and Sanitation requirements.
• Reviews daily production schedule with assigned assistant mixer and line operator.
• Works closely with assigned assistant mixer to stage ingredients for efficient mixing operation.
• Collects keys to locks for lockout procedures and assembles mixing apparatus according to production schedule.
• Places ingredients according to written formulas in appropriate mixing apparatus. Operates mixing apparatus for particular formula in accordance with written specifications, quality assurance guidelines and safety procedures.
• Ensures products are manufactured using Good Manufacturing Practices and that Allergen and HACCP principles are utilized.
• Tests the pH of each batch of product and records the results. Informs quality assurance if pH is out of specification.
• Notifies quality Assurance Manager or Mixing supervisor of substandard raw ingredients or inconsistencies of products in process.
• Follow documented procedures for Lot Tracking and coordinate efforts with Inventory Control personnel.
• Performs lockout procedures and disassembles mixing apparatus, including pumps and grinders, in order to carry out sanitation procedures.
• Cleans and disinfects mixing utensils, tools, buckets, bins, and general work areas. Completes required production paperwork.
• Notifies mixing supervisor when raw ingredients or supplies are low or missing.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of GMPs and Allergen programs, HACCP, Food Safety, Food Defense, Quality Assurance, Hazard Communication, Hearing Conservation, Lock-Out/Tag-Out, Forklift & Aerial Lift programs, Sanitation programs and all other relevant safety procedures. Participates in plant sanitation projects, mandatory training and overtime work.
• Aerial Lift programs, Sanitation programs and all other relevant safety procedures. Participates in plant sanitation projects, mandatory training and overtime work.
• This position also supports our Gluten Free, QAI Organic and Kosher Programs.

This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by this employee's supervisor. 

Qualifications:

The following capabilities are required in order to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden on the company are available to address the following requirements.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and six months experience in food processing or food handling.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, and written formulas and safety procedures. Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight measurement and volume.&nbPandoLogic. Keywords: Mixing & Blending Machine Operator, Location: Hillsboro, OR - 97129