Bakery Mixer Operator 3rd Shift $17.36+$1.25 premium

Company: Nation Pizza and Foods
Location: Schaumburg
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

The Bakery Mixer Operator is responsible for scaling and mixing all ingredients as
prescribed by the Bill of Materials (BOM) in a fast paced work environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Operates all scales, meters, mixers,
dough hoist and related mixing equipment.
Maintains a clean and sanitary work
area.
Requests the Bill of Materials (BOM) from Gatekeeper/Lead for the product
in production.
Requisitions the required ingredients stated on the BOM from the
Gatekeeper.
Checks that the ingredients staged by the Gatekeeper match the
ingredients requested in the BOM.
Mixes the ingredients loaded into the mixers in accordance to the
BOM and approved standard operating procedures (SOP's) .
Works with the Gatekeeper to ensure pallet quantities match tag
quantities for any ingredients
returning to the warehouse or ingredients that are passed to the next
shift.
Performs setups and breakdowns for the mixing area
Accurately weighs all relevant
ingredients, including but not limited to re-work dough, small
ingredients, etc.
Ensures that all containers are labeled,
color coded and handled properly using established methods and procedures.
Records necessary batch information
including but not limited to, ingredient lot numbers, temperatures and
machine settings.
Loads ingredients into main mixer from
auxiliary mixers, hoppers, conveyors, scales, meters, buckets or similar
containers.
Ensures that outer layer of ingredient
packaging is cleaned and removed prior to using.
Ensures that all necessary equipment
needed for the next production run is ready, clean, and in working order
prior to the start of that product.
Sets timers and programs on mixer or
associated panels prior to starting the mixer.
Operates auxiliary equipment to hoist
and dump dough for further processing.
Cleans mixer and maintains a clean work
area on a daily basis.
Meets established goals and objectives
as it relates to the consistency and materials needed
Sets outputs for the mixing area.
Ensures final product
is meeting costumers' specifications as it relates to temperatures, dough
consistency, and other dough related quality attributes.
Suggests ways to control labor and supply costs as well as improve
processes.
Ensures that all work activities are performed with attention to
the highest standards for quality, safety and compliance with all
appropriate legal and food safety requirements and a focus on continuous
improvement.
Ensures that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) are
followed.
Follows all company policies & procedures as well as the GMP's
(Good Manufacturing Practices).
Maintains a high level of safety awareness for an accident-free
work place.
Reports any unsafe or hazardous work conditions or safety-related
issues to Management.
Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned
or requested.

Education, Skills and
experience:
Education:
- High school, GED or equivalent.
Skills and Experience:
- One to three months of food manufacturing or
packaging experience.
- Ability
to work overtime, irregular hours or rotating shifts.
- Ability to speak, write and understand English.
- Ability to communicate and
work effectively with a variety of diverse individuals within the plant.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as
safety rules, operating instructions, formulas, and policy and procedures
manuals.
- Ability to write standard information into
related paperwork.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
including but not limited to pounds, ounces, grams, using whole numbers, common
fractions, decimals, and temperatures.
- Ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment.
Physical demands and Work
Environment:
The
physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand,
walk, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to
finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is
occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance;
stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or smell. The employee must be able to lift and/or
move up to 50 pounds unassisted, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 2,200
pounds with lifting equipment or with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this
job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: While
performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a plant
production environment. The noise level
in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job in the plant, the employee
regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles. Employee may be exposed to extreme hot or
cold temperatures that range from below zero (0) degrees Fahrenheit to over
ninety (90) degrees Fahrenheit. The
noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While in the
plant, the employee is required to utilize the required personal protective
equipment.

Organizational Structure:
The Bakery Mixer Operator
will report directly to the Bakery Supervisor.

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