mixing helper.

Responsibilities:
1. Ingredient Preparation & Scaling
Weight & Measurement: Accurately weigh and measure dry and liquid ingredients according to formula sheets using industrial scales.

Staging: Organize and stage ingredients for upcoming batches to ensure zero downtime for the mixing equipment.

Verification: Double-check lot codes and expiration dates to ensure all raw materials meet quality standards before use.

2. Mixing Support
Equipment Operation: Assist the Lead Mixer in operating industrial mixers, blenders, and agitators.

Loading: Manually or mechanically load ingredients into mixing bowls or hoppers in the specific order required by the recipe.

Monitoring: Observe the mixing process for consistency in texture, color, and temperature, reporting any deviations to the supervisor.

3. Food Safety & Sanitation
HACCP Compliance: Strictly follow all Food Safety and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines.

Cleaning: Perform "Clean-in-Place" (CIP) procedures or manual deep cleaning of mixing bowls, utensils, and workstations between batches or flavor changes.

Documentation: Maintain accurate production logs, including batch weights, temperatures, and cleaning checklists.

4. Material Handling & Safety
Inventory Control: Notify the warehouse or lead when raw material stocks are running low.

Safety Protocols: Adhere to all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures when cleaning or maintaining machinery.

Waste Management: Properly dispose of food waste and packaging materials in accordance with facility recycling and disposal policies.

Working hours: 4:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Skills:
Food Industry Experience: Previous experience in a food manufacturing, commercial bakery, or industrial kitchen setting.

Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP, and SQF (Safe Quality Food) standards.

Mechanical Aptitude: Basic understanding of how industrial machinery works, allowing for quicker troubleshooting of mixers and conveyors.

Certification: Possession of a valid Forklift Certification or a Food Handler's Permit/ServeSafe certification.

Computer Literacy: Experience using digital inventory systems or touch-screen interfaces (HMIs) on production machinery.

Chemical Handling: Knowledge of proper titration and handling of sanitation chemicals for deep-cleaning procedures.

Education:
High School

Experience:
0-1 years

Qualifications:
Physical Capability: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs consistently and stand for long durations in a fast-paced environment.

Basic Mathematics: Proficiency in basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) for calculating ingredient weights and batch yields.

Attention to Detail: Ability to follow complex, multi-step recipes and instructions with 100% accuracy to ensure product consistency.

Safety Consciousness: A strong understanding of workplace safety, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Communication: Ability to read, write, and speak clearly to coordinate with the Lead Mixer and document production data accurately.

Reliability: A proven track record of punctual attendance, as mixing is the "heart" of the production line and delay

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).