Mixer - Night Shift

Position Summary

Reporting to the Production Supervisor / Team Leader, the Mixer / Baker is responsible for the efficient and safe machine operation, producing high quality product. The Mixer / Baker must maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Must be able to work effectively in a team-based environment, set priorities to meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks, and make decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety requirements required by company policy;
• Set up and adjust processing and packaging equipment;
• Operate and monitor multi-function process control machinery (and ERP system) through control panels, computer terminals or other control systems to mix, blend, cook or otherwise process food products;
• Report equipment problems and the need for preventive maintenance with team leader/supervisor;
• Work closely with Q.C. to assure conformity of product to customer requirements;
• Monitor products conformity and ensure compliance to company’s standards;
• Perform adjustments to equipment if and when necessary;
• Record production metrics data such as quantity, weight, size and types of product packaged to ensure conformance to company standards;
• Assist the Production Supervisor/Lead Person in achieving scheduling requirements;
• Ability to rotate and learn different areas of the production line/multiple lines;
• Maintain a positive, respectful and open communication process with team members;
• Ability to provide on-the-job training to new employees;
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, by following daily housekeeping and 6S standards;
• Promote and maintain a culture and attitude of continuous improvement, working within the company team to make it a more efficient and safer place to work;
• Create and maintain POKA guides relative to production operations;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred;
• Previous manufacturing and/or food production experience is preferred;
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices in food production is preferred;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and consistently changing environment;
• Ability to learn multiple positions and be able to work these positions on varying schedules;
• Ability to effectively understand and follow a variety of guidelines and work procedures (including health, safety, hygiene and sanitation);
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and effective communication with peers, supervisors;
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting through root cause problem solving;
• Basic math and computer skills;
• Excellent manual dexterity;
• Strong physical endurance; ability to lift up to 75lbs;
• Ability to stand; walk; for long periods of time;
• Able and willing to work 10-12hrs daily;
• Must be flexible with work hours and be able to work overtime and weekends when needed;
• This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position within Leclerc Foods USA, Inc

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to lift from floor to waist 50 lbs. 33% of the time.
• Must be able to lift from waist to shoulder 50 lbs 33% of the time.
• Must be able to push/pull a maximum force of 86 lbs.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time