Production Team Member III/Mixer- 1st Shift (6am-2:30pm)- $25.82 +* per hour

Efficiently and safely blend quality ingredients in the mixing blender machines.

*Additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for hours worked between 6pm-6am
*Must be flexible for overtime and weekend work

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Includes the following essential functions and responsibilities.  Other duties may be assigned by management based on business needs.

• Manually discharge product from blenders into different storage containers. Meet certified training time frames.
• Assist other blending operators with product changeovers and loading of blender.
• Weigh containers and adjust quantity.
• Verify process order to actual Bill of Material for accuracy.
• Record information such as weight, time and date packaged, and check code dates on first case checks.
• Examine work orders for special instructions, proper packaging components, and blending recipe.
• Keep Blending lead person and/or Blending Team Leader informed of problems, potential issues and status of work in progress.
• Keep work area sanitary and orderly and/or wet clean within sanitary quality assurance specifications.
• Follow appropriate safety procedures and rules at all times.
• Perform the following end of line duties:
  • Inspect filled containers to ensure that product is packaged according to specifications and is properly coded and labeled.
  • Replenish blending supplies such as slip sheet, broom covers, blending processing paperwork, etc.
  • Perform a needed  metal detector verifications and scale logs.
• Report unsafe conditions and work-related accidents to Team Leader, Manufacturing Manager or Safety Manager immediately.
• Coordinate downtime duties with Lead and/or Team Leader.
• Be at work station when “start” buzzer sounds.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education/Certifications and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of related experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. 
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.  Ability to compute whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carryout instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to effectively train others   
• Must be able to read work documents in English. 
• Strong focus on safety 
• Good understanding of plant quality requirements 
• Good working knowledge of GMP’s  
• Good attendance and work history 
• Strong team mentality 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Work involves daily and frequent exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, odors, darkness and/or poor lighting, noise and vibration. Seasonal exposure to weather elements to include, but not limited to, extreme temperatures, wetness and humidity.
• Work environment involves daily exposure to physical risks and hazards, such as working around mechanical equipment, mechanical hazards, forklifts, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, fire and explosives hazards, communicable diseases.
• Position requires the ability to stand; walking around office, warehouse and plant; lifting and carrying packages up to 50 pounds; utilizing fine dexterity; and reaching, kneeling, crawling and twisting on a daily basis. Also requires the ability to see; hear; and communicate with associates as well as others by utilizing professional etiquette.
• Bump caps, safety glasses, goggles, gloves, ear plugs, lockout devices, fall protection and any other personal protective equipment, as defined by C.H. Guenther and Son will be provided.
• Work involves frequent exposure to time pressures, frequent change of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, tedious and exacting work, irregular work schedule and/ or overtime, noisy and/or distracting environment, working closely with others as part of a team, and on rare occasion’s emergency situations.

Expectations:

• Will demonstrate