Collect raw ingredients needed for mixing and take them to the mixing area. Responsible for accurate measuring of all ingredients per formula requirements. Operate controls that add flour and water into mixer. Place ingredients into mixer. Monitor dough quality and texture to ensure quality and consistency. Remove dough from mixer and separate according to sour dough specifications. Record production and ingredient lot numbers into the production reporting system. Separate overlapped and miss-sh... more details
Utz Quality Foods is looking to grow our loyal, career driven, and customer focused team, and are currently recruiting for a Mixer Operator to join our team of manufacturing professionals in Hanover, PA on our Weekend Night Shift.
As a Mixer Operator, this candidate will be responsible for handling raw ingredients to mix the dough and filling the hoppers on the extruders.
This position works Thursday-Saturday 5:25PM - 5:25AM.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collect raw ingredients needed for mixing and take them to the mixing area.
- Responsible for accurate measuring of all ingredients per formula requirements.
- Operate controls that add flour and water into mixer. Place ingredients into mixer.
- Monitor dough quality and texture to ensure quality and consistency.
- Remove dough from mixer and separate according to sour dough specifications.
- Record production and ingredient lot numbers into the production reporting system.
- Separate overlapped and miss-shaped pretzels on one side of the proofing belt.
- Inspect machinery and dough conveyors for wear and communicate to supervisor/maintenance.
- Maintain an organized and sanitary environment preventing contamination from any source.
- Substitute for Mixer/Extruder, Proofer and Twister Operators for breaks and lunches.
- Assist in weekly cleaning; train and encourage inexperienced associates, assist as needed in production.
- Requires working proactively in a cross-functional team with diverse groups of people.
- Works in a safe manner at all times and communicates any safety issues to supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
- Able to read, write, speak and understand sufficient English to communicate with supervisors and co-workers.
- Be available and dependable for occasional overtime.
- Able to lift at least 75 pounds.
- Able to stand, walk, bend, reach and lift while on duty.
- Required to wear non-slip shoes and appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Able to commit to the Weekend Night Shift
Spreading Joy Through Food!
Here at Utz, we have a passion for food that our associates enjoy creating, our consumers love, and our customers choose. Our renowned family of brands includes Utz, Golden Flake, Good Health, TGI Friday’s, On the Border, Bachman, and Zapp’s. We provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We believe it is important to help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; an employer match 401k, profit sharing and employee stock purchase plan; access to free medical care through the Utz Health & Wellness Center and our very own Fitness Center. Join OneUtzTeam and help us spread joy through food for generations to come!
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
