Mixing Operator - Second Shift

Mixing Operator – Second Shift

Location: Onsite in Alsip, Illinois

Shift & Hours: Monday – Friday, 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Hourly Rate: $23.18/hr. (plus 5% Shift Differential)

2 Year Earning Potential Based on Continuous Learning Progression:

• 6 Months: $23.97/hr.
• 12 Months: $24.77/hr.
• 24 Months: $25.56/hr.

About the Role

Griffith Foods is hiring a Mixing Operator to join our Production Team. The Mixing Operator is responsible for the safe operation and loading of mixing equipment and for operating, setting up, and troubleshooting production equipment in accordance with company quality, safety, and regulatory standards (Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, Critical Control Point, and Griffith Production System).

Responsibilities

• Safely operate production equipment
• Verify and ensure accurate counts of raw materials needed to produce a blended product
• Add raw materials to the blender following the manufacturing sequence on the formula
• Discharge blended product from the blender using the prescribed screen size
• Follow specified customer sampling requirements of blended product
• Fill out daily schedule control to document production, quality, and performance
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, tools, and work area
• Dispose of trash and garbage containers
• Safely lift up to 50 lbs. regularly throughout the shift
• Support British Retail Consortium (BRC) audit requirements, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and legal standards

Required Qualifications

• Ability to regularly lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds throughout the shift
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently, including the ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; and the ability to communicate with individuals and small groups
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Working knowledge of Enterprise Resources Planning systems such as Microsoft Dynamics AX or RedZone or similar
• Ability to work overtime as needed throughout the week, up to and including Saturday work
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods during the shift
• Comfortable working with and around allergens and cleaning chemicals
• Must be able to work onsite in Alsip, Illinois location
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States (work visa sponsorship is not available for this role)

What Will Set You Apart

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 3 months of experience and/or training in a USDA regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience operating mixing or blending equipment
• Familiarity with food safety requirements
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX and RedZone ERP software

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

• Sit, stand, and walk to communicate and listen effectively (both office and plant environments)
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Safely navigate stairs and ladders

Environmental Concerns

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places and vibration
• Working in a usually loud noise level in the work environment (hearing protection is required in designated areas)
• Exposed to dust and odor in the environment

Benefits

Griffith Foods offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning
• Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Reimbursement
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• ESOP
• PTO, Holiday's & Leaves
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity
• Home & Auto Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance

About Griffith Foods

Griffith Foods is a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA. At Griffith Foods, you can be a member of a globally connected team that is known for true, collaborative innovation, guided by the purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World. Our products range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. We aim to create a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet. A sustainable supply chain enables us to deliver high-quality products in a way that supports the growers and farming communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.