The J.M. Smucker Co. · 14 hours ago
Blend Mixer Operator
Emporia, KS
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe J.M. Smucker Co. is seeking a Blend Mixer Operator responsible for operating a single machine in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role involves staging ingredients, blending, sampling, labeling, and maintaining cleanliness while ensuring safety and following instructions.
ConfectioneryFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Review schedule and paperwork - review daily throwing schedule and compile recipe/lot tracking paperwork
Stage ingredients - stage bags/boxes per recipe/lot tracking sheet, logging lot numbers as staged & weigh hand-scale ingredients or pre-blend buckets as required
Blend Ingredients - follow mixer computer recipe, adding ingredients from tanks (via valves/augers) or staged bags/buckets. Verify lot numbers, hit "accept" after each ingredient and initial paperwork. After blending cycle, place totes under mixer, dump product until empty, and label totes with batch details
Sample and Label - Take a sample from each batch, label/date it, and place it in the samples box
Maintain Cleanliness - Empty mixer trash bin as needed. Sweep area between batches. At shift end, sweep/wash floor, empty trash bin, and place boxes in cardboard bailer. Make bail if full
Paperwork: Complete, sign, date, and initial recipe/lot tracking sheet with partner. Submit to blend lead's desk
Fork lift experience required
Equipment may vary by facility
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Forklift experience required
Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment
Ability to follow instructions (written & verbal)
Ability to safely and accurately operate bakery equipment
Ability to maintain GMP standards
Ability to sit (5%), stand (40%), walk (10%), kneel/squat (20%) and bend (25%) for 12 hours
Ability to lift approximately up to a maximum of 50 pounds, several times per day from floor to waist
Ability to reach from 10 inches approximately 2 hours per day, and up to 60 inches approximately 1 hour per day
Ability to climb stairs approximately 8 times per day
Ability to perform repetitive motion, using the hands and arms approximately 8 hours per day and the back (twisting) approximately 8 hours per day
Must be able to perform pushing & pulling of the upper body approximately several times a day and the whole body several times of day
May push and pull pallet jacks weighing 850 pounds
Must be in good physical condition
Organizational skills
Ability to read and follow formulations
Ability to calculate batter time and length
Ability to record batter and exceptions
Ability to watch two machines and know what stage of mixing each is in
Ability to make batter adjustments
Ability to identify ingredients in and out of packing containers
Hearing, understanding instructions and seeing
Preferred
Previous safety training
Company
The J.M. Smucker Co.
At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to make food people and pets love by offering a diverse family of brands available across North America.
Founded in 1988
5001-10000 employees
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