Mixer Set Up - 2nd Shift

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

TITLE: Mixer Set Up - 2nd Shift

LOCATION: Onsite in Alsip, IL

SHIFT & HOURS: Second Shift: Monday - Friday 2pm-10:30 pm

Hiring Hourly Rate: $25.33/hr. plus 5% shift differential

2 Year Earning Potential Based on Continuous Learning Progression Pay

• 6 Months - $25.77/hr.
• 12 Months-$26.21/hr.
• 24 Months- $26.64/hr.

Griffith Foods is hiring a Mixer Set Up to drive an electric powered industrial forklift and other powered moving equipment (transtacker, pallet jack, etc.) Move products, equipment or materials by performing the following duties:

As a Mixer Operator, your responsibilities will include:

• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus along with positioning forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, materials, and transports load to designated area.
• Gathering of all staged, oiled, and batched raw materials for the mixers on a timely basis.
• Transporting blended products (WIP totes, supersacks, pallets of finished products) to the QA conveyor or to the Packaging Department.
• Supply designated operators with materials needed to meet the R/E's and correct WIP totes to the Packaging Lines.
• Sorting pallets; transporting good used pallets and broken pallets to the designated areas.
• Rotation of premixes on a first in first out basis using manufacturing dates.
• Identify "hold" bill of materials and bring them to the Mixing Team Captain on a timely basis.
• Safely place WIP totes onto tote stands in an efficient and timely manner and perform daily safety inspections of forklift including recharging forklift batteries
• Maintain accurate paper and electronic (D365) records of material and products moved.
• Completing the company's Forklift Certification program within 30 days of hire

The Mixer Set Up position may be right for you if you:

• Ability to complete company's forklift certification program within first 30 days
• Ability to read and write in English. Can comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Strong knowledge of Mixing and/or Packaging operations

Qualified candidates will have:

• Highschool diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Six-month related experience and/or training
• Knowledge of ERP Systems (such as Microsoft Dynamics AX) a plus
• Strong hand eye coordination along with attention to detail required

What will set you apart:

• Experience working in the Food and Beverage industry.
• Prior forklift experiencer

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk to communicate and listen effectively. This will require both office and plant floor environments. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee will occasionally need to operate and drive a forklift or electronic pallet jack to transport materials or goods.

Environmental Concerns

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Dust and odor present in environment.

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 aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

Benefits:

Benefits for this role include 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. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.