Mixer Operator - Third 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 Operator - Third Shift

LOCATION: Onsite inAvon, Ohio

SHIFT & HOURS: Sunday - Thursday, 9PM - 5:30AM (Friday overtime as needed)

Hiring Hourly Rate: $21.36/hr. (plus $2.00 Shift Differential)

Custom Culinary, a subsidiary of Griffith Foods, is hiring a Mixer Operator to be responsible for assembling usable products, verifying Critical Control Points (CCPs), and ensuring the proper transfer of products to the packaging area.

As a Mixer operator your responsibilities will include:

• Reading and interpreting formulas, following procedures precisely, and documenting work on batch sheets.

• Learning and operating the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) touchscreen for kettles.

• Performing sanitation duties, including the operation of a Clean-In-Place (CIP) system.

• Setting up product transfer pathways and operating diaphragm pumps.

• Continual swabbing of cooking equipment.

• Operating multiple kettles and hydraulic systems.

• Relaying critical information to the Research and Development (R&D) team in a timely manner.

• Operating product scales and ensuring accurate measurements.

• Completing all assigned training and demonstrating understanding of trained activities.

• Supporting British Retail Consortium (BRC) audit requirements, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and legal standards.

• Additional responsibilities as required to support departmental goals.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Ability to read and follow written instructions

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

• The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions

• The ability to work with standardized situations and minimal variables

• Forklift certification or the ability to obtain one

Candidates must currently 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 GED preferred (or equivalent experience)

• Previous manufacturing or packaging experience

• Experience working in a food production environment

2 Year Earning Potential Based on Performance

• 6 Months - $22.10

• 12 Months-$22.80

• 24 Months- $23.56

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.