**MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD TO WORK FOR MONOGRAM APPETIZERS**

Position Summary:  Operates machine to blend ingredients into compounds for processing by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Set up of equipment for startup and change over


• Load ingredients into mixing machine hopper from pallets


• Start machine and adjust valves to admit water to mixing chamber to aid in blending and densifying


• Operate machine until mixture reaches desired consistency, and turns lever to unload mixture onto production line


• Operate auxiliary equipment to break up, grind, dry mix, or otherwise prepare mixture for final processing


• Monitor mixing machine by filling hoppers with ingredients periodically to ensure consistent flow


• Adjust equipment for efficient operations and product quality at all times; proper coating coverage; proper pick-up %


• Monitor waste reductions


• Record ingredient usage, lot codes, viscosity settings and temperature of batter


• Weighs and records waste at the end of production run.


• Record ingredient usage and lot codes and ensures that correct ingredients being used and correct amounts


• Record downtime data and data for quality assurance and inventory


• Complete preventive maintenance as needed


• Ensure all safety devices are operable and being used


• Work with enthusiasm and sense of urgency daily


• Maintain adherence to company policies, safety standards and good manufacturing practices


• Must wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as provided


• Must follow all plant food safety and person safety rules and procedures


• Perform other duties as required and directed

“This role will require extended hours based on production needs, including work to be performed after regular business hours and on weekends.”