Description

Butterball Farms, Inc. is a world-class food manufacturer on a mission to Enrich Lives and has been recognized as a West Michigan and National Best and Brightest Company to work for. With over 60 years in the industry Butterball Farms, Inc. works hard to enrich the lives of our customers, employees, and communities. We imagine butter differently, have a highly recognizable client list and are known by our customers for our innovation, reliability, responsiveness, and our value-add approach to business. Our amazing culture is recognized globally. We are financially sound, rapidly growing, and poised for continued success.

*SIGN-ON Bonus Up To $800* for successful candidates- details to be shared during the interview process!

Are you a self-starter looking for a challenge? Do you have any prior mixing experience? If so, this might be the opportunity you are looking for! Butterball Farms, Inc. is currently hiring a Mixer who will be responsible for the proper ingredient setup and mixing of all ingredients for the production run.

As a Mixer, you will:

Maintain high attention to detail while ensuring safety practices
Using a batch card, perform the pre-weighting of ingredients
Efficiently start up and run an automated mixing system by interacting with HMI panels
Start-up and shut-down equipment, monitor performance of the machine, efficiently operate equipment, complete required documentation and be able to efficiently perform changeovers
Ensure product meets quality standards according to product specification
Ensure all equipment is operational- complete basic troubleshooting to resolve any machine-related issues
Follow procedures on specification sheets to ensure the correct ingredients are being utilized per product run consistently
Identify and obtain ingredients as needed
Visually inspect ingredients for foreign objects
Perform simple mathematical equations
Properly weigh, mix and add ingredients to the batch
Obtain and log lot codes for ingredients being used
Obtain and log slurry samples for QA testing
Ensure you are maintaining a proper weight range
Operate the kettle, grinder, and whipper within specific parameters
Use the HMI/Control Panel effectively and monitor the speed
Monitor and maintain proper whip percentage
Visually determine batch progress
Maintain proper product temperatures and a proper consistency
Maintain a full kettle at all times

We Offer:

Great room for growth & advancement
A culture that celebrates innovation, continuous improvement, personal development, and diversity
2nd/3rd Shift Premiums
Paid Vacation and Holidays
401K Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Access to The Source
Employee Assistance Program
Competitive Benefits plan- Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Critical Illness, Flex Spending, Dependent Care, Accident Insurance

You can apply and learn more about us at www.butterballfarms.com.

Butterball Farms, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

We believe a successful Mixer will have the following qualifications:

A minimum of 1-2 years of previous experience in a food manufacturing production setting preferred
Previous HMI Panel experience would be ideal
Proficiency in working with iPad and computer software
Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication
Demonstrated ability to implement and manage change effectively, and an eagerness to learn
Ability to lift heavy weight frequently (Up to 50 pounds)
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Teamwork and ability to work with others
Detail-oriented: Excellent eye-hand coordination
Math and reading skills
Problem-solving skills