Mixer Operator

As a family of brands, it is Our Home's ethos to create and provide delicious, wholesome snacks to communities throughout the U.S. at a great value. We strive to create snacks that offer nourishment and a warm and welcoming sense of familiarity. Our Home is not just the house we live in, but the communities of which we are a part. Our Home gets the best snacks into hands, homes, and communities around the country so that we can flourish together.

We believe that a unified culture and shared values are essential to our success. At Our Home...

We have Growth Mindsets: We grow ourselves, our teams, and our company, both personally and professionally.

We embrace Integrity & Accountability: We do what we say we are going to do, and take ownership of our actions.

We Push the Boundaries: We challenge the status quo, and are creative problem solvers who win where others don't.

We believe that we are Stronger Together: Collaboration is at the center of what we do. We win and lose together.

Our Home makes snacks for everyone and will continue to be known for flavorful snacks with better ingredients that satisfy every occasion and craving. We deliver this through our portfolio of household favorite snack brands, including Pop Secret, From The Ground Up, Food Should Taste Good, Popchips, RW Garcia, Good Health, Parm Crisps, Sonoma Creamery, and You Need This. Our Home is one of the fastest growing Better For You food brands in the country and this explosive growth requires great people with a passion for better-for-you snacks.'

Our Home is seeking a Mixer to join our team of manufacturing professionals on 2nd Shift. The Mixer prepares dough according to established formulas, production schedules, and quality standards. This role measures and loads ingredients, operates mixing equipment, monitors dough consistency and temperature, documents production information, and maintains a clean and safe work area. The employee works closely with production and quality personnel to support an efficient, consistent, and food-safe manufacturing process. The typical work schedule for the Mixer on 2nd shift is 3:00pm to 11:30pm M-F. Must be available and dependable for occasional overtime (coming in early or staying later) and Saturday work.

Key responsibilities

• Review the production schedule, batch sheets, formulas, and special instructions before beginning each batch.
• Verify ingredient identity, lot information, condition, and required quantities before use.
• Accurately weigh, measure, stage, and add ingredients in the correct order.
• Operate dough mixers, ingredient-handling equipment, scales, timers, and related production tools safely.
• Monitor mixing time, speed, dough temperature, texture, hydration, and overall consistency.
• Make only authorized process adjustments and promptly report ingredients or dough that do not meet specifications.
• Transfer completed dough to the next production step while preventing contamination, product loss, and unnecessary delay.
• Complete batch records, ingredient usage records, traceability information, downtime records, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
• Follow allergen-control, sanitation, food-safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Perform changeovers and clean mixers, utensils, containers, floors, and surrounding work areas according to sanitation procedures.
• Inspect equipment before use and report leaks, damage, unusual noise, or other mechanical concerns.
• Communicate material shortages, quality concerns, equipment issues, and production delays to the supervisor.
• Support efficient workflow by minimizing waste, following standard work, and assisting team members as assigned.

• Previous food manufacturing, bakery, mixing, batching, or machine-operation experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow formulas, batch sheets, work instructions, safety rules, and production schedules.
• Basic math skills, including weighing, measuring, counting, and recording production information.
• Ability to recognize differences in ingredient condition and dough consistency.
• Dependable attendance, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with production, quality, sanitation, warehouse, and maintenance personnel.
• Ability to reliably work 2nd shift.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Stand and walk for extended periods during the shift.
• Frequently bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Lift and handle ingredients, containers, and production materials within company-established weight limits, with lifting assistance or mechanical aids used when required.
• Work around moving equipment, flour or ingredient dust, production noise, and hot or cool conditions.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Parental Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability

No recruiters, please