Mixer Operator - 1st Shift

1st Shift Position 7am to 3:30 pm, weekends and overtime as needed

FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY WITH VERY COMPETITIVE BENEFITS!

• We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance plus voluntary benefits on day one of employment!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness reimbursement
• College tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Match up to 5%
• Vacation, holiday, bereavement, and jury duty pay

Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy,IL; Englewood, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN.We arecommitted to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to makeStratas Foodsa great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

About Stratas Foods LLC

We are a Food Manufacturing company that is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients, and Retail Private Label markets in North America producingquality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise, and sauces. Our Nashville Food Processing and Packaging Plant is one of 8 locations across the United States employing over 100 employees and growing. Are you a motivated individual, looking for a career in the Nashville area? Come grow with us!

We are currently hiring for Food Processing Mixers in the Nashville area!

Are you?

• Someone who loves to learn
• Someone who likes to make large batches of really good food
• A clear communicator who is willing to give and accept productive feedback
• Someone who takes pride in your work holding yourself and those around you to higher standards
• A problem-solver that take a proactive approach to your work
• A team player but also internally driven to do your best no matter the task

Qualified mixer or batch maker candidates must be able to perform a variety of jobs, tasks, or duties as required; and must be able to work their bid shift, overtime, and weekends as required.

The tasks required, but not limited to, are general housekeeping, rework, prepare packaging, package product, food manufacturing, and other duties as assigned by supervision. Following mix instructions and provide clear concise documentation of production work.

Do you have the following education and experience for the Food Processing Mixer role?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic understanding Food Manufacturing Automation processes, tools, and machines to include the following:
  • Recipe construction/adjustment and understanding
  • Knowledge of process flow and tracing flow and lines throughout the process.
  • Understanding basic mix variations including salt content, moisture and color.
  • Operate and tend machines to mix or blend any of a wide variety of food products such as edible oils, dressings, margarines, spreads, shortenings, cooking Sherries, vinegars, cooking wines, etc.
  • Monitor and regulate gauges, recording instruments, flow meters, and thermometers to correctly adjust the addition of raw materials, mixing temperatures, mixing speeds, etc. to maintain product quality, and ensure safe and efficient operation.
  • Operation of CIP skids in addition to breakdown and cleaning of line components.
  • Knowledge of chemical handling procedures including PPE required.
  • Perform a variety of jobs, tasks, or duties as required; and must be able to work their bid shift, overtime, and weekends as required.
  • Fill out appropriate documentation regarding product movements, batch sheets, and ingredients addition
  • Basic understanding of pumps, valves, and how to change filters.
  • Successfully pass qualification test and must have the ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods of time, work in confined spaces, and work with heights.

If you answered yes, this position could be a great fit for you. Apply today to learn more about our Food Processing Mixer opportunity with Stratas Foods!

This position is a great fit for people who have experience working within the food processing and packaging industry to include but not limited to job titles such as Food Mixing, Food Mixer, Mixing Machine Operator, Compounder, Mixing Blending Operator, and Blending Operator.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Related Experience: 0-2 years of related experience. Mixing machine operating, blending, food industry or manufacturing experience.

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK OVERTIME WHEN NEEDED

Rate:$20 per hour

Must consent background screening, physical, drug screening and lift test.

Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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