Assistant Mixer

Assistant Mixer

Full-Time | Processing Department

Location: Jimmy's Salad Dressing & Dips — Minnesota

Department: Processing

Reports To: Processing Supervisor

Job Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Pay Rate: Based on Experience

Shift Start: 4:00 AM — end time based on production needs

Work Location: On-Site

Position Overview
The Assistant Mixer is the primary backup to the Mixer Lead and is responsible for the Mixer Lead's duties when they are not present. Additional duties include pre-weighing dry and wet ingredients for further processing, equipment sanitation, and additional duties as assigned. Normal shift hours start at 4:00 AM and end based on production needs. All shift hours are subject to the needs of the business.

Mixing Responsibilities

Batching

Ingredient weighing

Ingredient mixing

Ingredient documentation

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Equipment staging

Stick pumps, transfer pumps, hoses, lines, etc.

Drum unloader

Filler pumps & nozzles

Ingredient staging

Ingredient measuring

Spice prep

Emulsifying prep

Sanitation

Packaging staging

Holding tanks

Drums, liners, etc.

Sanitation

All equipment, parts & components

Room sanitation

Floors, tables, walls, etc.

Inventory Management (Fishbowl)

Ingredient management

Ingredient rotation

Label generating

Communication

Attend weekly Production Team Meeting

Communicate issues as they occur to relevant counterparts

Work with Mixer Lead, Production Manager, and Packaging Leads to resolve issues as they occur

Training & knowledge sharing

Production Schedule

Work with Operations Specialist and Production Manager to execute daily/weekly/monthly schedule

Preventative Maintenance

Execute cleaning & maintenance schedule for equipment & components

Document all work performed (internal work orders)

Catalog spare parts used

Food Safety & Quality (FSQ)
Responsible for upholding GMPs and quality standards

Product Testing

Hygienia swabs, pH testing, temperature monitoring, visual inspection

Documentation

Cross-check verification for execution of other duties

Certification & recertification (chemical training, GMP, etc.)

Assist with audits, inspections, certifications, and facility tours

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)
Responsible for upholding safety standards

Execute safety programs

PPE, LOTO, forklift safety & documentation, confined space, etc.

Execute health programs

Proper hygiene, GMPs, etc.

Execute environmental programs

Environmental monitoring, quarterly maintenance, cleaning, etc.

Additional Responsibilities

Additional implied tasks as directed by supervisors to support overall production objectives.

Compensation & Benefits
Hourly Pay Rate
Based on Experience

Retirement
401(k) with 4% employer match

Time Off
Paid time off + 9 paid holidays

Additional Benefits
Paid uniforms & safety shoes, employee discount, HRA spending account

At-Will Employment Statement — Minnesota
Employment with Jimmy's Salad Dressing & Dips is considered at will under Minnesota law. This means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any reason not prohibited by law. Termination decisions must not be based on unlawful grounds such as discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, or status with regard to public assistance, as outlined in the Minnesota Human Rights Act (Minn. Stat. § 363A). This at-will relationship may only be modified by a written agreement signed by both the employee and an authorized representative of the company.

The preceding declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the essential functions of the job described. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Jimmy's Salad Dressing & Dips is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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