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TITLE: Mixing Operator - Second Shift

LOCATION: Onsite in Alsip, Illinois
SHIFT & HOURS: Second Shift: Monday - Friday (2:00 pm - 10:30 pm)

Hiring Hourly Rate:$23.18/hr. (plus 5% Shift Differential)

2 Year Earning Potential Based on Continuous Learning Progression Pay

• 6 Months - $23.97/hr.

• 12 Months- $24.77/hr.

• 24 Months- $25.56/hr.

Griffith Foods is hiring a Mixing Operator to join our Production Team. The Mixing Operator is responsible for the safe operation and loading of mixing equipment and for operating, setting up, and troubleshooting production equipment in accordance with company quality, safety, and regulatory standards (Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, Critical Control Point, and Griffith Production System).

As a Mixing Operator your responsibilities will include:

• Ability to safely operate production equipment.

• Verify and ensure accurate counts of raw materials needed to produce a blended product.

• Addition of raw materials to the blender following the manufacturing sequence on the formula.

• Discharging blended product from the blender using the prescribed screen size.

• Following specified customer sampling requirements of blended product.

• Filling out of daily schedule control to document production, quality, and performance.

• Cleaning and sanitizing the production equipment and tools, including work area.

• Disposal of trash and garbage containers.

• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs. regularly throughout the shift

• Supporting British Retail Consortium (BRC) audit requirements, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and legal standards.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Ability to regularly lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds throughout the shift

• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently, including the ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; and the ability to communicate with individuals and small groups.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Working knowledge of Enterprise Resources Planning systems such as Microsoft Dynamics AX or RedZone or similar.

• Working overtime as needed throughout the week, up to and including Saturday work.

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods during the shift

• Comfortable working with and around allergens and cleaning chemicals

• Must be able to work onsite in Alsip, Illinois location

Candidates must currently be at least 18 years of age AND possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What will set you apart:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• 3 months of experience and/or training in a USDA regulated manufacturing environment

• Experience operating mixing or blending equipment.

• Familiarity with food safety requirements.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX and RedZone ERP software.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk to communicate and listen effectively. This will require both office and plant environments. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Safely navigate stairs and ladders

Environmental Concerns:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud; hearing protection is required in designated areas. Dust and odor present in environment.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.

Griffith Foods is a family-owned business, founded in 1919 andheadquarteredin Alsip,IllinoisUSA. At Griffith Foods, you can be a member of a globally connected team that is known for true, collaborative innovation, guided by our purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to NourishtheWorld. Our products range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.

At Griffith Foods, we aim to create a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet. A sustainable supply chain enables us to deliver high-quality products in a way that supports the growers and farming communities. Learn more about us at https://griffithfoods.com/careers/

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that allpersonsare entitled to equal employmentopportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employmentopportunitywill be extended to allpersonsin allaspectsof the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

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