Machine Operator $18-21+HR

Machine Operator $18-21+HR

Employer: Aerotek. Job Title: Machine/Mixer Operator | 1st, 2nd, 3rd Shift Available | $18-21+HR Job Description The Mixer Operator sets up and operates industrial mixing kettles and related food production equipment to accurately produce batched products in a safe, sanitary, and efficient manner. This role follows detailed product formulas and batch sheets, uses PLC touchscreens to control kettle operations, and maintains strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards throughout the production process. The position is available on 2nd and 3rd shift and requires openness to overtime. Responsibilities - Read and interpret product formulas and batch sheets accurately to ensure correct mixing and batching of ingredients. - Follow written procedures precisely and document all work clearly and completely for production and quality records. - Set up, operate, and monitor mixing kettles and multiple pieces of production equipment throughout the shift. - Use PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) touchscreens to control and adjust kettle operations as needed. - Verify and monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) to maintain food safety standards during production. - Perform sanitation duties, including operating Clean-In-Place (CIP) systems to clean and sanitize equipment. - Set up product transfer pathways and operate diaphragm pumps to move product safely and efficiently. - Weigh ingredients and finished products using production scales to maintain accurate batch weights. - Continuously swab and clean cooking and mixing equipment as required to meet sanitation and GMP standards. - Support general production activities such as mixing, blending, batching, and packaging as needed. - Operate machinery safely and report any equipment issues or deviations from standard procedures promptly. - Maintain accurate records of batch production, cleaning activities, and any adjustments made during processing. Essential Skills - Ability to read and follow written instructions, form