POSITION SUMMARY:Accurate and safe preparation of dough.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares dough for use on production line as directed by line lead or shift supervisor.

• Follow Usage Sheets and verify that correct ingredients are used.

• Prepares coating for use on production line as directed by line lead or shift supervisor.

• Keeps complete, accurate, and timely records of ingredient usage and other records as required.

• Keeps an adequate supply of necessary ingredients on hand.

• Checks to see that the doughmaking equipment is being properly maintained to perform a continuous safe operation.

• Cuts sections from mother dough and deposits into feed hopper.

• Rolls empty dough table to mixer to receive new batch of dough.

• Maintain work area to meet plant sanitation and safety standards.

• Inspects all ingredients used in dough preparation for packaging quality and foreign materials.

• Reports to shift supervisor or line lead any deficiencies which could affect the finished product quality.
• Performs all other related work as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully, the Mixer must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must be able to work with limited supervision. Be able to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Must understand the operations from mixing to recognize problems that can occur and take quick corrective action.

• Must be knowledgeable in GMPs’, HACCP, SOP’s, sanitation practices, & Product Trace & Recovery pertaining to the food industry

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• up to one month related experience or training;

• or equivalent combination of education and experience.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• None