Mixer -Day Shift

Department: Production
Reports To: Team Lead
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Revised By: Katie Dockstader and Theresa Dew
Prepared Date: 04/12/2010; Revised: 1/26/2021

Approved By: Theresa Dew
Approved Date: September 3, 2021

Summary

The Mixer Operator, as the first point of production, plays a key role in
maintaining the quality of the product; Ensures consistency on all products by
accurately scaling and mixing dough, smears, icing, poolish, and any other

related items in mechanical mixers to the specified temperature following
formula or recipe to product specifications. Maintains schedule by getting

dough mixed efficiently and to dividers on time in order to maintain production
flow.

Key Performance Indicators

An Employee in this position will know that they are performing their job well
when they accomplish these objectives.

• Establish proficiency in the essential duties and responsibilities as

• Solid understanding of what each ingredient will bring to the overall

• Strives to have an outward mindset and recognizes needs and offers

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be
assigned.

Mixing Duties

• Reads and understands formula sheets and recipes.
  

• Accurately scales ingredients following the formula/recipe sheet. Does

• Mixes sifted and other ingredients in accordance with proper procedures.

consistency and development.

• Line 1 and Line 2 Mixers take dough ball samples from each batch for

• Line 1 and Line 2 Mixers mix blends and/or liquid sucrose as needed to

• Keeps all ingredient bins filled. Does not leave empty bins for the next

• Works closely with Divider Operators to assure that each divider is kept

product.

• At the end of the shift, stays in the work area until properly relieved.

• Communicates any important information to the Team Lead and relief.

• Is consistently on time and at work onsite at the Rhodes production

training, etc. are made); is attentive to work duties while at work.

• Required to work overtime when requested to do so. Overtime may be

that any overtime will be available.

Record Keeping

• Records time and temperature of dough on the mixing control/schedule

Zone.

• Starts and stops production runs/shifts in Red Zone.
  

• Completes and authenticates data sheets in Red Zone.

Quality and Sanitation

• Follows Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines.

• Participates in and supports Rhodes’ Continuous Improvement Program.

• Immediately reports any problems with the equipment or dough such as

• Watches for contamination in the product along any point of production;

• Keeps work area clean and organized at all times. Sweeps floor and

• Participates in weekly plant wide cleaning to help assure a clean and

Safety

• Works in a safe and productive manner; Abides by all processes of the

• Understands lock-out, tag-out procedures and applies them appropriately

during machinery set-up and cleaning.

• Remains aware to potential accident and health hazards; Notifies the

Team Lead or HR of all potential risks immediately; Maintains good

housekeeping throughout the facility.

• Wears all required PPE including safety shoes, bump caps or hard hats,

and hearing protection. During cleanup wears additional PPE including

safety glasses, and/or face shields, rubber gloves, rain suit, and rubber

safety boots.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative

of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

Education and/or Experience: Minimum of one (1) year previous experience in
a mixing and/or baking environment required; High school diploma or general
education degree (GED) preferred.

Additional Knowledge: Is willing to learn and gain a general knowledge of how
adding certain ingredients to the mixture will affect the overall product. Is

willing to learn and gain a thorough knowledge of what each ingredient will
bring to the overall property of the product.

Language Skills: Ability to speak and understand English in a manner that is

sufficient for effective communication with Team Lead and co-workers based on
the assumption that such individuals can only speak and understand English.

Ability to read and comprehend written and oral instructions-such as safety
rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals,
correspondence, and memos. Ability to prepare reports and complete forms.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of
measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to
compute ratio and percent.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out
instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with

problems involving several abstract and concrete variables in standardized
situations.

Computer Skills: Able to use basic computer equipment and software

applications. Must be able to operate machines using a touch screen. Must
have the ability to record and retrieve data and production information on

computer tablets throughout the plant.

Other Skills and Abilities: Willing to participate in and support the Company’s
culture building initiatives and process improvement programs such as

Arbinger and Lean programs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an Employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Employee is regularly required to
walk and/or stand; use hands to grasp, finger, handle, and feel; talk and hear;

and smell. The Employee is frequently required to push and/or pull; reach with
hands and arms; bend or stoop; and twist at the waist. The Employee is

occasionally required to taste; climb; balance; squat, or crouch.

The Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities

required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The Employee

must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of

those an Employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Employee is regularly exposed to
moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles, specifically including

wheat flour dust. The Employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The
Employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high,
precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold and extreme heat.

The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following

competencies:

Intellectual Competencies

• Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;

Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues

Interpersonal Competency

• Interpersonal Skills – Displays a cooperative spirit; Focuses on solving

ideas and tries new things; Maintains confidentiality; Maintains an
outward mindset.

• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to

team members.

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits

Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Offers solutions to team
problems, not complaints; Puts success of team above own interests;
Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;

Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Inspires and motivates others to
perform well.

• Written Communication – Presents numerical data effectively; Able to

Organizational Competency

• Business Insight - Displays orientation to profitability; Understands

• Cost Consciousness – Offers suggestions for cost saving measures;

• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences;

• Ethics – Treats others with respect; Inspires the trust of others; Works

• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes

• Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;

Self-Management Competency

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages

events.

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction;

tasks correctly and on time or notifies appropriate person with an
alternate plan.

• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities;

• Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates

• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and

• Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles;

• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
  

• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well

• Quality – Must be detailed oriented; Demonstrates accuracy and

Strives to improve personal performance.

• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports