Job Information
PetIQ Mixing/Batching Area Lead in SPRINGVILLE, Utah
REPORTS TO:
Shift Manager
SCOPE OF POSITION
Responsible for overseeing all mixing and batching operations including:
- Mixing room and Grinding rooms and equipment set-up
- Batching
- Formula mixing
- Meat grinding
- Sifting and grinding
Coordinate with production
The Mixing Area Lead also actively participates in internal company system audits including building & system inspections, corrective actions, policy development, HACCP & GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practice), and food safety systems.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- *At shift exchange, communicate with incoming Area Lead *all details including finished and unfinished work, any problems that happened, any missing tools, any safety issues, or any other relevant or helpful information
- Check all orders and scheduling of department activities
- Responsible for scheduling labor for each process
- Print labels and other needed paperwork
- Responsible for operation of the grinders, and mixers.
- Responsible for accurately mixing and producing all formulas including extruded, formed, and cold formed products to be sent over packaging.
- Responsible to ensure recipes are followed and meets SQF (Safe Quality Food) and Quality standards
- Responsible for grinding meats for prep in mixing
- Ensuring all materials, liquids, powders, etc., are ready for mixing procedure
- Communicate with Shift Lead regarding daily schedule
- Manage all employee's activities and performance, helping them to be successful in their roles
- Train all employees to perform Area Lead duties and improve their leadership skills
- Make safety the number one priority in assigned area
- Report incidents properly
- Ensure all paperwork and reports are accurate and turned in on time
- Document information for future reference
- Responsible for upkeep and cleanliness of all Mixing areas, machines, and raw goods areas.
- Works to minimize waste and maximize production of weigh up, grinding, and mixing by seeking out new ways to increase productivity
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PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a team player.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Math skills required.
- Good English skills, both written and verbal are important.
Spanish speaking a plus.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree desirable, (3-5 years of increasingly responsible production plant experience can substitute for college degree.)
- Minimum of three years supervisory experience preferred.
- Previous experience in as many of the following areas as possible is preferred.
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SCHEDULE:
6:00pm - 6:30am rotating schedule
TEMPORARY REPLACEMENT:
The temporary replacement for this position will be the Shift Manager and, Mixing-Batching / Logistics Technician.
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