Job Description

Joining King’s Hawaiian makes you part of our `ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years, respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Our `ohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate, pursue learning through curiosity, and explore innovation as critical thinkers. Beyond that, we are also passionate about supporting the long-term health and well-being of our employees and their families. If you’re excited to rise with our team, come and join our `ohana!

Working under general supervision, the Mixer Operator will take pride and ownership in his/her work and is willing to accept total responsibility for the performance of the mixing operation. Utilizing proven methods, the mixing operator will operate mixing and ingredient scaling equipment, as well as conduct the loading of ingredients into hoppers and bins, to include hand-adding ingredients as needed. They will also be responsible for the cleaning and maintenance (AM) of the equipment in their area of responsibility. Employees in this position may interact with a supervisor daily, to receive guidance and feedback. Some non-routine activities may require a supervisor’s advance approval, but routine decisions within the general scope of the role may be made independently.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attends numerically controlled equipment that automatically mixes fats, water, and dry ingredients to make dough used in production.
• Weighs and adds ingredients not automatically controlled by hand.
• Presses buttons to activate control panel and observes lights and dials confirming panel and equipment is functioning.
• Inspects sections of mixing equipment, such as mixing tools, mixer drum, and feed hopper to verify that equipment is clean.
• Records mixing information, i.e., lot codes, amounts, start times, dough temps, and mixer speeds on mixing sheet.
• Monitors mixed product for desired specifications. Notifies the direct supervisor via radio when the product is out of specification.
• Delivers dough trough to hoist apparatus in preparation for sheeting.
• Assists in training new employees or employees who change job classifications.
• Maintains log sheets as required for Quality Assurance.
• Participates in performance of Autonomous Maintenance (AM) as required.
• Cleans, inspects, and lubricates equipment in area of responsibility.
• Performs sanitation duties on machinery in accordance with cleaning schedule.
• Works with Food Safety Supervisor to maintain plant procedures and operations guidelines, which ensure compliance with food laws and labeling requirements.
• Reports equipment problems to Supervisor and maintenance personnel.
• Maintains work area and tools in accordance with 5S standards.
• Maintain a high level of sanitation and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Promotes safety in the work area by understanding and following safety procedures and reporting all accidents in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of this role

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Required – High school diploma, or GED equivalent
• Required – Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience
• Preferred – Minimum 2 years food production experience
• Required – Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals written in English
• Required – Ability to write routine quality assurance reports and correspondence in English
• Required – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Preferred – 3 years manufacturing or food production experience

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, taste, or smell. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally more than 50 pounds with assistance from co-worker and/or mechanic devices. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee will be handling items that may be very hot. Noise level is usually moderate. Must be available to work overtime, nights, weekends, and Holidays.

King's Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana.