Mixer - 1st Shift

Description

Join a Mission That Matters – Enrich Lives with Butterball® Farms

At Butterball® Farms, we’re more than a world-class food manufacturer — we’re a company on a mission: to Enrich Lives. For over 60 years, we’ve proudly partnered with the world’s premier food brands to deliver innovative, value-added butter products. But our impact goes far beyond the food industry.

Recognized globally for our excellence and named one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies, we invest deeply in our people, our communities, and our future. From fostering innovation and personal growth to supporting local neighborhoods, we believe success starts with a strong, supportive workplace.

When you join Butterball® Farms, you’re joining a team that values growth, innovation, and making a difference — together.

What We Offer

At Butterball® Farms, we believe that when our people grow, our company grows. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your success — both on and off the job.

• Opportunities for Growth & Advancement Build your career in an environment that encourages development and internal promotion.
• Innovative & Inclusive Culture Join a workplace that celebrates innovation, continuous improvement, personal growth, and diversity.
• Shift Premiums Competitive pay with additional premiums for 2nd and 3rd shift positions.
• Paid Time Off Enjoy paid vacation and holidays to support work-life balance.
• 401(k) with Company Match Plan for your future with our generous retirement savings program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Continue your education with financial support for approved programs.
• Access to The Source Get connected to community resources, support services, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Confidential support for personal, family, or work-related issues.
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care, and Accident Insurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high attention to detail while following all safety practices
• Use a batch card to perform the pre-weighing of ingredients
• Efficiently start up and operate an automated mixing system using HMI panels
• Start up and shut down equipment, monitor machine performance, operate equipment efficiently, complete required documentation, and perform changeovers as needed
• Ensure the product meets quality standards according to product specifications
• Verify all equipment is operational and perform basic troubleshooting to resolve machine-related issues
• Follow procedures on specification sheets to ensure the correct ingredients are used consistently for each product run
• Identify and obtain required ingredients as needed
• Visually inspect ingredients for any foreign objects
• Perform simple mathematical calculations
• Properly weigh, mix, and add ingredients to the batch
• Record and log lot codes for all ingredients used
• Obtain and log slurry samples for QA testing
• Ensure the product remains within the proper weight range
• Operate the kettle, grinder, and whipper within defined parameters
• Use the HMI/control panel effectively and monitor speed
• Monitor and maintain proper whip percentage
• Visually monitor batch progress
• Maintain correct product temperature and consistency
• Ensure the kettle remains full at all times

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Butterball Farms, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA).

Requirements

We believe a successful Mixer will have the following qualifications:
 

Education / Certificates / Licenses / Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• A minimum of 1–2 years of previous experience in a food manufacturing production setting preferred
• Previous HMI panel experience is ideal
• Proficiency in working with iPads and computer software

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic math skills (addition and subtraction)
• Strong hand-eye coordination
• Ability to consistently follow processes and standard work instructions
• Effective team player with strong communication skills
• Ability to read and understand written instructions
• Flexibility with work schedule to accommodate high production volumes
• Basic writing ability to complete necessary paperwork
• Ability to safely use a manual hand jack
• Willingness to cross-train and assist in other processing areas as needed

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered on an individual basis.

Essential Physical Requirements 

(This role requires the following physical activities)

Continuous (67–100% of the time):

• Seeing      
• Lifting
• Reaching
• Standing
• Repetitive hand motions

Frequent (33–66% of the time):

• Kneeling
• Grasping
• Talking
• Hearing
• Walking
• Driving
• Bending at the waist
• Twisting upper body

Occasional (Up to 33% of the time):

• Stooping
• Crouching
• Pushing
• Additional reaching

Physical Effort

• Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 10 lbs (sedentary)
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 lbs (medium)
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 20 lbs (light)
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 100 lbs (heavy) or more      (very heavy)

Working Environment

This position is located in a production/processing environment, which may involve:

• Cold temperatures ranging from 45°F to occasional freezer exposure as low as -10°F 
•  Fast-paced, physically demanding tasks in a team-oriented setting