Job Description
Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com .
TITLE: 3rd Shift Mixer Operator
LOCATION: Avon, Ohio (Onsite)
SHIFT & HOURS: Sunday – Thursday, (Friday Overtime) 9p.m. – 5:30 a.m.
Hiring Hourly Rate: $20.66/hour ($2.00 Shift Differential)
Custom Culinary®, a subsidiary of Griffith Foods, is hiring a 3rd Shift Mixer Operator to be responsible for assembling usable products, verifying Critical Control Points (CCPs), and ensuring the proper transfer of products to the packaging area.
Reading and interpreting formulas, following procedures precisely, and documenting work on batch sheets.
Learning and operating the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) touchscreen for kettles.
Performing sanitation duties, including the operation of a Clean-In-Place (CIP) system.
Setting up product transfer pathways and operating diaphragm pumps.
Continual swabbing of cooking equipment.
Operating multiple kettles and hydraulic systems.
Relaying critical information to the Research and Development (R&D) team in a timely manner.
Operating product scales and ensuring accurate measurements.
Completing all assigned training and demonstrating understanding of trained activities.
Supporting British Retail Consortium (BRC) audit requirements, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and legal standards.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Custom Culinary is a subsidiary of Griffith Foods and is a provider of branded and customer brand / “private label” soup bases, flavor concentrates, sauces, gravies, and other flavor enhancing products. We sell primarily into foodservice – restaurants, hospitals, schools, and cafeterias – as well as industrial – food manufacturers, assemblers, and commissaries – and specialty retail – grocery store foodservice, convenience stores, and meal kits.
At Custom Culinary, we aim to Be True to the Food™, and we are focused on authentically bringing flavor and excellent food, ingredients, and menu solutions to our customers.
Griffith Foods is a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA.
Learn more about us at https://griffithfoods.com/careers/
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.
Be sure to add the role-specific pay progression opportunity in the posting.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk to communicate and listen effectively. This will require both office and plant floor environments. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee will occasionally need to operate and drive a forklift or electronic pallet jack to transport materials or goods.
Environmental Concerns
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and cold. Dust and odor present in environment.
2 Year Earning Potential Based on Performance
6 Months - $21.05
12 Months-$22.37
24 Months- $22.79
What will set you apart:
GED or High School Diploma preferred
Qualified candidates will have:
The ability to read and follow written instructions. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. The ability to work with standardized situations and minimal variables. Forklift certification or the ability to obtain one.
The Mixer Operator position may be right for you if you:
Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrate the ability to read, understand, and follow written work instructions accurately. Pay close attention to detail to ensure labeling, packing, and documentation accuracy. Work collaboratively with team members to meet production goals. Maintain a positive, professional attitude in a fast-paced environment.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.
Benefits:
Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.
TITLE: 3rd Shift Mixer Operator
LOCATION: Avon, Ohio (Onsite)
SHIFT & HOURS: Sunday – Thursday, (Friday Overtime) 9p.m. – 5:30 a.m.
Hiring Hourly Rate: $20.66/hour ($2.00 Shift Differential)
Custom Culinary®, a subsidiary of Griffith Foods, is hiring a 3rd Shift Mixer Operator to be responsible for assembling usable products, verifying Critical Control Points (CCPs), and ensuring the proper transfer of products to the packaging area.
Reading and interpreting formulas, following procedures precisely, and documenting work on batch sheets.
Learning and operating the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) touchscreen for kettles.
Performing sanitation duties, including the operation of a Clean-In-Place (CIP) system.
Setting up product transfer pathways and operating diaphragm pumps.
Continual swabbing of cooking equipment.
Operating multiple kettles and hydraulic systems.
Relaying critical information to the Research and Development (R&D) team in a timely manner.
Operating product scales and ensuring accurate measurements.
Completing all assigned training and demonstrating understanding of trained activities.
Supporting British Retail Consortium (BRC) audit requirements, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and legal standards.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Custom Culinary is a subsidiary of Griffith Foods and is a provider of branded and customer brand / “private label” soup bases, flavor concentrates, sauces, gravies, and other flavor enhancing products. We sell primarily into foodservice – restaurants, hospitals, schools, and cafeterias – as well as industrial – food manufacturers, assemblers, and commissaries – and specialty retail – grocery store foodservice, convenience stores, and meal kits.
At Custom Culinary, we aim to Be True to the Food™, and we are focused on authentically bringing flavor and excellent food, ingredients, and menu solutions to our customers.
Griffith Foods is a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA.
Learn more about us at https://griffithfoods.com/careers/
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.
Be sure to add the role-specific pay progression opportunity in the posting.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk to communicate and listen effectively. This will require both office and plant floor environments. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee will occasionally need to operate and drive a forklift or electronic pallet jack to transport materials or goods.
Environmental Concerns
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and cold. Dust and odor present in environment.
2 Year Earning Potential Based on Performance
6 Months - $21.05
12 Months-$22.37
24 Months- $22.79
What will set you apart:
GED or High School Diploma preferred
Qualified candidates will have:
The ability to read and follow written instructions. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. The ability to work with standardized situations and minimal variables. Forklift certification or the ability to obtain one.
The Mixer Operator position may be right for you if you:
Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrate the ability to read, understand, and follow written work instructions accurately. Pay close attention to detail to ensure labeling, packing, and documentation accuracy. Work collaboratively with team members to meet production goals. Maintain a positive, professional attitude in a fast-paced environment.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.
Benefits:
Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The 3rd shift mixer operator position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.