Processing Associate/Mixer/Compounder
Required skills
- mixer
- compounder
- manufacturing
- forklift
- mechanical aptitude
- quality control
- safety procedures
- equipment maintenance
- English
Nice to have
- recipe retrieval
- ingredient weighing
- ingredient dumping
- process changeovers
- product faults
- packaging faults
Role summary
Knorr is seeking a full-time Process Associate/Mixer/Compounder for its Independence, MO facility. This role involves retrieving recipes, weighing and mixing ingredients, operating forklifts, maintaining equipment, monitoring quality, and adhering to safety procedures. The position requires a minimum of two years of experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment, strong troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude, and English language proficiency. The role offers a competitive hourly rate with shift differentials, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career advancement.
Process Associate/Mixer/Compounder
Location of Job: Independence MO (Union)
2nd Shift: 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm (Mon- Fri)
3rd Shift: 11:00 pm - 7:30 am (Sun- Thurs)
Pay Rate – $25.48 with an additional $0.50 - $0.75 shift differential | Weekly pay periods
Benefit Overview
These are direct hires, full time position with a full benefits package - *Medical, Dental, & Vision plans | 401K Matching | Unilever’s Employee Share Plan | Tuition Reimbursement | Paid Leaves | Monthly Bonus Payouts | Uniforms and PPE provided | $750 employee referral bonus payments | Safety shoe subsidy, prescription safety glasses discount, etc. | Onsite company store for employees to purchase Unilever products at a discount | Career Advancement Opportunities
Background & Purpose of the Job
Knorr believes that wholesome, nutritious food should be accessible and affordable to all. That’s why we’re on a journey to ensure all Americans can eat healthy meals they feel good about by creating high-quality products, offering simple chef-developed recipes, or supporting organizations and initiatives that provide access to healthy foods, Knorr remains committed to its long history of making good food available to everyone.
What You'll Do
Utilize computer to retrieve recipe information and ingredient quantities
Weigh individual raw ingredients
Dump various weight bags of ingredients into stationery hoppers for consumption
Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts
Maintain equipment to the prescribed standards and level of cleanliness.
Carry out product and process changeovers/washes to maintain quality standards while minimizing the impact to the production plan.
Utilize all appropriate safety and environmental procedures relating to the factory and equipment to ensure a safe working environment
Monitor quality against set standards and reports any product and packaging faults.
Detects process abnormalities quickly and takes emergency action to prevent them
Reports machine malfunction (mechanical/electrical) to mechanic, electrician, and/or supervisor
All other duties as assigned
What You'll Need to Succeed
Minimum of two (2) years recent and continuous employment in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
Must have strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude.
Must be able to read, write and understand English
Must be able to lift-up to 50 lbs.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, physical and background check.
*Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
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