$19.50/Hr Mixer - 2Nd Shift

Description Tropical Foods has sales and distribution offices in Orlando, Atlanta, Washington DC, Nevada, Dallas and Charlotte, NC. Our SQF, Kosher and organic production facility in Charlotte roasts nuts & seeds daily and blends over 60 bulk snack mixes. These facilities also package and re-box many of our items to meet our customers’ varied needs. Charlotte is our corporate headquarters, and is home to purchasing, accounting, and sales & marketing offices. The Mixer is responsible for mixing products together to create desired mix. $17.50 with a $2.00 dollar weekly production Bonus Key Responsibilities

• In keeping with our value of Customer Satisfaction, this position is expected to provide high-quality customer service to our internal and external customers, vendors, and others alike.
• Complete paperwork for mixes and submit to supervisor.
• Communicates regularly with supervisor and about department issues.
• Operates cardboard bailer and changes bails with bailer is full.
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize.
• Adheres to company Policy and Procedures.
• Ensures all products needed for desired mix are available.
• Performs duties as workload necessitates.
• Meets department productivity standards.
• Records the mix that is made and weight of the mix on production sheet.
• Cleans production area including mixing tables and hoppers.
• This job works under only general instructions and is expected to accomplish work assignments with a limited amount of supervision. Knowledge and Skill Requirements
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
• Places mix in appropriate location and record location for filing.
• Language Ability:
• Operations production equipment including forklift, pallet jack, and cherry picker.
• Follows instruction to make a mix from different products.
• Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform duties of position.
• May perform other duties as required. Scope of Responsibility

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization. Ability to read and understand English.

• Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

• Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Computer Skills:

N/A Education and Experience

• Work is performed in a production floor environment and disruptions occur frequently.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Physical Demands
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Work Environment
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Travel Required
• N/A To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties. Skills Knowledge and Expertise Production Manufacturing Heavy lifting

Food manufacturing GMP's
Benefits Affordable healthcare (medical/dental/vision) Opportunity to participate in the Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Short Term Disability Insurance paid by the company Basic life Insurance equals to your annual salary paid by the company Employee Assistance Program – paid by the company Long Term Disability Insurance The opportunity to purchase additional voluntary insurance coverage for: Life Insurance Accident Whole Life Prepaid Legal PTO (Paid Time Off) 8 Paid Holidays per year 401-k Plan (eligible after 6 months of employment) Tropical Foods is a second-generation family owned business. Our company was founded in 1977 by Jerry and Betty York and is now run by their two daughters, Angela Bauer and Carolyn Bennett. Proud to be a women-owned company, Tropical Foods is certified in the WBENC and the WOSB. We start by sourcing the highest quality ingredients and then create snacks and mixes bursting with the bold flavors you love. With more than 3,000 snacks in our product line, Tropical Foods is the ideal snack partner for your business.