Mixer Master/Batching Technician - 1PM-9:30PM (M-F)

Job Description

Job Description

Mix Master – 2nd Shift

Location: 8000 Middlesex Corporate Parkway, Middlesex, NC 27557
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM–9:30 PM
Pay: $19.00/hour + 6% second-shift differential = $20.14/hour worked

At FirstWave, we don't just run machines—we make real food and beverages that people enjoy every day. As a Mix Master, you'll play an important role in turning high-quality ingredients into finished products such as fruit and vegetable blends, smoothies, coffee beverages, and other specialty food products.

Think of the Mix Master as the person who makes the recipe happen on the production floor. You'll measure and add ingredients, operate mixing and processing equipment, monitor temperatures and other specifications, collect samples, complete production records, and make sure every batch meets our quality and food safety standards.

If you enjoy working with equipment, paying attention to details, solving problems, and seeing the results of your work at the end of a shift, this could be a great fit.

• Operate and monitor mixers, pumps, conveyors, and other production equipment.
• Follow batch tickets and formulas to accurately measure, weigh, and add ingredients.
• Mix and process ingredients to create consistent, high-quality batches.
• Monitor production conditions such as temperatures, processing times, and ingredient usage.
• Collect product samples and perform required quality checks using testing equipment.
• Record lot numbers, ingredients, processing information, test results, and other production data accurately.
• Prepare product labels and maintain accurate batch documentation.
• Assist with batching, processing, quality assurance monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Add and mix approved ingredients and processing chemicals according to established procedures.
• Complete CIP, COP, and SIP activities before and after production.
• Assist with allergen monitoring and controls.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.
• Follow GMPs, SQF requirements, food safety procedures, and all company safety policies.
• Properly use Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) when required.
• Communicate production information, concerns, and equipment issues to supervisors and teammates.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments to keep production running safely and efficiently.
• Participate in food safety initiatives and help maintain a strong food safety culture.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and consistency.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Detail-oriented – You understand that accurate measurements, temperatures, lot numbers, and records matter.
• Safety-minded – You follow procedures and speak up when you see a potential hazard.
• Reliable – You show up on time, ready to work, every scheduled shift.
• A problem solver – You can recognize when something isn't working correctly and communicate the issue.
• A team player – You work well with others and understand that great products require great teamwork.
• Self-motivated – You can stay organized, manage multiple tasks, and work independently once trained.
• Quality-focused – You take pride in making a product that meets our standards every time.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment – Manufacturing can be busy, and priorities can change throughout the shift.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, production guides, and labels
• Basic math skills, including measuring and weighing ingredients
• Ability to understand directions and safety procedures in English.
• Ability to learn and follow OSHA, GMP, SQF, food safety, and company safety requirements
• Manufacturing or machinery experience is preferred
• Experience with batching, blending, food production, or a similar process is preferred

This is a hands-on manufacturing position in a food production facility. You should be comfortable working around:

• Production machinery and moving equipment
• Pumps, conveyors, mixers, and processing equipment
• High noise levels
• Food ingredients, dust, and odors
• Hot and cold temperatures
• Tight or enclosed spaces
• Elevated work areas
• Cleaning and sanitation chemicals

This role requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for an 8-hour shift.
• Frequently bend, crouch, twist, reach, and perform repetitive movements.
• Regularly lift and carry approximately 20–30 pounds.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work in confined or enclosed spaces and at heights when required.
• Work safely in varying temperatures and other manufacturing conditions.
• Maintain a steady pace in a fast-moving production environment.

As a Mix Master, you're helping create the product. Your work directly impacts the taste, quality, safety, and consistency of what leaves our facility.

You'll learn how our production process works from the inside out, build valuable manufacturing skills, and work alongside teams in Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.

We believe great food starts with great people—and great people take pride in getting the details right.

Ready to become part of the team? Apply today for our 2nd Shift Mix Master position!