2nd Shift Spice Room Operator: Precision & Impact

JobTarget, LLC; Elmwood Park (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods is seeking a production-scale worker to weigh and stage dry and liquid ingredients for production. You will follow formulas, maintain batch records, and support production flow between spice areas and mixers.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to lift 50 lbs, and adherence to GMP practices. Responsibilities include using scales, managing labels, and verifying expiration dates. Prior food-manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and pour up to 50 lbs.
• Must read and write for batch records.
• Basic math skills to operate scales and read formulas.
• Strong English communication with co-workers.
• Experience with scales or handheld scanners preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weigh ingredients according to formula using proper weighing techniques.
• Place measured ingredients into V-mag dump buggy, plastic bag or in mixer.
• Use sensory observations to spot potential quality issues and inform supervisor accordingly.
• Keep written batch records of raw materials where necessary. This information must be recorded for all batches mixed.
• Utilize computers to print raw material labels, weigh labels, and formula labels.
• Maintain production flow between spice room and mixers.
• Scale up various raw material ingredients to specified quantities.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Record keeping

Math & measurement

English communication

Scales experience

Handheld scanners

Unit conversions

Teamwork

OT availability

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Food manufacturing experience (preferred)

Tools

Scales

Handheld scanners

Electric/Manual jacks

Job description

Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods is seeking a production-scale worker to weigh and stage dry and liquid ingredients for production. You will follow formulas, maintain batch records, and support production flow between spice areas and mixers.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to lift 50 lbs, and adherence to GMP practices. Responsibilities include using scales, managing labels, and verifying expiration dates. Prior food-manufacturing experience is preferred.