General Labor I - Baler 2nd Shift

Maker's Pride; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Maker's Pride is looking for a General Labor I - Baler for the 2nd shift. In this role, you will ensure product quality, maintain cleanliness in all work areas, and assist in all aspects of production. This entry-level position offers a competitive wage along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Bonuses opportunities

Qualifications

• High school graduate preferred.
• Basic math and reading skills required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general housekeeping and identify product quality.
• Perform assignments as specified by Line Supervisor.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices at all times.

Skills

Basic math skills

Ability to communicate in English

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Forklift

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Who We Are

With over 11,000 employees at 43 production facilities in the US, Canada and Europe, Maker’s Pride is one of the fastest growing food companies and the industry’s largest contract manufacturer. Our secret to success? Our people. We know an investment in our people is an investment in our company. By empowering employees through skill development and career advancement opportunities, we emphasize a culture of continuous improvement – both for the business and our people.

Who We Are

With over 11,000 employees at 43 production facilities in the US, Canada and Europe, Maker’s Pride is one of the fastest growing food companies and the industry’s largest contract manufacturer. Our secret to success? Our people. We know an investment in our people is an investment in our company. By empowering employees through skill development and career advancement opportunities, we emphasize a culture of continuous improvement – both for the business and our people.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including:

• health/dental/vision insurance
• flex spending accounts
• short & long-term disability
• paid holidays and vacation
• bonuses opportunities (referral, production, etc.).
  
  

Position Objectives

• Maintain general housekeeping.
• Identify acceptable or unacceptable product quality per customer requirements both before and after product is packed.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Perform assignments on all lines as specified by Line Supervisor.
• Transport trash to proper area.
• Take designated supplies to line.
• Perform required housekeeping to keep work areas clean such as sweeping floors, putting trash in trash containers and picking up product from floor.
• Place product or scrap into designated color coded containers.
• Visually identify quality of product before it is placed on line. Removes/sorts unacceptable product.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (G.M.P.'s) at all times.
• Verbally communicate instructions, problems, etc. to co-workers, supervisors and employees from all departments.
• Work in close-proximity to co-workers.
• Meet company attendance standards of start and end time for work as scheduled.
• Comply with all safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law and Company policies.
• Comply with Company rules, regulations and policies.
• May perform other functions as assigned.
  
  

Marginal Functions

• Read scales to check scrap weight.
• Operate forklift as needed.
• Places product in trays, bags, cartons or containers if being used as a relief.
• Load trays, bags or cartons into machines if being used as a relief
  
  

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Reaching with hands/arms throughout shift.
• Ability to use hands and fingers.
• Ability to see, hear and talk.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in light to moderate noise levels; hearing protection may be required.
• Walk up to 400 yards to work and break areas.
• Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions/problems.
• Physical and mental ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Stand eight to twelve hours per shift.
• Repetitive reaching over head, under and across throughout shift.
• Push/pull items up to 1000 lbs. with assistance.
• May crawl under equipment to reach work area.
• May climb stairs and ladders to platform 7-10 feet high.
• Perform general housekeeping, including sweeping, mopping, etc.
• May climb steps to and from work and break areas.
• Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity for repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment in close proximity to others.
• Ability to distinguish colors.
• Possess basic math skills to perform simple counting, adding and subtracting.
• Ability to work in variable temperatures and weather conditions.
• Repetitive bending, stooping and twisting throughout shift
• Ability to work in wet, humid areas.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form.
• Ability to work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines as necessary.
• May work near moving mechanical parts and ay be exposed to fumes, airborne particles and vibration.
• Receptive to new ideas, concepts and procedures.
• Receptive and responsive to constructive criticism.
  
  

Working Relationships

• Maintain harmonious working relations with employees from all departments.
• Maintain harmonious working relations with management from all levels.
• Communicate effectively with all employees and management.
  
  

Experience And Skills

• Prefer high school graduate or G.E.D.
• Basic math and reading skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and at times independently.
• Forklift training license.
  
  

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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