General Labor I - Baler - 3rd Shift

Maker’s Pride, LLC; Michigan City (IN); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

FSA (flex spending accounts)

Short & long-term disability

Paid holidays and vacation

Bonus opportunities (referral, etc.)

Job summary

Maker’s Pride, LLC in Michigan City, IN is seeking a production/quality support role on the 3rd shift (9:50 PM – 6:00 AM) to maintain housekeeping and monitor product quality on all lines.

You will identify acceptable or unacceptable product before and after packing, keep areas clean, and follow GMPs. A forklift license is a plus; high school diploma or GED preferred; basic math/reading skills and ability to work independently are expected.

Qualifications

• Basic math and reading skills required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Forklift license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general housekeeping.
• Identify acceptable or unacceptable product quality before and after packing.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Perform assignments on all lines as specified by Line Supervisor.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (G.M.P.'s) at all times.
• May perform other functions as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Reading skills

Independent work

Forklift license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

What We Offer:

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

Location Address:

502 West U.S. Hwy 20
Michigan City, IN 46360

Hours of Operation:

Monday through Friday + Overtime/Weekends

3rd Shift:

9:50PM to 6:00AM

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.