General Labor III - Mixing 2nd Shift

Maker’s Pride, LLC; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid holidays and vacation

Disability insurance

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Maker's Pride is seeking a Machine Operator-Scaler I to support daily production at Wenona, IL. The role stages ingredients, weighs items, and operates baking equipment according to the schedule.

This full-time position offers health/dental/vision, disability and paid holidays, plus a wage of $23.65 per hour with a second-shift differential. You will join a team committed to safety, quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Knowledge of GMPs and HACCP programs.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in measurements.
• Sufficient math skills to calculate inputs and weigh ingredients.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs with/without assistance.
• Ability to stand and walk up to 90% of the shift.

Responsibilities

• Weigh dry and liquid ingredients into containers.
• Record weights, ingredients, lot numbers, and data on the mixer log.
• Operate mixers, ovens, and other baking equipment.
• Complete and file quality assurance and production records.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Math skills

Teamwork

Lifting requirement

Job description

Wenona, 775 IL-251, Wenona, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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.).

Hours of Operation:

Monday through Friday + (working up to 12 hours per day and/or Saturdays when we get busy)

2nd Shift:

12:00PM to 8:15PM

Job Summary:

This position will stage ingredients in accordance with product specifications as required by the daily production schedule.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Weigh out various dry and liquid ingredients into appropriate containers
• Record required weights, ingredient names, lot numbers, and other pertinent information on the mixer log
• Responsible for operating mixers, ovens, and other equipment associated in the baking process
• Complete and assemble all documentation required for quality assurance and production records
• Routine maintenance of a clean and orderly work area
• All other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required in English in order to understand equipment instruction manuals, select the proper ingredient, follow formulas, and specifications, read instruments, and record all required data
• Must be knowledgeable in GMPs and HACCP program
• Must display great attention to detail
• Must have sufficient math skills to calculate inputs, accurately weigh ingredients, and accurately measure samples by weight or dimensions
• Must be able to lift 55.5 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to lift 55.6 lbs. to 75 lbs. with assistance
• Ability to stand and walk up to 90% of the time scheduled
• Ability to perform basic mathematics calculations
• Must have suitable temperament to be able to train other employees on various procedures
• Ability to multiple task and shift priorities while paying close attention to detail
• Must have the ability to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Starting Pay: Machine Operator- Scaler I $23.65 /hr. a shift differential is offered for 2nd opportunities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the 90 th day of employment. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Wenona, 775 IL-251, Wenona, Illinois, United States of America