Hand Add Tech I

Western Milling; Goshen, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Paid sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Western Milling in Goshen, IN, is seeking an entry-level hand-add operator to support production and ensure clean, organized hand-add areas. The role includes operating forklifts, staging ingredients, and cross-training in other plant support tasks.

You will document batch records for traceability, label containers, and assist with overflow tasks; overtime may be scheduled or called in. A high school diploma is required; forklift experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to support production.
• Stage and organize ingredients for mixing operators.
• Cross-trained in other support roles.
• Clear documentation of batch records for traceability.
• Maintain cleanliness in hand-add and finished product areas.
• Label storage bins and containers for ingredients.
• Perform repetitive tasks with both hands.
• Provide back-up support for other roles as necessary.
• Overtime work on a scheduled or call-in basis.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Documentation

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Overview

This is an entry-level position responsible for the hand-add operation and providing back-up support to other roles. This position is also responsible for the cleanliness of the general plant area, with an emphasis in the hand-add area.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to support production.
• Stage and organize ingredients for mixing operators as indicated on mixing sheets.
• Functionally cross-trained in other support roles.
• Clear documentation of batch records to maintain traceability.
• Perform general clean-up inside/outside hand-add and finished product area.
• Ensure that storage bins and containers for ingredients are always labeled.
• Perform repetitive tasks (e.g. grasping objects, fine manipulation, push/pull, assemble objects, etc) with both hands.
• Provide back-up support for other roles as necessary.
• Available for overtime work on a scheduled or call-in basis, as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager/supervisor.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Skills

• Multi-task and handle continuous interruptions without losing focus.
• Concentrate and remain focused despite repeated interruptions.
• Strong follow-through skills.
• Self-motivated and accountable for results.
• Safely operate all forklifts.
• Able to work on a time deadline and follow instructions.
• Perform critical thinking and troubleshoot.
• Write clearly and legibly to keep detailed and accurate records.

Physical Requirments

• Frequently lift/carry objects weighing up to and including 50 pounds.
• Frequently twist, stoop, bend, climb, push, and/or pull.
• Frequently reach for objects in performance of the specific essential job tasks.
• Occasionally lift/move/push/pull objects weighing up to and including 55 pounds.
• Occasionally perform overhead lifting of objects weighing up to and including 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
• Vision sufficient to safely perform the specific essential jobs tasks outlined.

Environment

• Continuously exposed to outdoor/uncontrolled weather conditions.
• Regularly exposed to work near moving parts/equipment.
• Regularly exposed to major amounts of dust.
• Regularly exposed to moderate to severe noise levels.
• Occasionally exposed to chemicals used in the manufacturing process.

The Company offers paid vacation time, paid sick leave, medical, dental and vision plans as well as a 401(k) with employer match.

Note: Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of this position at any time.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements, which may change from time to time based on business needs. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Compensation Min

USD $17.00/Hr.

Compensation Max

USD $17.50/Hr.