Machine Operator

Northeast Foods; Bensalem Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator for the 3rd shift. The role involves ensuring the precise mixing of dough, maintaining safety standards, and adhering to sanitation practices. Ideal candidates will possess basic literacy skills, general machinery knowledge, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks. Join us to contribute to our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Able to lift up to 60 pounds without assistance, 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Able to stand for 10-12 hours per day.
• Familiarity with production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with previous mixer operator to discuss doughs.
• Scale and load ingredients for mixing.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Basic literacy skills

General knowledge of machinery operations

Good hand/eye coordination

Ability to count and perform basic math

Reading and writing proficiency

Capability to keep up with machine speed

Visual assessment of product quality

Job description

Machine Operator responsible for ensuring the precise mix and development of dough, resulting in top-notch finished products. Join our team and contribute to our commitment to exceed customer expectations through continuous improvement and leveraging our invaluable employee and supplier resources. If you have a passion for delivering 100% Customer Satisfaction through consistent, high-quality products, we want you to become an integral part of our culture focused on creating an experience and promoting life-long learning.

We are currently hiring specifically for 3rd shift (10pm-6am).

Role & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the previous mixer operator at the beginning of the shift to discuss the doughs currently being mixed.
• Scale ingredients one dough at a time using small scoops, accommodating up to 5 lbs. of ingredients per scoop.
• Load 50 lbs. bags and 60 lbs. buckets of ingredients into the mixer, with assistance load up to 100 lbs. buckets of reclaim dough.
• Scale ingredients for the next dough according to the dough schedule.
• Use mixer controls to smoothly transfer the dough into the dough trough.
• Communicate any issues promptly to the appropriate Supervisor or Manager.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Production Superintendent and Supervisor.

Safety:

• Maintain a safe working environment for all employees/contractors.
• Promote safety in all areas of operations.

Sanitation:

• Ensure cleanliness of the work area.
• Always follow proper Good Manufacturing Practices (G.M.P.'s).

Requirements & Physical Demands

• Basic literacy skills, able to read and comprehend instructions, signage, warnings, etc.
• General knowledge of machinery operations.
• Good hand/eye coordination.
• Ability to count and perform basic math.
• Reading and writing proficiency.
• Capability to keep up with machine speed through repetitive motion.
• Able to lift to 60 pounds without assistance, up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Able to stand for 10-12 hours per day.
• Physically capable of moving to all areas of the plant.
• Able to visually assess product adherence to quality control standards.
• Familiarity with reading and comprehending production schedules.
• Adherence to necessary safety procedures and signs.

Physical Demands:

Standing for approximately 90% of the scheduled shift, lifting, bending, and twisting on a regular basis; lifting to 60 lbs. and 100 lbs. occasionally with assistance.