Machine Operator I - Enrober - 3rd Shift

Maker's Pride; Wenona (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Short & long-term disability

Paid holidays and vacation

Bonuses opportunities

Job summary

Maker's Pride in Wenona, IL seeks an Enrober Operator to run the enrobing machine and related equipment, placing finished cookies into trays as production demands.

Starting pay is $25.85/hour with a shift differential for 3rd shift. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) and wellness programs. GMP/HACCP adherence and safety compliance are required.

Qualifications

• GMPs and HACCP knowledge required.
• Strong math skills to compute quantities for packaging.
• Good verbal communication and reading/writing in English.
• Able to organize, prioritize, and work as part of a team.
• Willingness to take on odd jobs when lines aren’t running.
• Must follow written and verbal instructions and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate enrobing machine, tempering unit, chocolate kettles and related equipment.
• Operate row aligners, cooling tunnel, and conveyance equipment.
• Maintain chocolate piping system and water-cooling unit.
• Temper chocolate as production requires.
• Monitor product quality and ensure traceability of coatings.
• Clean and maintain enrobing equipment per policy and procedure.
• Assist with packing finished products into trays and cartons for shipping.
• Rotate positions with other packing staff as directed.
• Keep a clean, safe work area and support sanitation efforts.
• Follow GMPs, HACCP, and safety policies; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GMPs

HACCP

Math skills

Verbal communication

Reading/writing English

Organizational skills

Team player

Safety policies

Ability to lift 55.5 lbs

Stand/walk 80%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.)

Job Summary

The qualified candidate will operate the enrobing machine and necessary equipment when production demands. This candidate will place inspected cookies into the correct tray or container on the designated line as a normal packer when not needed on the enrobing machine.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Operate enrobing machine, tempering unit and chocolate melt and/or storage kettles
• Operate other equipment associated with enrobing such as row aligners, cooling tunnel and other conveyance
• Maintain the chocolate piping system and the water-cooling unit
• Temper chocolate as needed for production
• Monitor product for quality specifications
• Maintain traceability of coatings being used
• Perform cleaning and routine maintenance on enrobing equipment per policy and procedure
• Receive the finished product from oven operations or fugi machine operators
• Count, inspect, straighten and pack as necessary
• Pack the correct number of finished products into the approved trays or conveyor slots to be inserted into the proper carton for shipping
• Rotate position with other packing employees as directed
• Maintain a clean work area and assist with sanitation and miscellaneous cleaning as directed
• Follow GMPs and the HACCP program
• Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor or Management Personnel

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Must be knowledgeable in GMPs and HACCP
• Must have sufficient math skills to calculate quantities of finished goods required for correct packaging
• Good verbal communication skills
• Must have sufficient reading and writing skills in English in order to understand equipment instructions and safety manuals
• Good organization skills
• Must be a team player, flexible, and adaptable
• Willingness to except odd job assignments when production lines are not operating
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to lift 55.5 lbs. on a regular basis
• Ability to perform a team lift at 55.5 lbs. to 75 lbs.
• Ability to stand or walk up to 80% of the time scheduled
• Ability to organize and prioritize work schedule
• Good hand/eye coordination
• Ability to handle stress of a fast paced environment
• Must have the ability to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be 18 years of age

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: Enrober Operator $25.85/per hr. a shift differential is offered for 3rd Shift opportunities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th 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.