Machine Operator I - Mixing - 1st & 2nd Shift

Maker’s Pride, LLC; Seelyville (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Flex spending accounts

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Paid holidays

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Maker’s Pride, LLC is seeking a Mixing Department worker to prepare product per standard recipes using commercial mixers and computerized controls. The role requires strong attention to detail, safe operation, and adherence to SOPs in a busy plant.

The position involves long hours on a production floor, lifting up to 70 pounds, and staying on shift to meet daily production targets. Overtime and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Must read and follow standard operating procedures.
• Able to use math for measurements and recipe requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial-grade mixing equipment with computerized controls.
• Follow safety rules and notify leads of quality or safety issues.
• Work on the floor 100% of shift and adapt to a flexible schedule.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Heavy lifting

Mathematical reading

Teamwork under pressure

Problem solving

Stamina for long shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

What We Want to Give You:

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
• bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.)

Hours of Operation:

Monday through Friday + Overtime/Weekends 1st Shift: 6:00AM to 2:30PM 2nd Shift: 2:00PM to 10:30PM

Job Summary:

Works in Mixing Department to prepare product according to standard recipe requirements.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Operates commercial grade mixing equipment with computerized control systems. Must have strong attention to detail and ability to following standard operating procedures. Responsible for alerting Operators, Leads or Supervisors of any quality or safety issue. Responsible for working safely at all times. On the floor 100% of shift. Other duties as needed. Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

Required Competencies & Knowledge:

• Reaching with hands/arms throughout shift.
• Ability to use hands and fingers.
• Ability to see, hear and talk.
• Lift/carry up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to work in light to moderate noise levels; hearing protection may be required.
• Able to walk up to 400 yards to work areas.
• Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions and 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.
• Able to stand eight hours per shift.
• Repetitive reaching over head, under and across throughout shift.
• Push/pull items up to 2600 lbs. with assistance.
• May crawl under equipment to reach work area.
• 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.
• Skill in:
• Prefer high school graduate or G.E.D.
• Good eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and at times independently.
• Ability to measure and read scales; understands units of measurement.
• Ability to recognize problems and take immediate action.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in close proximity to others.
• Ability to distinguish colors.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in various units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• 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 solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• 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 may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles and vibration.
• May be required to work in high precarious places and/or in outside weather conditions.
• Receptive to new ideas, concepts and procedures.
• Receptive and responsive to constructive criticism.

Work Environment:

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.

Physical Requirements:

Reaching with hands/arms throughout the day. Ability to use hands and fingers. Ability to see, hear and talk. Ability to stand, walk, climb ascending or descending stairs and/or balance approximately. Ability to work in light to moderate noise levels. The employee may occasionally move up to 25 pounds with a hoist, pallet-jack or cart, and regularly lift up to 70 pounds of boxes/bags of ingredients. 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.