Machine Operator I - Scaler - 2nd Shift

Maker's Pride; Seelyville (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flex spending accounts

Short/Long-term disability

Paid holidays

Vacation

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Maker's Pride is seeking a diligent scale operator to accurately weigh ingredients for daily dough blends and keep a clean, compliant workstation. You will verify weights, record data on bags, and ensure GMP practices are followed across shifts.

The role requires standing for long periods, the ability to lift up to 70 pounds, and precise math skills. Overtime on weekends may be required in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong math and measurement skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Familiarity with GMP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Check schedule to determine ingredients and amounts to be scaled.
• Prepare scales for the weighting process and weigh each ingredient.
• Select specified ingredients for the dough mixture.
• Record shift, ingredients, and bag initials; log lot numbers.
• Place ingredients on carts and communicate changes to the next shift scaler.
• Follow GMP requirements and report any foreign materials immediately.

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 2nd Shift: 2:00PM to 10:30PM

Job Summary

Correctly scale/weigh the proper ingredients for the specified dough mixture that is scheduled for the shift or shifts. Maintain clean work area.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

This position will require the incumbent to check schedule to determine the ingredients and the amounts needed to be scaled. Prepare scales for the weighting process. Select specified ingredients for dough mixture. Accurately weigh each ingredient for dough mixture. Sift lumpy ingredients per specified formulas and instructions. Place ingredients in designated bags. Record shift, ingredients, initials on bag. Record all lot numbers on bags. Place ingredients on carts. Communicate changes, instructions, etc. to the next shift scaler. This position requires that all Good Manufacturing Practices (G.M.P.'s) are followed at all times must be familiar with GMP requirements and the employee handbook. Any foreign materials found in product or ingredients need to be reported to a supervisor immediately.

Required Competencies & Knowledge

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 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: 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.