Machine Operator I - Scaler-3rd Shift

Maker's Pride; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Maker's Pride is seeking a Machine Operator I for the 3rd Shift to ensure the quality of ingredients for production. The role emphasizes skill development and offers a competitive wage with various benefits. Ideal candidates are those with a high school diploma and basic math skills, who can lift up to 100 lbs and thrive in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Health/dental/vision insurance

Flex spending accounts

Short & long-term disability

Paid holidays and vacation

Bonuses opportunities

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with zero to one year of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of measurement units required.
• Ability to measure and read scales and thermometers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for scaling and weighing ingredients for dough mixtures.
• Prepare scales and select ingredients accurately.
• Communicate changes and instructions to coworkers.

Skills

Basic math skills

Reading skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

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Who We Are

With over 11,000 employees at 43 production facilities in the US, Canada and Europe, Maker’s Pride is one of the fastest growing food companies and the industry’s largest contract manufacturer. Our secret to success? Our people. We know an investment in our people is an investment in our company. By empowering employees through skill development and career advancement opportunities, we emphasize a culture of continuous improvement – both for the business and our people.

Who We Are

With over 11,000 employees at 43 production facilities in the US, Canada and Europe, Maker’s Pride is one of the fastest growing food companies and the industry’s largest contract manufacturer. Our secret to success? Our people. We know an investment in our people is an investment in our company. By empowering employees through skill development and career advancement opportunities, we emphasize a culture of continuous improvement – both for the business and our people.

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 Scaler is responsible for correctly scaling and weighing the proper ingredients for the specified dough mixture that is scheduled for production in the Mixing department. This position exists to ensure the utmost quality of all products being produced and packaged at the plant.

Essential Functions

• Check the schedule to determine the ingredients and the amounts needed to be scaled/weighed during a shift.
• Prepare scales for the weighing process.
• Select specified ingredients for dough mixture.
• Accurately weigh each ingredient per specified formulas and instructions.
• Sift lumpy ingredients as needed.
• Place ingredients in designated bags.
• Record shift, ingredients and initials on the bags.
• Record all lot numbers on the bags.
• Place ingredient bags weighing up to 100 lbs. on moving cart.
• Sweep, clean and mop work area; Cleans barrel carts; Washes utensils.
• Communicate changes, instructions, etc. to the scalers on the next production shift.
• Work in close proximity to co-workers.
• Work with minimal supervision and at times independently.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times.
• Verbally communicate instructions, problems, etc. to co-workers, supervisors and employees from all departments.
• Meet Company attendance standards of start and end time for work as scheduled.
• Comply with all safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
• Comply with all Company rules, regulations and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Physical/Mental Requirements

• 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.
• Stand eight hours per shift.
• 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.
• Repetitive reaching over head, under and across throughout shift.
• 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.
• 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 decimal.
• 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 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 electrical shock, fumes, airborne particles and vibration.
• May be required to work in high precarious places and/or in outside weather conditions.
  
  

Working Relationships

• 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.
  
  

Experience And Skills

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Zero - One year experience in a manufacturing environment; Experience in the baking industry a plus.
• Basic math and reading skills required.
• Ability to measure and read scales and thermometers; Understands units of measurement.
• Ability to work safely on any shift (8-12 hours/day), weekends and overtime.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and independently at times.
  
  

Note: This job description is not intended to nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all objectives, functions, requirements, responsibilities, relationships or skills associated with a particular job. It is only intended to be a general description of the essential functions common to positions of this type.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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