Machine Operator I - Creme Mixer - 2nd Shift

Makers Pride•Michigan City, IN

About The Position

Operates a crème mixing machine to combine ingredients into the final product and checks product quality against customer requirements before and after packing. The operator keeps work areas clean and organized, follows Good Manufacturing Practices (G.M.P.’s), safety requirements, and company policies, and communicates effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and employees from other departments. The role requires working independently with minimal supervision and in close proximity to coworkers. During production slowdowns, the operator may perform essential functions of the packer position or other assigned duties. The position is on second shift, 1:50 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with overtime and weekend work. Physical demands include standing for eight hours per shift; frequent reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting; lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds; and pushing or pulling items up to 1,000 pounds with assistance. Work may involve wet or humid areas, variable temperatures and weather, light to moderate noise, moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and vibration. The operator may need to crawl under equipment, climb stairs or ladders to platforms 7–10 feet high, and walk up to 400 yards between work and break areas.

Requirements

Basic math and reading skills, including the ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and written or oral instructions.
Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity for repetitive tasks.
Ability to distinguish colors.
Ability to communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions and report problems.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and independently at times.
Ability to work effectively with others in close proximity and in stressful situations, and to meet deadlines as necessary.
Ability to stand for eight hours per shift and perform repetitive reaching, including overhead, under, and across, as well as bending, stooping, and twisting.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push or pull items up to 1,000 pounds with assistance.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, in wet or humid areas, and in variable temperatures and weather conditions.
Ability to work in light to moderate noise; hearing protection may be required.
Ability to crawl under equipment and climb steps, stairs, and ladders to platforms 7–10 feet high.
Ability to work more than 40 hours per week when needed.
Prefer a high school graduate or G.E.D.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or G.E.D.

Responsibilities

Place raw ingredients into the mixer according to designated formulas and instructions.
Operate mixing machine controls to mix ingredients.
Place final product into troughs.
Keep work areas clean through housekeeping tasks such as sweeping, mopping, disposing of trash, and picking up product from the floor.
Record ingredient usage.
Place product or scrap into designated color-coded containers.
Visually inspect mixed product, identify unacceptable product, and remove or sort it.
Use measuring equipment accurately.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (G.M.P.’s) at all times.
Communicate instructions and problems to coworkers, supervisors, and employees from all departments.
Meet company attendance standards for scheduled start and end times.
Comply with applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations and company rules, regulations, and policies.
Set scales and metal detectors.
Report any foreign materials found in product or ingredients to a supervisor immediately.
Perform other assigned functions, including packer duties during production slowdowns.
Read scales to check ingredient weights.
Clean mixers when required.