Machine Operator I - Dough Mixer - 3rd Shift

Makers Pride•Terre Haute, IN

About The Position

The Dough Mixer operates a mixing machine to combine ingredients into finished product and checks product quality against customer requirements before and after mixing. The role involves following the production schedule and designated formulas, selecting and inspecting ingredients, accurately weighing and measuring them, operating the mixer, placing finished dough into troughs, and maintaining required dough or filling temperatures. The operator records ingredient usage, lot numbers, dough times and temperatures, and trough numbers; uses and checks measuring equipment; removes unacceptable product; and communicates problems and mix-sheet changes to supervisors and co-workers. The position also requires cleaning the mixer, utensils, and work area; following Good Manufacturing Practices and safety, health, and environmental requirements; and working effectively with minimal supervision in a fast-paced production environment.

Requirements

Ability to measure ingredients and read scales and thermometers; understanding of units of measurement.
Basic math and reading skills, including ability to use fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, whole numbers, and decimals in practical situations.
Ability to read and follow detailed instructions and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, schedules, and written, oral, or diagram-based directions.
Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for repetitive tasks.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and independently at times.
Ability to communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions and report problems.
Ability to work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines.
Ability to distinguish colors.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in close proximity to others and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to stand for eight hours per shift, walk up to 400 yards, and perform repetitive reaching, including overhead, under, and across, as well as bending, stooping, twisting, and manual tasks.
Ability to lift or carry up to 100 pounds with assistance and push or pull items up to 2,600 pounds with assistance; ability to remove dough or filling from mixers using a hoe.
Ability to work in variable temperatures and weather conditions, wet and humid areas, and light to moderate noise; hearing protection may be required.
Ability to work near moving mechanical parts and possible fumes, airborne particles, and vibration; may be required to work at heights, outdoors, or crawl under equipment.
Ability to work more than 40 hours per week when needed.
Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the location of application; work-authorization sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Place raw ingredients into the mixer according to the designated formula and instructions, and operate mixer controls to combine them.
Place finished product into troughs and place product or scrap into designated color-coded containers.
Check the production schedule, select the correct mix sheet and ingredients for the scheduled dough, and visually inspect ingredients for defects.
Accurately weigh and measure ingredients and check the accuracy of scales, meters, and thermometers.
Visually identify acceptable and unacceptable product before and after mixing, remove unacceptable product, and contact the supervisor if dough or filling is inconsistent with previous batches.
Maintain correct dough or filling temperature.
Record ingredient usage, lot numbers, dough times and temperatures, and trough numbers; ensure all lot numbers are recorded on the mix sheet by the end of the shift.
Communicate mix-sheet changes to the next shift as directed by the supervisor and communicate instructions or problems to co-workers, supervisors, and employees from other departments.
Clean the inside and outside of the mixer and utensils according to established procedures, and perform housekeeping such as scraping, sweeping, mopping, disposing of trash, and picking up product from the floor.
Keep track of the thermometer, scraper, and measuring cup.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, company rules and policies, and applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations.
Meet attendance standards and scheduled start and end times; work independently with minimal supervision and cooperate with employees and management across departments.
Perform other functions as assigned.