D Crew

Makers Pride•McComb, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator I works in the Mixing Department to prepare product according to standard recipe requirements. The role operates commercial-grade mixing equipment with computerized control systems and requires careful attention to detail, adherence to standard operating procedures, and prompt reporting of quality or safety issues to Operators, Leads, or Supervisors. The employee is expected to work safely, remain on the floor for the entire shift, and perform other duties as needed. The posted schedule describes Monday through Friday work, with overtime and weekends, and identifies a second shift from 12:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It also lists a Panama 2-2-3 shift pattern, with A/B Crew working 4:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and C/D Crew working 4:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. A flexible schedule is required. The role involves physical, repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment, with variable temperatures and conditions that may include wet or humid areas, noise, moving machinery, fumes, airborne particles, and vibration. Work authorization sponsorship is not available; candidates are responsible for ensuring they are legally authorized to work where they apply.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures.
Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions and report problems.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and weekends as stated in the schedule.
Physical and mental ability to work more than 40 hours per week.
Ability to stand for eight hours per shift and walk up to 400 yards to work areas.
Ability to regularly lift up to 70 pounds of ingredient boxes or bags; the description also states lifting/carrying up to 100 pounds and moving items up to 25 pounds occasionally with a hoist, pallet jack, or cart.
Ability to push or pull items up to 2,600 pounds with assistance.
Ability to reach repetitively overhead, under, and across; bend, stoop, and twist; and use hands and fingers for repetitive tasks.
Ability to see, hear, talk, distinguish colors, and maintain good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Ability to measure and read scales and understand units of measurement.
Basic math and reading skills, including ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and written, oral, diagrammatic, and schedule-based instructions.
Ability to recognize problems and take immediate action; solve practical problems with limited standardization.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and independently at times.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in close proximity to others, work well with others in stressful situations, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work in variable temperatures and weather conditions, wet or humid areas, and light to moderate noise; hearing protection may be required.
Ability to crawl under equipment and climb steps; may be required to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, high precarious places, or outside weather conditions.
Receptiveness to new ideas, concepts, and procedures, and to constructive criticism.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate commercial-grade mixing equipment with computerized control systems.
Prepare product according to standard recipe requirements.
Follow standard operating procedures and work safely at all times.
Alert Operators, Leads, or Supervisors to quality or safety issues.
Remain on the floor for 100% of the shift.
Perform general housekeeping, including sweeping and mopping.
Maintain harmonious working relationships and communicate effectively with employees and management across departments and levels.
Perform other duties as needed.