Machine Operator I - Mixing - 1st & 2nd Shift

Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team•Terre Haute, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Works in the Mixing Department to prepare product according to standard recipe requirements. Operates commercial grade mixing equipment with computerized control systems. Must have strong attention to detail and the ability to follow standard operating procedures. Responsible for alerting Operators, Leads, or Supervisors of any quality or safety issues. Responsible for working safely at all times. Must be on the floor 100% of the shift and able to work a flexible schedule. This role requires the ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week.

Requirements

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.
Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity for repetitive tasks.
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 distinguish colors.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in various units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
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.
Receptive to new ideas, concepts and procedures.
Receptive and responsive to constructive criticism.
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.
Repetitive bending, stooping and twisting throughout shift.
Reaching with hands/arms throughout the day.
Ability to stand, walk, climb ascending or descending stairs and/or balance approximately.
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.

Nice To Haves

Prefer high school graduate or G.E.D.
Good eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

Operates commercial grade mixing equipment with computerized control systems.
Follows standard operating procedures.
Alerts Operators, Leads, or Supervisors of any quality or safety issues.
Works safely at all times.
Performs general housekeeping, including sweeping and mopping.
Works in a fast-paced environment in close proximity to others.
Works in variable temperatures and weather conditions.
Works in wet, humid areas.
Works 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.
Maintains harmonious working relations with employees and management from all departments and levels.
Communicates effectively with all employees and management.