Machine Operator I - Scaler - All Shifts

Makers Pride • Michigan City, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Basic math and reading skills required.
• Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions and problems.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in various units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Experience in the baking industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• health/dental/vision insurance
• flex spending accounts
• short & long-term disability
• paid holidays and vacation
• bonuses opportunities (referral, production, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED