Machine Operator I - Scaler - 2nd Shift

Makers Pride•Terre Haute, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for correctly scaling and weighing the proper ingredients for the specified dough mixture scheduled for the shift or shifts. The role also involves maintaining a clean work area and adhering to all Good Manufacturing Practices (G.M.P.’s).

Requirements

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 decimals.
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.
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 stand eight hours per shift.
Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity for repetitive tasks.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in close proximity to others.
Ability to distinguish colors.
Ability to work in variable temperatures and weather conditions.
Ability to work in wet, humid areas.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Receptive to new ideas, concepts and procedures.
Receptive and responsive to constructive criticism.
Must be familiar with GMP requirements and the employee handbook.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Check schedule to determine the ingredients and the amounts needed to be scaled.
Prepare scales for the weighting process.
Select specified ingredients for dough mixture.
Accurately weigh each ingredient for dough mixture.
Sift lumpy ingredients per specified formulas and instructions.
Place ingredients in designated bags.
Record shift, ingredients, initials on bag.
Record all lot numbers on bags.
Place ingredients on carts.
Communicate changes, instructions, etc. to the next shift scaler.
Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (G.M.P.’s).
Report any foreign materials found in product or ingredients to a supervisor immediately.
Perform general housekeeping, including sweeping, mopping, etc.