Machine Operator I - Scaler - 2nd Shift

Makers Pride • Terre Haute, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for correctly scaling/weighing the proper ingredients for the specified dough mixture that is scheduled for the shift or shifts. The role also requires maintaining a clean work area.

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 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.
• Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions and problems.
• 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.

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) at all times.
• Report any foreign materials found in product or ingredients to a supervisor immediately.
• Perform general housekeeping, including sweeping, mopping, etc.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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