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

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

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, follows standard operating procedures, and promptly alerts Operators, Leads, or Supervisors to quality or safety issues. The employee is expected to work safely, remain on the floor for the full shift, and perform other duties as needed. A flexible schedule is required. The work involves physical, repetitive tasks in a fast-paced production environment and close proximity to others. Conditions may include variable temperatures, wet or humid areas, light to moderate noise, moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, and outdoor weather or high places. Hearing protection may be required. The role requires effective communication and cooperative working relationships with employees and management across departments. The position offers competitive wages and benefits. Work authorization sponsorship is not available; candidates are responsible for ensuring they are legally authorized to work in the location.

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 more than 40 hours per week when required and work a flexible schedule.
Ability to stand for eight hours per shift and walk up to 400 yards to work areas.
Repetitive reaching, including overhead, under, and across; use of hands and fingers; good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds is listed in the competencies; the physical requirements also state regularly lifting up to 70 pounds of ingredient boxes or bags and occasionally moving up to 25 pounds with a hoist, pallet jack, or cart.
Ability to push or pull items up to 2,600 pounds with assistance.
Ability to see, hear, talk, distinguish colors, climb steps, and potentially crawl under equipment to reach a work area.
Basic math and reading skills, including applying fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions and performing arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to measure and read scales and understand units of measurement.
Ability to recognize problems and take immediate action.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and written, oral, diagram, and schedule instructions.
Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization and work with minimal supervision or independently at times.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment near 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.
May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, high places, and outside weather conditions.
Receptiveness to new ideas, concepts, procedures, and constructive criticism.
High school graduate or GED preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

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