Pre-Scale Operator

Rustic Bakery International, Inc.•Petaluma, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

A Pre-Scale Operator is responsible for measuring proper quantities of raw material for use in production. This position plays a crucial role in the logistics and manufacturing processes and requires attention to details. Effective pre-scaling is a step essential in meeting our quality and food safety standards. Managing ingredient LOT numbering and tagging as well as working with company ERP system.

Requirements

Good oral and written communication skills; prefer Spanish/English bilingual.
Computer skills familiar with Netsuite systems.
Communicates effectively and accurately, both verbally and in writing. (English & Spanish).
Reliable and honest.
Shows good judgment, sound reasoning, and good decision-making skills.
Ability to use a calculator to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Must be able to accurately record results.
Ability to work Monday through Friday and at times Saturdays, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
2 - 3 years of related experience working in food manufacturing. Additional education may be substituted for years of work experience.
Previous material handling in food industry required.

Nice To Haves

Spanish/English bilingual.

Responsibilities

Sets up and operates all equipment in an assigned area.
Places loose or packaged raw materials on scales, adding or removing portions of the material to obtain the specified mixture.
Utilizes Netsuite to create Workorders as needed.
Prints Batcheets according to weekly program schedule.
Prints and identifies labels for each WIP.
Understands using FIFO for ingredients.
Documents waste and follows return of ingredient protocols.
Reads work orders and/or recipes and records in real time and complies with food safety policies.
Understands warehouse ingredients and LOT numbers.
Communicates or escalates issues immediately.
Works together in a teamwork environment.
Reports all quality defects to the appropriate team members and shift leadership.
Adheres to the highest standards of company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, regulations and use of PPE.
Maintains a clean and safe workspace which includes general housekeeping in all areas of production and additional areas assigned by plant leadership.
Demonstrates the aptitude and skill in math and reading.
Follows established sanitary production guidelines and all GMP for the work area. Understands products, allergens, and methods to ensure safe, quality food.
Performs other related duties as required.