Mixer IN - 3rd Shift (Processing Department) 9:00pm - 5:30am Sun-Thurs

Ken's Careers•Lebanon, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Processing Operator prepares quality products in a timely manner for packaging lines. The role follows process-control instructions, recipes, and procedures; operates process equipment; and ensures that correct quantities of quality raw materials are used. The employee follows sanitary practices and equipment washout procedures, maintains food safety and facility cleanliness, and coordinates product transfers with Production personnel. Duties also include preparing raw materials and assisting with cleaning, maintenance, and inventory of raw-material storage areas. Fork truck operation for retrieving raw materials is optional and requires a license. This is an onsite role at Ken’s Foods in Lebanon, Indiana, scheduled from 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Starting pay is $25.00 per hour, with a $1.00 shift differential, and employees are paid weekly. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, background screening, and pre-employment assessment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and series of numbers.
Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
Basic math ability, including adding and subtracting two-digit numbers and multiplying and dividing with tens and hundreds, using American money, weight, volume, and distance measurements.
Ability to follow simple one- or two-step instructions and handle standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Regularly stand, use hands or fingers to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms; frequently walk; and occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, or hear.
Frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Maintain alertness and work safely; exercise judgment, respond promptly to operating conditions, concentrate, recall instructions, gauge time and distance, and cope with sudden changes, emergencies, or alarms.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, background screening, and pre-employment assessment.

Nice To Haves

Fork truck driving for retrieval of raw materials; a license is required.

Responsibilities

Prepare quality products in a timely manner for packaging lines.
Operate different types of process equipment with varying degrees of automation.
Follow process-control instructions, formula recipes, and procedures, including completing paperwork.
Ensure product quality and use the correct amounts of good-quality raw materials.
Follow sanitary practices, GMP policies, and equipment washout procedures.
Comply with corporate standards and systems for food safety, food safety culture, quality, and facility cleanliness.
Coordinate with Production personnel to transfer product to packaging lines.
Prepare raw materials for processing.
Assist with cleaning, maintaining, and inventorying raw-material storage areas.
Optionally drive a fork truck to retrieve raw materials if licensed.
Produce product free of contamination and continually inspect the work area for possible contamination issues.
Report suspicious activity in or around the plant.
Perform other duties as assigned.