Scaler

Europastry USA • New Brunswick, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Scaler is responsible for measuring and weighting ingredients into scaling subassemblies per batch for processing dough products. This role involves operating the scaling process independently and as part of a team, checking the production schedule, weighing ingredients according to specific recipes, and coordinating ingredient flow. The Scaler will also be responsible for labeling and storing ingredients, maintaining ingredient levels, assisting mixers, and reporting any issues or discrepancies to supervision. Additionally, maintaining a clean work area and overseeing the cleanliness of specific equipment are key duties. The position requires adherence to company policies, safety procedures, GMP regulations, and food safety practices, including knowledge of the SQF code.

Requirements

• High school education, GED; or up to one year related experience
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute percent, ratio and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to navigate a computer to obtain the formulas from the in-house computer system.
• Good working knowledge of the SQF code.

Responsibilities

• Operates scaling process independently, as well as within a team environment.
• Checks production schedule to determine item code, # of batches and ingredient weights necessary for the items scheduled.
• Weighs ingredients manually, such as bases, salt, seeds, softeners, onions, garlic, etc; in conformance with specific recipes to prepare batches for dough processing.
• Coordinates the flow of ingredients from the receiving department for usage in the scaling area.
• Weighs and labels all scaling subassemblies into plastic buckets and places on racks for the mixers.
• Opens, pours or measures ingredients into individual bags and stores in holding containers for use in the mixing area.
• Ability to identify the different ingredients in relation to ingredient ID number.
• Dispenses raw materials into dumping stations #1 and #2 (Mixer 29 & 30).
• Maintain the ingredient levels for all storage bins and replenish as required.
• Helps Mixer A and/or Mixer B when they are on a break.
• Alerts supervision of any problems that may arise in the scaling process.
• Checks for changes in the production schedule and reports any problems or discrepancies to supervision.
• Records and report all information about the batches completed during his/her shift.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Oversees the cleanliness of the retarder and ice flaking machine.
• Attends company scheduled meetings when applicable (i.e., safety meetings, production meetings, department meetings.).
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.
• Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis.
• Performing all work related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
• Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.
• Must follow all Company Safety policies, as well as all GMP regulations and all lock-out/tag-out requirements according to OSHA requirements.
• Be aware of issues associated with food safety and safe food handling practices that are relevant to your job.
• Recognize, prevent and alleviate food safety hazards.

What This Job Offers

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