Scaling Operator - 1st Shift - Starting at $20/hr
About The Position
The Scaling Operator accurately measures and prepares ingredients for production in a food manufacturing facility. The role supports product quality and consistency while following safety and hygiene standards. The scheduled first-shift hours are 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, and starting pay is $20.00 per hour. Overtime may be required before or after regular weekday shifts and on weekends; it may be voluntary or mandatory depending on business needs. The position is based in a production facility. Employees must wear required PPE in manufacturing areas. Moving machinery is present, and noise levels vary, with higher levels in plant operations areas. The work may involve hot and humid conditions during sanitation tasks and frequent physical activity, including lifting and repetitive movements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Familiarity with scaling equipment and measurement techniques.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production deadlines.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds throughout a shift.
- Ability to perform repetitive grasping, lifting, pulling, pushing, crouching, kneeling, and reaching.
- Ability to work in a hot, humid environment while performing sanitation tasks.
- Ability to use knives to open bags and dump 50-pound bags frequently.
- Ability to wear required PPE in manufacturing areas.
Nice To Haves
- Technical training or certification in machine operation.
- Previous experience in a food manufacturing or processing environment.
Responsibilities
- Accurately weigh and measure raw materials according to production specifications and recipes.
- Operate and maintain scaling and mixing equipment, ensuring proper functionality and cleanliness.
- Perform routine checks on ingredient quality and compliance with specifications, and report discrepancies to the supervisor.
- Maintain accurate ingredient usage and inventory records and complete production logs as required.
- Follow safety protocols and hygiene standards.
- Collaborate with production team members to support a smooth workflow and timely production schedules.
- Contribute to process improvements and efficiency initiatives in scaling and mixing operations.
Benefits
- Automatic wage increases with continued service
- Performance bonuses
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical benefits effective day one
- Dental benefits effective day one
- Vision benefits effective day one
- HSA and FSA
- EAP program
- Onsite gym
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- In-house training
- Internal job board for promotion opportunities
- Service awards
- Charitable activities and local impact opportunities
- Free protein bars and healthy snacks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
