Special Ingredient Formulator (1st shift)

CHESAPEAKE SPICE CO LLC•Belcamp, MD

6d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Retrieve, weigh, and palletize raw ingredients needed for seasoning batches according to the batch formula, using forklift, equipment, calibrated scales, tools, and laboratory equipment. Will formulate oils and special ingredients.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED required
1 year warehouse experience required; food manufacturing preferred
1 year experience picking, material handling, and order selection of materials required
Prior forklift experience required
Exceptional attention to detail
Demonstrated strong math skills
Dependability with a sense of urgency
Ability to pick up product with scoop repeatedly
Stand for the duration of the shift, and walk long distances
Ability to climb on and off a Forklift repeatedly
Push, pull, lift, & carry heavy product such as equipment, bags and drums weighing up to 100lbs
Able to extend arms with hands over the head or at shoulder height
Touch, pickup, and pinch with the use of fingers
Kneel, stoop, or bend downwards and forward
Ascend or descend ladders and platforms
Stand, work, and walk at heights on platforms at least six feet or higher
Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word. Convey detailed instructions to others
Able to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds such as machinery alarms
Near and far visual acuity required
Must be able to work in an environment that is noisy, dusty, and may contain spices with allergens & high heat intensity
Withstand working in cold and hot temperatures for long periods of time
Must be able to read and write English
Able to work occasional overtime and weekends as needed

Responsibilities

Retrieve raw materials and ingredients from warehouse rack locations.
Accurately weigh, label, and palletize seasoning batches needed for production.
Pull, weigh, pour, and label oils
Heat oils as necessary
Formulate colors per batch card instructions
Verification of allergens (Sign off on correct product and weight)
Follow the production schedule and complete the formulation of seasoning batches based on the order the batches will be produced.
Properly seal and return all unused materials to the correct warehouse location.
Prepare workstation, scales, boxing materials, and bag supplies daily.
Operate forklift equipment.
Other duties as assigned.