Machine Operator I - Mixing - 1st & 2nd Shift

Job Summary

Works in Mixing Department to prepare product according to standard recipe requirements.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Operates commercial grade mixing equipment with computerized control systems.
• Must have strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for alerting Operators, Leads or Supervisors of any quality or safety issue.
• Responsible for working safely at all times.
• On the floor 100% of shift.
• Other duties as needed.

Required Competencies & Knowledge

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reaching with hands/arms throughout shift.
• Ability to use hands and fingers.
• Ability to see, hear and talk.
• Lift/carry up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to work in light to moderate noise levels; hearing protection may be required.
• Able to walk up to 400 yards to work areas.
• Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions and problems.
• Physical and mental ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Able to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and at times independently.
• Able to measure and read scales; understands units of measurement.
• Able to recognize problems and take immediate action.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment in close proximity to others.
• Able to distinguish colors.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in various units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Able to work in variable temperatures and weather conditions.
• Repetitive bending, stooping and twisting throughout shift.
• Able to work in wet, humid areas.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Able to solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form.
• Able to work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines as necessary.
• May work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles and vibration.
• May be required to work in high precarious places and/or in outside weather conditions.
• Receptive to new ideas, concepts and procedures.
• Receptive and responsive to constructive criticism.

Skill

• Inferior high school graduate or G.E.D.
• Good eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and at times independently.
• Able to measure and read scales; understands units of measurement.
• Able to recognize problems and take immediate action.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment in close proximity to others.
• Able to work in variable temperatures and weather conditions.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Able to solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form.
• Able to work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines as necessary.
• May work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles and vibration.
• May be required to work in high precarious places and/or in outside weather conditions.
• Receptive to new ideas, concepts and procedures.
• Receptive and responsive to constructive criticism.

Work Environment

• Maintain harmonious working relations with employees from all departments.
• Maintain harmonious working relations with management from all levels.
• Communicate effectively with all employees and management.

Physical Requirements

• Reaching with hands/arms throughout the day.
• Ability to use hands and fingers.
• Ability to see, hear and talk.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb ascending or descending stairs and/or balance approximately.
• Ability to work in light to moderate noise levels.
• The employee may occasionally move up to 25 pounds with a hoist, pallet-jack or cart, and regularly lift up to 70 pounds of boxes/bags of ingredients.