Machine Operator I - Mixing - 2nd Shift, A/B Crew

Job Summary

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

Hours Of Operation

Monday through Friday + Overtime/Weekends
2nd Shift: 12:30PM to 8:30PM
Panama Shift Pattern (2-2-3)
A/B Crew: 4:00AM to 4:00PM

Job Duties

• 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 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.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form.
• 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.
• Receptive to new ideas, concepts and procedures.
• Receptive and responsive to constructive criticism.

Skills

• 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.
• High school graduate or G.E.D.
• Good eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity for repetitive tasks.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and at times independently.
• Ability to measure and read scales; understands units of measurement.
• Ability to recognize problems and take immediate action.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in close proximity to others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in close proximity to others.
• Ability to distinguish colors.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in various units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to work in variable temperatures and weather conditions.
• Ability to work in wet, humid areas.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form.
• Ability 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.
• Receptive to new ideas, concepts and procedures.
• Receptive and responsive to constructive criticism.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including:
• health/dental/vision insurance
• flex spending accounts
• short & long-term disability
• paid holidays and vacation
• bonuses
• opportunities (referral, production, etc.)