Machine Operator I - Scaler - All Shifts

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flex spending accounts
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Bonuses (referral, production, etc.)

Schedule

Monday through Friday with overtime and weekend shifts available.

• 1st Shift: 5:50 AM – 2:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: 1:50 PM – 10:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: 9:50 PM – 6:00 AM

Hiring Event: Friday, 08/14/26 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 502 West U.S. Hwy 20, Michigan City, IN 46360.

Responsibilities

• Check the schedule to determine ingredients and amounts needed for scaling/weighing during a shift.
• Prepare scales for the weighing process.
• Select specified ingredients for dough mixture.
• Accurately weigh each ingredient per specified formulas and instructions.
• Sift lumpy ingredients as needed.
• Place ingredients in designated bags and record shift, ingredients, initials, and lot numbers on the bags.
• Place ingredient bags (weighing up to 100 lbs.) on moving cart.
• Sweep, clean, and mop work area; clean barrel carts and wash utensils.
• Communicate changes, instructions, and other information to scalers on the next production shift.
• Work in close proximity to co-workers with minimal supervision.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times.
• Verbally communicate instructions, problems, etc., to co-workers, supervisors, and employees from all departments.
• Meet company attendance standards for start and end times as scheduled.
• Comply with all safety, health, and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
• Comply with all company rules, regulations, and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Physical/Mental Requirements

• 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.
• Stand eight hours per shift.
• Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions and problems.
• Physical and mental ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Repetitive reaching overhead, under, and across throughout shift.
• Perform general housekeeping, including sweeping and mopping.
• May climb steps to and from work and break areas.
• Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity for repetitive tasks.
• 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.
• Repetitive bending, stooping, and twisting throughout shift.
• Ability to work in wet, humid areas.
• 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 electrical shock, fumes, airborne particles, and vibration.
• May be required to work in high, precarious places and/or in outside weather conditions.

Working Relationships

• 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Zero to one year of experience in a manufacturing environment; experience in the baking industry a plus.
• Basic math and reading skills required.
• Ability to measure and read scales and thermometers; understands units of measurement.
• Ability to work safely on any shift (8–12 hours/day), weekends, and overtime.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and independently at times.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. Candidates must ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.