Machine Operator III

5 days ago

Michigan City, IN, United States Hearthside Food Solutions Full time
What We Want to Give You:

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 • bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.).

Hours of Operation:

Monday through Friday + Overtime/Weekends

1st Shift: 5:50AM to 2:00PM

2nd Shift: 1:50PM to 10:00PM

3rd Shift: 9:50PM to 6:00AM

Job Summary:

Performs set-ups, makes minor adjustments and operates mechanical packaging equipment.

Identify acceptable or unacceptable product quality per customer requirements both before and after product is packed in the Packaging department.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Performs set-ups, makes minor adjustments and operates mechanical packaging equipment during a shift on a variety of machines.
  • Supply/load trays, flexible packaging or cartons into machines as needed.
  • Must be able to observe machine operation at all times.
  • Visually identify quality or bad product before and after it is packed.
  • Remove/sort unacceptable product
  • Place product or waste into designated color-coded containers.
  • Read scales to check packaging weights and accordingly adjusts machines.
  • Read and understand bagger/cartoner/code date programs.
  • Assist other packaging employees with rewraps.
  • Perform required housekeeping to keep work areas clean such as sweeping floor, putting trash in trash containers, picking up product from floor.
  • Work in close proximity to co-workers with minimal supervision and at times independently.
  • 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 of start and end time for work 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.
Physical and 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 over head, under and across throughout shift.
  • Perform general housekeeping, including sweeping, mopping, etc.
  • 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.
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.
Experience and Skills:
  • High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
  • 3 - 5 years machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment; Experience in the baking and/or packaging industry a plus.
  • Basic math and reading skills required.
  • PC skills required.
  • Basic mechanical skills required.
  • Ability to work safely on any shift (8-12 hours/day), weekends and overtime.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and independently at times.
  • Excellent communication, decision-making and organizational skills.
  • Strong self-confidence and leadership skills.


Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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