Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
A Pre-Scale Operator is responsible for measuring proper quantities of raw material for use in production. This position plays a crucial role in the logistics and manufacturing processes and requires attention to details. Effective pre-scaling is a step essential in meeting our quality and food safety standards. Managing ingredient LOT numbering and tagging as well as working with company ERP system.
Requirements:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
· Sets up and operates all equipment in an assigned area.
· Placing loose or packaged raw materials on scales, adding or removing portions of the material to obtain the specified mixture.
· Utilizes Netsuite to create Workorders as needed
· Prints Batcheets according to weekly program schedule
· Prints and identifies labels for each WIP
· Understands using FIFO for ingredients
· Documents waste and follows return of ingredient protocols
· Read work orders and/or recipes and record in real time and comply with food safety policies.
· Understands warehouse ingredients and LOT numbers
· Communicates or escalates issues immediately
· Works together in a teamwork environment
· Reports all quality defects to the appropriate team members and shift leadership.
· Adheres to the highest standards of company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, regulations and use of PPE.
· Maintains a clean and safe workspace which includes general housekeeping in all areas of production and additional areas assigned by plant leadership.
· Demonstrates the aptitude and skill in math and reading
· Follows established sanitary production guidelines and all GMP for the work area. Understands products, allergens, and methods to ensure safe, quality food.
· Performs other related duties as required.
SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS
· Good oral and written communication skills; prefer Spanish/English bilingual.
· Computer skills familiar with Netsuite systems
· Communicates effectively and accurately, both verbally and in writing. (English & Spanish).
· Reliable and honest
· Shows good judgment, sound reasoning, and good decision-making skills.
· Ability to use a calculator to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Must be able to accurately record results.
· Ability to work Monday through Friday and at times Saturdays, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
· 2 - 3 years of related experience working in food manufacturing. Additional education may be substituted for years of work experience.
· Previous material handling in food industry required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Continually required to stand and walk; stands during entire shift.
- Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity; repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and fingers.
- Frequently reaches, bends, stoops, lifts, carries, and pushes.
- Regularly required to twist and turn body while standing.
- Occasionally required to climb, balance, kneel or crawl.
- Continually required to talk or hear.
- Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment and manipulate product.
- Regularly required to lift/push/carry items up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Regular exposure to moderate to loud noise consistent with a manufacturing operation.
- Frequently required to wash hands.
RUSTIC BAKERY invites people of all backgrounds and interests to join our team. We strive for a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and provide equal employment opportunities for all.