Machine Operator - Mixing- Mixing

Cracker Machine Operator  Who We Are: We are Hearthside Food Solutions, a new kind of food company, and the industry’s largest contract manufacturer. You won’t find our logo on store shelves, but our passion for quality and efficiency is evident in every product we make. We are one of the fastest growing food companies in the US; Part of the new wave of American manufacturers and we are looking for people with the right stuff! Job Summary: The Cracker Machine Operator is responsible for operating mixing laminator to machine/sheet raw dough to a specified thickness. Cut/form dough sheet to a specified shape and weight. Keep work area clean and organized.　Job Duties:Communicate instructions/problems to other shift operators.Set up and starts machine in proper sequence.Pulls full dough trough to machine.Fill flour duster, salter, and caustic bath.Deposit dough in pre-sheeter.Adjust flow of dough into laminator rolls and onto laminator belt and take-away belt.Maintain correct number of dough layers.Adjust flow of layered dough into gauge and finish rollers and gauge and finish belt.Adjust flow of finished sheet onto relaxation and cutter belt.Adjust pressure of cutter roll to produce specified shape of dough piece.Start and adjust flow of dough scrap up the scrap pick up belt and back into pre-sheeter.Check the size and weight of a specified number of dough pieces for specified weight; adjusts as necessary.Start salter and adjusts the flow of dough pieces onto salt panner and onto oven band.Maintain a smooth flow of dough through machine and the specified size and weight of dough pieces onto oven band.Communicate with baker regarding instructions and problems.Record data per instructions.Reads weight scales.Clean equipment as instructed; sweep, mop, scrape floors in work area.Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) 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 and company policies.Comply with company rules, regulations, and policies.May perform other functions as assigned.Required Competencies & Knowledge: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.Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.Able to stand eight hours per shift.Repetitive reaching over head, under and across throughout shift.Push/pull items up to 2600 lbs. with assistance.May crawl under equipment to reach work area.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.Skill in:Prefer high school graduate or G.E.D.Good eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity.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: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 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.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 and/or balance approximately. Ability to work in light to moderate noise levels.