About this role
1440 Foods is a sports and active nutrition company on a mission to help energize people to unleash their potential with a focused portfolio of accessible, great-tasting health and wellness brands: Pure Protein® nutrition bars; and Body Fortress® high efficacy protein powders; MET-Rx® high-performance meal replacements; and FitCrunch® delicious high protein snacks. Join our fun, fast-paced company to be a part of growing 1440 Foods into the future!
Position Summary:
The Scaling Operator is responsible for accurately measuring and preparing ingredients for production in our food manufacturing facility. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring product quality and consistency while adhering to safety and hygiene standards.
Scheduled hours for this 3rd shift position are 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM. The pay rate for the Scaling Operator starts at $21.40/hr.
**Overtime Notice: Overtime may be required and can be scheduled before and/or after regular weekday shifts, as well as on weekends. Overtime may be voluntary or mandatory, depending on business needs.
Job Responsibilities:
- Ingredient Measurement: Accurately weigh and measure raw materials according to production specifications and recipes.
- Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain scaling and mixing equipment, ensuring proper functionality and cleanliness.
- Quality Control: Perform routine checks on ingredient quality and adherence to specifications; report any discrepancies to the supervisor.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of ingredient usage and inventory levels; complete production logs as required.
- Hygiene and Safety: Follow all safety protocols and hygiene standards to ensure a smooth workflow and timely production schedules.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other production team members to ensure a smooth workflow and timely production schedules.
- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process improvements and efficiency initiatives within the scaling and mixing operations.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
- Familiarity with scaling equipment and measurement techniques.
- Strong attention to details organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production deadlines.
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent. Technical training or certification in machine operation is a plus.
- Previous experience in a food manufacturing or processing environment preferred.
Work Environment:
Production facility setting.
- Must wear required PPE while in all manufacturing areas.
- Moving parts and machinery are present in the plant.
- Noise levels will vary, higher noise levels exist while in the plant operations areas.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs over an entire shift.
- Ability to physically perform repetitive motions of grasping, lifting, pulling, pushing, crouching, kneeling, and reaching.
- Ability to work in a hot, humid environment when performing sanitation tasks.
- Ability to use knives to cut open bags and dump 50 lb bags at a high frequency.
What We Offer
- Compensation: Competitive pay including automatic wage increases with continued service, performance bonuses, and 401(k) with company match.
- Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one, HSA and FSA, EAP program, and onsite gym.
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Learning and Advancement: In-house training and internal job board for promotion opportunities.
- Recognition and Rewards: Performance bonuses and service awards.
- Community Outreach: Charitable activities and local impact opportunities.
- Other Perks:** Free protein bars and healthy snacks.