Machine Operator Packer Jobs in Fort Wayne, IN (NOW HIRING)

Job Location:Bluffton, IN 

We are mixing up something new in Bluffton, IN. This is an exciting time to join our team. We hold ourselves to the highest quality standards. Each bag of Dot's Pretzels tastes as if they were made straight from the home kitchen of Dot herself. Our foundation is built on relationships. We are family. We believe in our employees and lead by example. The Dot's Pretzels brand has seen an enormous amount of growth, so we are looking for employees to become a part of our team in the Bluffton, IN location. 

Pay: 

• Weekly Pay 

• $500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates 

Total Rewards: 

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) starting day 30 

• 401(k) Retirement Plan 

• $1000 referral bonus 

• Paid Time off 

Work Hours: 

• Availability on Night shift with a 2-2-3 schedule. (7pm-7am)

• 12 hour shifts 

Job Summary: 

Responsible for organizing and tracking training for our hourly production employees. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Review and organize training plans 

• Collaborate with Supervisors to determine employees' areas of improvement 

• Direct and coordinate production training activities and priorities to obtain maximum efficiency of training competencies aligned with production department goals 

• Maintain and track training paperwork for hourly employees, while meeting with employees to ensure training checklists are being completed on time 

• Identify training gaps and take appropriate steps to close the gap 

• Follow company GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices) 

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment 

• Support continuous improvement initiatives 

• Other duties as assigned 

Relationships/Contacts: 

• Communicate with all employees, including Bakers, Shift Leads, Packers, Machine Operators, Quality Technicians, Supervisors, and Managers 

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED Required 

• Proven leadership skills 

• Bilingual preferred (English & Spanish)

• Ability to improve unity of the production department with other areas 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and procedure manuals 

• Ability to write correspondence 

• Ability to speak effectively to employees 

• Excellent computer and MS Suite navigation skills 

• Must be able to read, write and speak English 

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

• Ability to stand and walk frequently  

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

Work environment conditions may require/recommended use of safety equipment to include, but not limited to; eye safety glasses, side shields, steel toe or composite toe shoes, hearing protection and hair/beard nets. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications or working conditions.