Position Overview

Ultimate Staffing Services is actively seeking a diligent and dedicated Kettle Operator for a food production manufacturer in Baltimore City, Maryland. This is a temp-to-hire position offering a supportive work environment and a consistent work schedule. As a Kettle Operator, the individual will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe operation of kettles in the production process.

Responsibilities

• Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure that the kettles are prepared and ready for cooking.
• Properly inspect ingredients and add them to the kettles following established methods and formulas.
• Effectively manage time to ensure efficient kettle operation for effective production flow throughout the entire shift.
• Monitor the quality of the product through visual inspection and operation of kettles and measuring devices.
• Fill the batch pans with cooked candy from the kettles and store the pans on designated racks.
• Measure ingredients using liquid measurements, dry measurements, weights, and counting.
• Input and read data from a computer screen to create candy.
• Read an analog clock for time tracking of product creation.
• Clean any overflow from pans and ensure cleanliness of machines and work area throughout the day.
• Clean machines and workstation properly at the end of each shift.
• Ensure personal cleanliness of hands and body prior to handling raw ingredients and food products.
• Work individually, as a team, and with a dedicated partner.
• Adhere to company policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), SQF, and safe food procedures.
• Write production records legibly, accurately, and completely.
• Communicate respectfully with other employees and management to complete work tasks.
• Ability to work additional hours if needed.
• Other tasks or duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to individually lift up to 50lbs and lift with a partner up to 100lbs.
• Must be able to push, pull, and transport racks and carts on wheels of up to 2700 lbs. with another person.
• Ability to constantly stand/walk throughout the entire work shift.
• Ability to walk, bend, squat, reach, twist, and climb stairs regularly throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls.
• Must have visual acuity to see the machine from a close range and distance, and to read the programming screens and production records.
• Ability to handle ingredients, including allergens such as Milk, Soy, and Wheat.
• Must be able to wear required PPE, including hearing protection, aprons, safety glasses, gloves, hairnets, and safety toe shoes.
• Maintain a safety-first mentality in order to work in the plant.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and presentable appearance, including clean uniforms.
• Must comply with Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety, and SQF regulatory program requirements.

Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM; occasinal Saturdays 6am-noon.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay of $18 per hour.

Additional Details

Background and drug screen required. Maximum and minimum pay is set at $18 per hour.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.