Bulk Receiver - 1st Shift

Michigan City, 502 West Highway 20, Michigan City, Indiana, United States of America

Posted Friday, February 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM

• Health/dental/vision insurance
• Flex spending accounts
• Short & long-term disability
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Bonuses opportunities (referral, production, etc.)

Monday through Friday + Overtime/Weekends

5:50 AM to 2:00 PM

A Bulk Receiver is responsible for unloading all bulk ingredient trailers in a safe and efficient manner.

To ensure that proper bulk security receiving procedures are followed before accepting trailer and after unloading, report any discrepancies to management prior to unloading. Collect and record lab samples from each load and perform moisture checks and lab data entry on flour loads. Monitor daily production inventories and handle multiple tank transfers of bulk ingredients as required. Perform minor maintenance repairs and assist in scheduling other maintenance issues.

Assist in coordinating scheduling of bulk tank cleaning. Responsible for performing and recording screen cleaning results on all bulk liquid delivery systems, magnet cleaning results on the sugar and flour bulk delivery systems. Keeping all bulk delivery areas clean. Follow all forklift procedures and pre-checks and document any findings prior to operation if assigned to forklift duty. Complete all required paperwork legibly and accurately.

This position requires that all Good Manufacturing Practices (G.M.P.’s) are followed at all times must be familiar with GMP requirements and the employee handbook. Any foreign materials found in product or ingredients need to be reported to a supervisor immediately.

This position requires the incumbent to verbally communicate instructions, problems, etc. to co-workers, supervisors and associates. Maintain and promote harmonious working relations with all plant employees from all departments, including management at all levels. Comply with all safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law and company policies.

The incumbent will meet Company attendance standards, rules, regulations and policies as well as comply with all safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law. May work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles and vibrations.

May perform other functions as assigned.

• Reaching with hands/arms throughout shift.
• Ability to use hands and fingers.
• Ability to see, hear and talk.
• Stand, walk, climb stairs on a frequent basis
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Work is primarily done in a production setting.
• Frequent production environment exposure which includes noise, dust, moving machinery, forklifts, and fluctuations in temperature.

• 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.

• Prefer high school graduate or G.E.D.
• Good eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Trained in use of fork and clamp; push-pull experience a plus
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and at times independently.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.