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Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and competitive team. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.
The Bakery Processing Operator, under general supervision, is responsible for the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of bakery processing machinery while maintaining continuous flow of product to the packaging lines. Responsibilities include making minor adjustments to the machinery to achieve the correct product, troubleshooting, maintenance of machinery, and record keeping.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Operates the bakery processing equipment to produce product within guidelines established by Quality Assurance and to the highest possible standard of quality.
• Properly mixes ingredients; monitors correct temperature/moisture and makes adjustments; accordingly, monitors product and removes any product that is improperly formed or overlapped.
• Operates and shuts down equipment in the processing/bakery area in accordance with established procedures to include change overs and preventative maintenance.
• Communicates and/or escalates quality issues to appropriate team members.
• Reads and understands batch sheets including following recipes and accurate weighing of raw materials.
• Monitors and logs current temperatures, mix times item numbers and raw material weights (piece weights of extruded product) and make adjustments accordingly.
• Monitors for possible foreign matter.
• Follows sanitation procedures for clean ups and change overs, including chemical handling.
• Tracks and disposes of waste accordingly.
• Moves raw ingredients using material handling equipment including but not limited to forklift and/or pallet jack.
• Always maintains proper raw material levels, unload raw materials trailer, and keeps appropriate personnel updated in raw material needs.
• Moves raw ingredients using material handling equipment including but not limited to forklift and/or pallet jack.
• If applicable, monitors correct seasoning coverage amount, adjusts accordingly.
• Practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping/5S and personal protection; keeps work area clean; stores supplies in designated areas; keeps work area aisles/exits clear and free from obstructions; removes trash from work area floor; follows instructions for safe lifting/carrying of various sizes, shapes, and weights of objects; identifies/reports defective equipment; reports all job-related injuries to supervision.
• Mandatory overtime may be required.
• May perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB
Education: High School Diploma or GED is preferred, but not required.
Experience: 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, but not required.
PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Sitting: Seldom
Driving: Seldom/Frequently
Standing: Continuously
Walking: Frequently
Using hands: Continuously
Climbing: Occasionally
Squatting/Kneeling: Occasionally
Talking/Hearing: Continuously
Two Handed Carry: Frequently
Reaching: Continuously
Pushing: Continuously
Pulling: Continuously
Overhead Work Standing: Frequently
Ladder Climbing: Occasionally
Repetitive Twisting Standing: Frequently
Fine motor Skills/Manipulation: Continuously
Bending: Continuously
Vison (Far, Near, Peripheral, and Depth Perception): Continuously
Follow Directions and Routines: Frequently
Concentrate, Memorize, and Recall: Frequently
Analyze Data: Seldom
Problem Solving: Frequently
Work Independently with Appropriate Judgment: Frequently
Read, Write, Comprehend Numbers and Words: Frequently
Lift/Carry/Push Weight:
Up to 10 lbs.: Continuously
Up to 25 lbs.: Continuously
Up to 50 lbs.: Seldom
Up to 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never (must be with assistance)
More than 100 lbs.: Seldom/Occasionally (must be with assistance)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.