Bakery Processing Operator

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.

Responsibilities

Operates bakery processing equipment to produce product within guidelines established by Quality Assurance; Properly mixes ingredients, monitors correct temperature/moisture and makes adjustments; Operates and shuts down equipment in processing/bakery area per established procedures including change overs and preventative maintenance; Communicates and/or escalates quality issues to team members; Reads and understands batch sheets including recipes and accurate weighing of raw materials; Monitors and logs current temperatures, mix times, item numbers and raw material weights; Monitors for possible foreign matter; Follows sanitation procedures for clean ups and change overs, including chemical handling; Tracks and disposes of waste; Moves raw ingredients using material handling equipment including forklift and/or pallet jack; Maintains proper raw material levels, unloads raw materials trailer, and keeps personnel updated; If applicable, monitors correct seasoning coverage amount and adjusts accordingly; Practices and adheres to safety and hygiene guidelines, keeps work area clean, reports defective equipment and injuries; Mandatory overtime may be required; May perform other duties as required

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; Vision (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)

Nice to have

High School Diploma or GED; 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment

Benefits

Health; Dental; 401k; Wellness benefits