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 the processing/bakery area in accordance with established procedures; 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; 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 forklift and/or pallet jack; Maintains proper raw material levels; Follows safety and hygiene guidelines; May perform other duties as required

Requirements

Physical 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 10-25 lbs: Continuously; up to 50 lbs: Seldom; up to 100 lbs: Seldom/Never with assistance; more than 100 lbs: Seldom/Occasionally with assistance; Exposure to moving mechanical parts; wet/humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; caustic chemicals; loud noise

Nice to have

High School Diploma or GED is preferred, but not required; 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, but not required

Benefits

Health insurance; Dental insurance; 401k; Wellness benefits; Benefits begin on first day of employment