Production Operator - Entry

JOB SUMMARY/JOB DUTIES: Moulder: Operates, sets up and adjusts Moulder. Must observe proper moulding of dough resulting in quality product. Lifting and reaching up to 10 lbs. to fill flour sifter on moulders. Lifting up to 15 lbs. may be required for pans of dough. Keeps conveyors scraped and unjams pans. Must understand and follow set HACCP/CTS/GMP/JSA standards. May be called upon to assist upon to assist other Line 3 positions during operation and other duties as requested. Pan Feeder: Places pans weighing approx. 6 ½ lbs. on feed conveyor; removes pans from conveyor at downtime & at end of shift. Stacks pans on pan trucks; moves pan trucks weighing up to 1500 lbs. approx. 30 ft. at the beginning and end of shift. May be called upon to assist upon to assist other Line 3 positions during operation and other duties as requested. BSH: May be assigned to any of the following makeup and packaging positions on any line (see Supervisor for specific job descriptions): Makeup helper, Break Lunch Relief, Moulder Operator, Divider Operator, Oven Operator, Lidder, Pan Operator/Pan Area, Slicer/Feeder, Bagger, Caser, or Packaging helper. Racks products as needed, monitors bags and check for quality of product and packaging materials. Speed, manual dexterity, bending and lifting required. May stand in one position for prolonged period. Move pan trucks weighing up to 1500 lbs. Able to maintain specific product weights at the divider. Setup the oven and proofer per product centerlining and CTS. May lift up to 50 lbs. May be assigned to any of the packaging lines. Operates the bagger and kwik-lok machines, cases product into baskets or cases keeping up with the line speed. Monitors bags and codes for clarity and correctness. Checks for quality, proper wrap and bagging. Must understand code board. Feeds product into slicer or bagger flites. Racks and unracks bread as needed. May be called upon to assist other positions during operation and other duties as requested.

Responsibilities

Operates, sets up and adjusts Moulder; observes proper moulding of dough; fills flour sifter on moulders; keeps conveyors scraped and unjams pans; follows HACCP/CTS/GMP/JSA standards; places pans on feed conveyor; removes pans from conveyor at downtime and end of shift; stacks pans on pan trucks; moves pan trucks weighing up to 1500 lbs; assists other Line 3 positions; may be assigned to makeup and packaging positions; monitors bags and checks quality; maintains specific product weights at divider; setups oven and proofer per product centerlining and CTS; operates bagger and kwik-lok machines; cases product into baskets or cases; monitors bags and codes for clarity and correctness; checks for quality, proper wrap and bagging; feeds product into slicer or bagger flites; racks and unracks bread; assists other positions as requested

Requirements

Two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience; strong decision making and communication skills; ability to utilize/exercise good judgment and ensure issues are quickly resolved and communicated with supervision; food safety awareness and full understanding/adherence to HACCP, CTS, SOP, Safety, GMP, and JSA standards; ability to maintain exact formula specifications and procedures; ability to maintain work area to 5S cleanliness, housekeeping and organizational standards; ability to stand for extended periods; ability to use hands, fingers and arms to reach, feel product and manipulate materials and equipment; ability to walk, stoop, climb, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear; ability to use senses to diagnose and troubleshoot problems; ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull heavy loads on wheeled dollies; ability to work in a team environment; ability to deal with a changing work environment and high-pressure situations; good attendance and punctuality; ability to work overtime and weekends as needed; must stay on the job one year

Benefits

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