Bakery Processing Operator

• 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

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

competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment