Baker - Bluffton, IN

The Hershey Company•Bluffton, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Bakers begin the pretzel-making process and are responsible for operating a large mixer and extruder using computer programming and hand measuring. The role requires previous machine operating experience; large bakery experience is a plus. Bakers work in a manufacturing environment and follow established procedures to maintain consistent product quality.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
High school diploma or GED.
One month of related experience or training.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers and decimals.
Previous machine operating experience.
Must be in good physical condition to perform assigned tasks.
Frequently stand and walk.
Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Large bakery experience.
Experience in a manufacturing or food manufacturing environment, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Foods (SQF), Autonomous/Preventative Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, and Warehouse Management Systems such as SAP/LPR.

Responsibilities

Follow all SOPs to maintain consistent product quality.
Recognize different dough textures.
Keep hoppers filled with the proper amount of dough.
Measure minor ingredients by performing catch samples.
Check dough temperature.
Check the flour sifter each shift.
Check drives, cookers, salters, ovens, dryers, discharge, and proofing conveyors to ensure they are operating properly and set to the correct settings.
Document cuts per minute as required.
Check and record caustic every 30 minutes in BakerQC.
Check and record wet weights and length every 30 minutes in BakerQC.
Create inventory moves in S4 Hana.
Record all ingredient lot numbers.
Keep the salter full and at the correct level.
Notify leads, QA, and packers of bad product and how long it is expected to last.
Communicate problems to the immediate supervisor.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor and management.