Baker (Nights) - Bluffton Plant

The Hershey Company•Bluffton, IN

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Bakers are the start of the pretzel making process. You’ll be responsible for running a large mixer and extruder with computer programing and hand measuring. Previous machine operating experience is a must. Large bakery experience is a plus.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
High School diploma or GED
One-month related experience or training
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, and decimals
Previous machine operating experience is a must.

Nice To Haves

Large bakery experience is a plus.
Experience in a manufacturing/food manufacturing environment including the following: 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 keep consistent product quality
Recognize the different dough textures
Keep hoppers filled with proper amount of dough
Properly measure the minor ingredients by performing catch samples
Check dough temperature
Check the flour sifter each shift
Check all drives, cookers, salters, ovens, dryers, discharge, and proofing conveyors to ensure they are properly operating and set to correct settings
Document cuts per minute as required
Check and record caustic every 30 minutes record on BakerQC
Check wet weights/length every 30 minutes record on BakerQC
Create inventory moves in S4 Hana
Record all ingredient lot numbers
Keep salter full with the correct level.
Notify leads, QA, and packers of any bad product and how long it will last
Communicate with immediate supervisor if any problems arise
All other duties assigned by supervisor and management