Bakery Machine Operator- (Nights)

External•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

The Bakery Machine Operator operates and maintains production machines in accordance with standard operating procedures, keeping equipment clean without damaging it through excess water, organized, and properly set up and stored. The role uses basic bakery knowledge to understand production processes and drives manufacturing to meet customer specifications, quality and food-safety requirements, and production targets. The operator coordinates the local work team's daily efforts, including breaks, lunches, and rotations; communicates with the team, Maintenance, and the next shift; and reports faults and issues. The position also emphasizes health and safety, continuous improvement, ownership, and the company's core values. Duties include de-kitting the line, returning packaging to the warehouse, checking the line after cleaning, and ensuring tools are stored correctly and no stagnant water remains in equipment. Other duties may be assigned. The role is fast-paced and regularly involves working with others in wet or humid, noisy areas and around mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment. There is frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens. Pay is $26.20 per hour. The employer provides equal employment opportunities to applicants regardless of protected characteristics.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Aptitude for automated mechanical processes, with troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
Interpersonal communication, mathematics, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work multiple shifts and/or schedules.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

One year of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate machines according to standard operating procedures and ensure equipment is clean, organized, properly set up, and stored.
Use limited water when cleaning and follow the clean-as-you-go principle.
Drive production to meet customer specifications and quality and food-safety requirements.
Control the manufacturing process to meet production targets.
Communicate effectively with the team and provide an effective handover to Maintenance and the next shift, reporting faults and issues.
Ensure health and safety requirements are met and promote a positive safety culture.
Coordinate the local work team's daily activities, including breaks, lunches, and rotations.
Address issues as they arise and represent the company's operating model and core values.
De-kit the line and return packaging to the warehouse.
Check the line after cleaning, store tools in the correct places, and ensure no stagnant water remains in equipment.
Support quality and improvement initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.