Bakery Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Furlani Foods LLC•Oak Creek, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bakery Machine Operator will learn to operate a variety of mechanized bakery production equipment including but not limited to the mixer, divider, proofer, & oven. The operator will check and ensure product specification standards are being met as required by company authorized standards while performing the tasks in a safe and efficient manner.

Requirements

Ability to work and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to frequent changes
Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions with high level of detail
Some analytical ability required in order to gather and interpret data in situations where the problems are somewhat complex in dealing with ingredient formulations.
Independent judgment is often required. Some direct guidance is received from supervisor and/or from established procedures or instructions. The consequence of errors is significant in cost in time, product loss or public acceptance of product quality.
Must have visual and mental ability to identify various products and read and understand instructions, gauges and thermometers.
Must be able to perform basic arithmetic to include adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Ability to stand and/or stoop for prolonged periods of time
Ability to perform repetitive motions
Work in an environment with varying temperatures
Work subject to inside work, protected from weather conditions.
Work subject to temperatures above 80-100 degrees for periods of more than one hour that is process related and more extreme in summer months.
Work subject to noise sufficient to require hearing protection in designated areas.
Work subject to hazards such as proximity to moving parts, electrical current, and moving objects carrying considerable weight and force.
Capable of working in environment of flour dust.
Work requires the ability to read, write and communicate in English in order to understand and follow work and safety instructions.
Performs tasks requiring occasional independent knowledge in addition to procedures or specific instructions provided.
Must be capable of understanding instructions, oral and written, and reading notices and work schedules as posted on the bulletin board.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required
A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
Prior experience or training in manufacturing or supply-chain environment is preferred

Responsibilities

Verify weights and order completions
Loading and unloading pans from production line
Loading and unloading oven and/or proof box
Monitor for foreign material all the time
Ensure proper placement of product in trays
Remove dough from the conveyor belts that do not meet specifications
Responsible for reporting and taking necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring
Responsible for following and enforcing procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan, the Food Quality Plan, and any other programs that support the SQF system and other 3rd party audits.
Performs quality assurance checks; taking temperatures and weight of dough, recording results on documentation
Records and accounts for all materials used on the line for assigned shift
Effectively communicates as required with supervisor or bakery team lead.
Adhere to all CGMP’s (Current Good Manufacturing Practices), such as good hand washing practices and adhering to the employee hygiene plan.
Performs housekeeping and maintenance tasks to keep the production area clean, organized and safe.
Ensures that the necessary tools, settings, and supplies are ready prior to production
Monitor and adjust the temperature controls of the oven and proof room
Operate and control and perform adjustments on conveyors and rollers.
Record information such as down time, waste, order completions, package verification, quality assurance checks, finish product scoring etc.
Removes and assembles equipment for cleaning.
Makes minor machine adjustment and informs the supervisor and the maintenance department when major repairs are required.