Bakery Processing Operator - Nights

Campbell's•Hanover, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bakery Processing Operator helps produce high-quality bakery products by safely and efficiently operating processing equipment and maintaining a continuous flow of product to packaging lines. The role contributes to production goals through attention to quality, food safety, and operational excellence. The position is based in Hanover, Pennsylvania, on D Shift: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM on a rotating AWS schedule of four days on and four days off. Starting pay is $22.50 per hour plus a $2.00 shift differential. Mandatory overtime is supported as needed. The operator works with bakery processing and packaging teams, quality assurance, maintenance, warehouse and material-handling teams, and production leadership. The work takes place in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with noise, humidity, moving machinery, and varying production conditions.

Requirements

Ability to safely operate in a manufacturing or production environment.
Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, recipes, batch sheets, and operational procedures.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality and food safety.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining focus and accuracy.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions within established guidelines.
Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and reaching.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, humidity, moving machinery, and varying production conditions.
Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Previous manufacturing, food production, bakery, or processing experience.
Experience operating processing or production equipment.
Experience troubleshooting equipment and performing minor adjustments.
Forklift and/or pallet jack operating experience.
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Experience with preventative maintenance, changeovers, and production documentation.
Continuous improvement or 5S experience.

Responsibilities

Operate bakery processing equipment to produce products that meet established quality and food safety standards.
Mix ingredients and monitor product temperature, moisture levels, mix times, and ingredient weights.
Adjust equipment and processes to maintain product quality and consistency.
Monitor production flow and remove improperly formed or non-conforming products.
Read and follow batch sheets, recipes, and production instructions accurately.
Operate and shut down equipment, and perform changeovers according to established procedures.
Assist with preventative maintenance and basic equipment troubleshooting.
Monitor for potential foreign material contamination and escalate concerns appropriately.
Communicate quality, safety, and operational issues to leadership and team members.
Complete production records, logs, and other required documentation accurately.
Follow sanitation procedures during cleanups and changeovers, including proper chemical handling.
Track, manage, and properly dispose of production waste.
Move raw materials and ingredients using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment as needed.
Maintain appropriate raw material inventory levels and communicate material needs to appropriate personnel.
Safely and efficiently unload raw material deliveries and trailers.
Monitor seasoning application levels and make adjustments when applicable.
Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards by keeping work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
Follow safety policies and procedures, report defective equipment, and immediately report workplace injuries.
Support mandatory overtime and perform additional duties as assigned.