Bakery Processing Operator - 1st Shift

Campbell's•Hanover, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bakery Processing Operator produces high-quality bakery products by safely and efficiently operating processing equipment and maintaining a continuous flow of product to packaging lines. The role focuses on quality, food safety, safety, and operational excellence to support production goals. The position is located in Hanover, Pennsylvania, and is scheduled for first shift, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Starting pay is $22.50 per hour. The role requires support for mandatory overtime as needed. The operator works with bakery processing team members, packaging and production operators, Quality Assurance, maintenance technicians, warehouse and material handling teams, and production supervisors and operations leadership. Work takes place in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, humidity, moving machinery, and varying production conditions. Physical activities include frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, carrying, repetitive motion, and material handling. The role requires lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds continuously and up to 50 pounds occasionally; heavier lifting may require assistance. There may also be occasional exposure to heights, airborne particles, and cleaning chemicals. The company states that competitive health, dental, 401(k), and wellness benefits begin on the first day of employment. Individual base pay depends on work location and factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training; total pay may include other compensation.

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.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds continuously and up to 50 pounds occasionally; heavier lifting may be required with assistance.

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 within 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.
Operate, shut down, and perform changeovers on bakery processing equipment 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, or operational issues to leadership and team members.
Complete production records, logs, and 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.
Safely and efficiently unload raw material deliveries and trailers.
Monitor seasoning application levels and adjust them 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.