Bakery Technician

Silver Hills Bakery • Rossville, TN

65d

About The Position

We are looking for a Bakery Technician to join our Plant Operations team at our Rossville Plant! Our Bakery Technician will be working closely with the R&D and Operations teams to support standardization in our operations, as well as product development and commercialization efforts. Responsibilities include troubleshooting dough issues on the production line, delivering consistent training to the production team, and conducting bake tests for new and existing products or ingredients.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a commercial bakery or food production facility
• Strong working knowledge of traditional bakery ingredients and products
• Understanding of bakery production principles, processes, and equipment
• Strong baking skills
• Solid computer skills including MS Office

Nice To Haves

• Product development and R&D experience
• Prior education from a recognized baking institute or a relevant baking certification
• Prior trainer experience, Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma
• Create and manage databases

Responsibilities

• Formulate new and existing products to meet objectives
• Coordinate and supervise production batch testing
• Provide support and troubleshooting to the production team, ensuring standards are followed
• Prepare accurate detailed reports including test methods, results, observations and recommendations
• Observe the baking lines, maintaining detailed and comprehensive records of all documents
• Order and manage inventory of lab supplies and reagents
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package
• Performance Bonus and 401K
• Free delicious and healthy bread
• Fitness incentive fund to help you thrive
• Friendly and supportive work environment and an ambitious team
• Discounts at our retail store with a great selection of healthy organic products
• Company social events focused around health, great tasting food and getting together as a team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time