General Production Operator - 3rd Shift
About The Position
The production operator contributes to all phases of the production process, including operating automated production equipment, diagnosing machinery issues, assisting with preventive maintenance, and sanitizing equipment. Operators make production decisions related to equipment preflight and operation and may rotate among assignments. They help maintain a safe work environment and demonstrate competency in activities that may affect product safety, legality, or quality. Depending on assignment, work may include scaling ingredients; operating mixers, dough pumps, dividers, rounders, and proofers; checking production schedules and product orders; setting and operating slicers, baggers, and tier equipment; inspecting finished products; loading products correctly; checking palletizing programs and supplies; and completing sanitation and preventive maintenance. Operators keep their work areas clean and organized, follow company policies and procedures, and are accountable for the quality and safety of their work and products.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of related bakery or production experience.
Responsibilities
- Check production work schedules for job assignments and reporting times.
- For scaler/divider assignments, maintain the production schedule, scale ingredients, operate mixers and dough pumps, check scaling weights and equipment standards, and adjust and operate dividers, rounders, and overhead proofers.
- For wrapping assignments, verify production order, pan counts, and bag types; operate slicers, baggers, and tier equipment; inspect finished products; and ensure products are loaded correctly.
- For palletizer assignments, verify product order and the correct operating program, and check the quantities of pallets, slip sheets, and related supplies.
- Perform start-up and shutdown sanitation and operator preventive maintenance.
- Keep work areas clean and organized.
- Follow company policies and procedures, including those related to equal employment opportunity, harassment, and safety.
- Perform other duties as directed by supervision.
- Ensure the quality and safety of work functions and products.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and medical benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Professional growth and leadership training
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
