Machine Operator I - Baking - All Shifts

Makers Pride•Michigan City, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Baker is responsible for ensuring that products coming out of the oven are properly baked and meet established specifications. The role includes notifying the mixing supervisor of products that do not meet specifications and keeping the work area clean and organized. The position works in a baking production environment and supports oven operations, product quality, equipment upkeep, and coordination with coworkers across shifts and departments. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, with overtime and weekend work. Available shifts are: first shift, 5:50 AM to 2:00 PM; second shift, 1:50 PM to 10:00 PM; and third shift, 9:50 PM to 6:00 AM. The role requires physical work in variable temperatures and weather conditions, including standing, repetitive reaching and bending, and lifting or moving items. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available; candidates are responsible for ensuring they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Requirements

Good eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity.
Basic math and reading skills, including the ability to use whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical situations.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and independently when needed.
Ability to measure and read scales and thermometers and understand units of measurement.
Ability to read and follow detailed instructions, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and written, oral, diagram, and schedule-based instructions.
Ability to recognize problems and take immediate action.
Ability to communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions and report problems.
Ability to work more than 40 hours per week, including overtime and weekends.
Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds and push or pull items up to 2,600 pounds with assistance.
Ability to stand for eight hours per shift; walk up to 400 yards; and perform repetitive reaching, including overhead, under, and across the body, as well as bending, stooping, and twisting.
Ability to use hands and fingers and to see, hear, and talk; ability to distinguish colors.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment close to others and work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines.
Ability to work in variable temperatures and weather conditions and in wet, humid areas; tolerate light to moderate noise, with hearing protection potentially required.
Ability to work near moving mechanical parts and possible fumes, airborne particles, and vibration; may be required to work at heights or outdoors.
May need to crawl under equipment to reach work areas and climb steps to work and break areas.
Receptiveness to new ideas, concepts, and procedures, and to constructive criticism.
Ability to solve practical problems involving limited standardization.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or GED preferred.
At least one year of mixing experience preferred, but not required.
Knowledge of all mixing department positions.

Responsibilities

Check production schedules for products being run on assigned ovens.
Set up ovens for the items being produced according to prescribed procedures and obtain the correct product color sample.
Make raw dough weight adjustments as needed.
Assist machine operators with start-ups and product changeovers.
Record product check information on required forms at prescribed times.
Read rulers, scales, and temperature-control units; make oven adjustments as needed to produce quality products.
Help maintain oven condition, including ignition wires and cleaning burners.
Inspect the oven band seam and the overall condition of the oven band or mesh daily.
Monitor products coming out of the oven and report problems to the mixing supervisor.
Communicate instructions and problems to operators on other shifts and to coworkers, supervisors, and employees from other departments.
Perform quality tests to ensure products meet specifications.
Relieve other bakers for breaks.
Shut down ovens if they are not needed for the next shift.
Help set up and dismantle icing toppers, glaze units, oilers, and seasoners, and maintain toppers.
Set up and maintain fig-cutter equipment and adjust cutter speed when needed.
Clean equipment as instructed and sweep, mop, and scrape floors in the work area.
Follow Good Manufacturing Principles (GMPs), safety, health, environmental regulations, company policies, and department procedures, including procedures for power outages and oven fires.
Meet company attendance standards for scheduled start and end times.
Maintain harmonious working relationships and communicate effectively with employees and management across departments.
Perform other functions as assigned.