Machine Operator I - Baking -1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift

Makers Pride•Terre Haute, IN

About The Position

The Baker is responsible for ensuring that products coming out of the oven are properly baked and meet set specifications. The role includes reporting nonconforming products to the mixing supervisor, keeping the work area clean and organized, and supporting oven operations and related equipment. The position operates on one of three shifts: 1st shift, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM; 2nd shift, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM; or 3rd shift, 10:00 PM–6:30 AM. Operations run Monday through Friday, with overtime and weekends. The role may involve working more than 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Good eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity.
Basic math and reading skills, including the ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and independently at times.
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, schedules, and oral or diagram-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 well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines.
Ability to distinguish colors.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks and general housekeeping.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in close proximity to others and remain receptive to new ideas, procedures, and constructive criticism.
Ability to work more than 40 hours per week; stand for eight hours per shift; and reach, bend, stoop, twist, and perform overhead, underhand, and cross-body reaching throughout the shift.
Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds and push or pull items up to 2,600 pounds with assistance.
Ability to walk up to 400 yards to work areas, climb steps, and potentially crawl under equipment.
Ability to work in variable temperatures and weather conditions, wet or humid areas, and light to moderate noise; hearing protection may be required.
May work near moving mechanical parts and be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, vibration, high precarious places, and outside weather conditions.
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Check the production schedule for products assigned to the oven and set up the oven according to prescribed procedures.
Obtain the correct product color sample and adjust raw dough weight as needed.
Assist the machine operator during start-up and product changeovers.
Record product checks on required forms at prescribed times.
Read rulers, scales, and temperature-control units; make oven adjustments as needed to produce quality product.
Help maintain oven condition, including ignition wires and cleaning burners; inspect the oven band seam and overall band or mesh condition daily.
Monitor oven output, report problems to the mixing supervisor, and communicate instructions and problems to operators on other shifts.
Perform quality tests to ensure products meet specifications.
Relieve other bakers for breaks.
Shut down ovens when 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 as needed.
Clean equipment and maintain housekeeping in the work area, including sweeping, mopping, and scraping floors.
Follow Good Manufacturing Principles, safety and environmental regulations, company policies, and department procedures for power outages and oven fires.
Communicate instructions and problems to coworkers, supervisors, and employees from other departments.
Meet scheduled start and end times and attendance standards.
Maintain harmonious working relationships and communicate effectively with employees and management across departments.
Perform other functions as assigned.