Machine Operator 1st Shift

Crown Bakeries•Pleasant Prairie, WI

46d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating bakery-pastry machinery and its associated down-stream equipment. The Machine Operator will monitor and control the continuous flow of product thru the production process, from mixing ingredients to oven baking to product packaging. The Machine Operator will adjust control panel settings as needed. Collaborate with team members, maintenance, and supervisors to maintain a safe work environment and adhering to Crown Bakeries GMPs and established procedures.

Requirements

Flexible work schedule including start times and weekend work.
Good verbal, written, and mathematical skills.
Willing to acquire a wide variety of skills to assist the surrounding team and fully understand the baking processes.
Patience is necessary to maintain and facilitate a series of continuous events.
Must be able to problem solve, learn on the fly, process, and technical learning.
Must be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in food manufacturing setting.
Knowledge of baking processes, equipment, and terminology is desired

Responsibilities

Operate assigned machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
Equipment may include Oven systems, Mixer Equipment, Proofers, Laminators, Boilers, Slicers, Packaging and/or Bagging Machines.
Maintains and adjusts freezer-retard temperature and sets timer to required setting.
Monitors the process to ensure continues bakery product process flow through conveyor systems.
Will operate various PLC panels to control proper flow of product.
Troubleshoots process and makes speed adjustments.
Document weight, product yield, downtime and additional metrics.
Collaborates with the in-line Mixer to ensure continues product flow.
Adjusts ensuring product standards, specifications, and customer requirements are met.
Read and work with technology to monitor machine functions.
Notify the Lead or Supervisor of any equipment problems immediately.
Must be able to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and other departments.
Proficient at routine preventative maintenance as well as changeovers.
Follow company policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Attends all company training sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow all GMP's, Food Defense and quality policies as outlined by Crown Bakeries
Ensures all GMP and all food hygiene and safety standards are in compliance
Report all food safety incidents such as GMP violations, ingredient and product contamination, metal detector, screen or magnet deviancies', glass breakage, and pest harborage.