Operator I

Rise Baking Company, LLC•Bonner Springs, KS

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Our facility in Bonner Springs, KS is one of the largest muffin producers in the country, producing close to 800,000 muffins per day! No matter how our business grows, one thing remains the same: a deep commitment to customer care, exceptional technical expertise and rigorous standards of excellence. Our promise is to deliver fresh ideas and superior formulations that help our customers create a one-of-a-kind experience. Rise Baking Company was founded by bakery experts passionate about providing our customers with high quality products and providing a positive, collaborative place to work for our people. We are a company built on elevating expectations. It’s what sets us apart from others in the baking industry. And our people are our finest ingredient. We believe the quality of our people is just as important as the quality of our products. Our environment encourages creativity, and we value an entrepreneurial and industrious approach to work —a place where honesty, respect, and trust are the essential ingredients for how we do business. We take pride in working with creative individuals with a passion for what they do, and we’re always looking to expand our team. We offer a wide variety of professional and management opportunities, including sales, product development, account management, general management, finance, engineering, administration, and information systems management. We also employ a diverse workforce of hourly food production, packaging, quality assurance, warehouse, sanitation personnel, leads, and supervisors. Like our products, our benefits package offers quality that makes a difference.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Knowledge of production procedures preferred
1+ years of production experience in food manufacturing desired
Machine operator experience desired
Basic HMI experience desired
Basic analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to effectively communicate with peers and leadership
Ability to work cross-functionally, convey equipment issues, and maintain confidentiality
Ability to think quickly and handle frequent change
Detail oriented with the ability to organize and multitask
Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
Willingness to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays based on business need

Responsibilities

Execute the daily production schedule to meet customer orders
Ensure timely and accurate production of product, including setup of equipment/supplies, to maintain processing standards
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot production machinery safely and securely as needed to achieve a high standard of performance
Properly handle ingredients used in production as needed, including staging, measuring, and mixing
Complete all necessary paperwork to company standards
Adhere to all cleaning procedures in production area
Adhere to the allergen control program guidelines, including equipment cleaning and verification activities
Take corrective action as assigned by the Supervisor based on pre-operation and daily self-assessment audit findings
Participate in investigating issues, finding root causes, and developing solutions for issues that arise in the production area
Take actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality deficiencies
Maintain safe working conditions and preserve the integrity of the environmental health and safety system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined in the safety program
Participate in mandatory training program requirements
Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
Perform other job-related duties as assigned