Operator I - 1st Shift

The Original Cakerie•Aurora, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Dessert Holdings is seeking an Operator I for its Aurora, Colorado food manufacturing plant. The position is responsible for safely operating baking machinery and producing consistent-quality products according to company formulas and procedures. The Operator I helps maintain food safety and product quality, follows applicable Quality Management Systems—including SQF, HACCP, and GMP—and promptly notifies a supervisor or other authority about observed food-safety or food-quality concerns. The role involves operating mixing, baking, and decorating machinery; keeping production supplies at prescribed levels; following product formulas, temperatures, and times; coordinating batch mixing and product flow with Production Leads; and meeting production standards. Operators also maintain clean work areas, follow production dress-code and hygiene standards, report waste, and help ensure food safety and quality throughout production. The position is based at the Aurora, Colorado manufacturing facility and is listed for the first shift, 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at $17.53 per hour. Flexible scheduling and overtime, including weekends when necessary, are required. Training is provided, including certifications. Benefits for eligible employees include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and retirement contribution.

Requirements

Reliable transportation.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Willingness to work overtime, including weekends if necessary.
Ability to read and write in either English or Spanish.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
Good verbal communication skills.
Ability to stay focused in a loud working environment.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and follow strict work and safety rules 100% of the time.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate mixing, baking, and decorating machinery.
Maintain production supplies at prescribed levels to prevent production-line stoppages.
Follow established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) policies and procedures.
Read and follow product formulas, temperatures, and times according to the Building of Materials (BOM).
Coordinate product flow for batch mixing with Production Leads.
Perform assignments according to specifications, instructions, and requirements, meeting production standards within required timeframes.
Maintain good housekeeping and clean work areas in the assigned space.
Follow production dress-code standards and maintain good personal hygiene.
Report production waste to the Production Lead or Supervisor.
Maintain food safety and food quality throughout production, and notify a Production Lead when stepping off the line.
Understand and follow applicable quality systems and SQF, HACCP, and GMP practices.
Notify a supervisor or other person of authority about observed food-safety or food-quality issues or threats.
Perform other duties as required by the Supervisor.