Operator I, Production Line

Rise Baking Company, LLC•River Falls, WI

46d

About The Position

The Operator I executes production schedules at rated throughput to meet quality, safety, cost, and delivery standards. The role supports production by preparing equipment and supplies, operating and troubleshooting machinery, handling ingredients, completing production paperwork, and following sanitation, allergen-control, food-safety, and safety procedures. The operator also participates in addressing production issues and completing required training. This position is on the third shift, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:15 a.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively 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 able to work independently with little supervision.
Willingness to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, based on business need.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of production procedures preferred.
One or more years of production experience in food manufacturing desired.
Machine operator experience desired.
Basic HMI experience desired.

Responsibilities

Execute the daily production schedule to meet customer orders.
Ensure timely and accurate production, including setup of equipment and supplies, while maintaining processing standards.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot production machinery safely and securely as needed.
Handle production ingredients as needed, including staging, measuring, and mixing.
Complete necessary paperwork to company standards.
Follow all cleaning procedures in the production area.
Follow allergen-control guidelines, including equipment cleaning and verification activities.
Take corrective action 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 production-area issues.
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 by following safety-program policies and procedures.
Participate in mandatory training requirements.
Comply with all food-safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.