Operator III, Production Line - 1st Shift

Rise Baking Company•York Township, PA

About The Position

Manufactures cake icing and filling products according to designated specifications and production requirements. The role involves repetitive lifting and operation of mixing and metering equipment, while following company Good Manufacturing Practices, safety policies, and food-safety requirements. The operator inspects equipment, reviews ingredient and icing inventory, scales ingredients using established formulas, adjusts batch sizes as directed, and records production and ingredient information in the warehouse management system. The role also maintains clean work areas and equipment, communicates with the line lead to support icing supply, reports hazards and product-quality or food-safety concerns, and trains and coaches employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated manual dexterity.
Ability to perform repetitive motions regularly.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment using both hands, with frequent bending and stooping and occasional walking and lifting or moving items up to 100 pounds.
Ability to stand for a full shift.
Ability to push and pull wheeled bowls weighing more than 750 pounds.
Ability and willingness to work more than 40 hours per week and more than 8 hours per day; overtime is required.
Basic math skills.
Ability to read and write English.
Basic computer skills and ability to operate a scanner gun.
Ability to tolerate potential allergens, including peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood, and shellfish.

Responsibilities

Inspect mixing equipment for cleanliness or damage during setup and report deficiencies to a supervisor.
Review daily ingredient requirements against standard requirements and notify a supervisor of discrepancies.
Review and update icing inventory for daily use.
Scale ingredients according to predetermined formulas and procedures; calculate batch requirements and adjust batch size as directed by a supervisor.
Operate mixing and metering equipment according to predetermined procedures.
Maintain records of batches produced, ingredient lot numbers, temperatures, and specific gravities.
Enter required information into the warehouse management system (WMS).
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and company policy, keeping work areas and equipment neat and clean.
Communicate continuously with the line lead to ensure proper icing supply to the line.
Work and act safely in accordance with company policies.
Report safety hazards and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices.
Report conditions that could negatively affect product quality, food safety, or regulatory requirements to a leader, supervisor, or manager.
Back up other icing mixers and the production lead as needed.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Train and coach new and existing employees.