Oven Operator 2nd Shift

The Original Cakerie•Aurora, CO

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Dessert Holdings is seeking an Oven Operator for its food manufacturing plant in Aurora, Colorado. The position is responsible for producing safe, quality products by following company procedures without deviation and meeting established quality standards. It includes responsibility for food safety and quality for Steven Charles products, as well as understanding relevant quality management systems, including SQF, HACCP, and GMP. The role is listed for second shift, 3:00 PM to 3:00 AM. The operator runs and adjusts ovens, performs changeovers, monitors equipment and product quality, records SPC data, maintains a clean work area, and communicates issues to production and quality staff. The operator also contributes to team and process improvement efforts and may train other oven operators.

Requirements

At least 6 months to 1 year of food manufacturing experience.
High school diploma or GED, or six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
Flexibility to work various hours and shifts.
Ability to understand SPC and input data.
Ability to identify good and poor product quality and communicate production issues.

Responsibilities

Run quality products by following company procedures and meeting safety and quality standards.
Follow GMPs, safety requirements, and work instructions.
Notify the Production Supervisor, Lead, or QA inspector about quality or other problems affecting production, efficiency, consistency, or performance.
Maintain cleanliness and perform housekeeping regularly during the shift.
Understand and follow the company’s food allergen program.
Start up ovens and adjust flames, injector heads, and speed to achieve expected quality.
Perform changeovers with minimal downtime.
Recognize oven problems and notify the Lead or Supervisor of changes.
Maintain product waste at 5% or less.
Understand SPC and enter data.
Distinguish good-quality product from poor-quality product.
Communicate issues to mixers, leads, and quality staff.
Troubleshoot and immediately report product or machine failures.
Follow Steven Charles product quality standards, policies, and procedures.
Contribute to and encourage contribution to the Steven Charles team effort.
Apply knowledge of quality systems and SQF, HACCP, and GMP practices to support workplace safety and safe, quality products.
Provide complete training for oven operators.
Contribute to process and operations improvement.