Oven Technician 1st and 3rd Shift

Meiji America•York Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oven Technician is responsible for operating ovens with constant attention to quality of product, scrap reduction, and minimal downtime. This role involves conducting routine analytical quality tests, monitoring ovens for maintenance issues, and ensuring product specifications are met. The technician will also be responsible for training new employees, performing SPC data entry, and completing all required quality and food safety testing and documentation. Communication with team members, operators, supervisors, and quality control is essential.

Requirements

Full knowledge of oven types and necessary adjustments to keep ovens operating efficiently and ensure product is within specifications.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to read and record written specifications of product.
Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Some manufacturing experience in a food plant helpful.

Responsibilities

Works well with others, fostering a team atmosphere.
Maintains a clean, safe work area at all times.
Complies with all GMP and HAACP requirements.
Ensures all paperwork is completed timely and accurately.
Communicates changes to the next shift.
Interacts with Process Operators to ensure product is within product specifications prior to entering the ovens.
Conducts routine analytical quality tests to ensure product is within specifications.
Monitors ovens for any maintenance related items that may affect the efficient production of quality products and takes action to resolve the problem.
Reports any operational issues to supervision.
Monitors the ovens and the baking procedures for safety and reports any issues to the supervisor.
Communicates product specification issues with Quality and Supervisor/Manager.
Operates ovens with constant attention to quality of product, scrap reduction and minimal downtime.
Communicates with oncoming Oven Tech regarding the performance of each oven at shift change.
Inspects and cleans each band brush for metal twice per shift when in use.
Properly completes and submits work orders as needed.
Assists or oversees the training of new employees.
Performs SPC (computer) data entry according to established process control procedures and product specifications.
Performs all appropriate Quality and Food Safety testing and documentation as required.
Works independently.
Notifies Supervision of any issues.
Adheres/complies with all Company policies, procedures and practices.
Performs all other duties as assigned.