Processing Operator

Campbell's•Charlotte, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bakery/Salty Processing Operator, under general supervision, is responsible for the safe, efficient and continuous operation of processing/baking machinery. This role involves operating processing/baking equipment to produce product within guidelines established by Quality Assurance, properly mixing ingredients, monitoring temperatures and making adjustments, and operating and shutting down equipment according to established procedures. The operator will also communicate quality issues, read and understand batch sheets, monitor and log processing data, monitor for foreign matter, follow sanitation procedures, handle chemicals, track and dispose of waste, move raw ingredients using material handling equipment, and maintain raw material levels. Safety and hygiene are paramount, including maintaining a clean work area and following safe lifting procedures. Mandatory overtime may be required.

Requirements

Seeking 1+ year of previous industrial food manufacturing experience, working with ingredients, measurements, operation of processing equipment
High School Diploma or GED and/or 1 year of production experience in a manufacturing environment required.
Attention to detail, mechanical ability, ability to multi-task.
Good written and verbal communication skills. Must be comfortable communicating to team members and leadership staff.

Nice To Haves

CPT (Certified Production Technician) certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Operates the processing/baking equipment to produce product within guidelines established by Quality Assurance and to the highest possible standard of quality.
Properly mixes ingredients; monitors correct temperature/moisture and makes adjustments accordingly; monitors product and removes any product that is improperly formed or overlapped.
Operates and shuts down equipment in the processing/bakery area in accordance with established procedures to include change overs and preventative maintenance.
Communicates and/or escalates quality issues to appropriate team members.
Reads and understands batch sheets including following recipes and accurate weighing of raw materials.
Monitors and logs current temperatures, mix times item numbers and raw material weights (piece weights of extruded product) and make adjustments accordingly.
Monitors for possible foreign matter.
Follows sanitation procedures for clean ups and change overs, including chemical handling.
Tracks and disposes of waste accordingly.
Moves raw ingredients using material handling equipment including but not limited to forklift and/or pallet jack.
Maintains proper raw material levels at all times, unload raw materials trailer, and keeps appropriate personnel updated in raw material needs.
If applicable, monitors correct seasoning coverage amount and makes adjustments accordingly.
Practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping/5S and personal protection; keeps work area clean; stores supplies in designated areas; keeps work area aisles/exits clear and free from obstructions; removes trash from work area floor; follows instructions for safe lifting/carrying of various sizes, shapes, and weights of objects; identifies/reports defective equipment; reports all job-related injuries to supervision.
Mandatory overtime may be required.
May perform other duties as required.