Production Associate

Domino's•East Granby, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production team member assists the Production department in complete processing and manufacturing of pizza dough. Team Members are required to rotate to various positions [production room, dough cooler, and tray washer] throughout the shift. Work safely at all times.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
One year of production or manufacturing experience
Ability to read/interpret production process materials, dough thermometers, gauges, and record data
Must be available to work during a shift which may be scheduled anytime during a 24-hour day, over any 7-day period, including holidays
Must be able to work in a cleaning/sanitation environment with water and other cleaning chemicals
Must successfully pass a background check every third year, on your anniversary date
Ability to stand, climb, and walk on a continual basis throughout shift
Ability to lift from floor to above the head, to carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs. frequently, and 75 lbs. occasionally, throughout work shift
Must be able to utilize PIT equipment, i.e. scissor lift, for cleaning the walls and ceilings
Ability to work in refrigerated conditions and non-climate-controlled conditions ranging from 33 to 90 degrees plus and work in environment with exposure to loud machinery, when necessary
Able to work with yeast and flour products
Must be able to climb up and down stairs and ladders
Must be able to work wearing the Proper Protective Equipment

Responsibilities

Determine the correct batch recipe to gather, measure and mix ingredients
Ensure dough is delivered into a rounder
Record batch data and maintain proofing library
Achieve and maintain dough certification
Perform metal detector checkups, and dough temperature monitoring document accordingly
Change dough sizes on dough divider, metal detector, JLS (dough bot) and ink jet, as needed
Spot check dough ball weight for inconsistencies
Check sifter tailings timely and record findings
Report any irregularities to Supervisor and Manager
Remove trays from conveyor belt as trays enter cooler and cross-stack onto dolly, as needed
Check to ensure all trays of dough produced are properly labeled
Down stack trays as dough temperature reaches target level and document, as needed
Rotate down stacked trays in cooler
Transport used trays to washing area to be cleaned
Monitor dough temperature and metal detector checks
Troubleshoot automated equipment, when needed, such as stacker, dolly loader, and/or tray buffer
Loads trays onto conveyor for cleaning
Monitor gauges and settings to ensure water pressure, water temperature, and detergent levels consistently meet company standards determined to thoroughly clean and sanitize trays, record findings
Conduct titration and/or chemical testing on tray washer equipment, as needed
Clean and sanitize Vemag dough divider, production mixers, production mixing bowls, dough rounder, and food contact conveyor belts
Maintain detailed cleaning/sanitation logs required for Food Safety Audit documentation
Properly store all sanitation tools and equipment
Clean flour silo infeed, as needed
Ensure production’s and dough cooler’s floors are swept and dry
Ensure proper floor drainage in production room (clean floor drains)
Clean/Sanitize production room walls
Clean overhead evaporator units by using spraying water to rinse out evaporator catch pans
Ensure tray washer area is clean and sanitize as required by SOP guidelines
Ensure spiral floor and platforms are cleared of dough
Empty all dough waste containers
Ensure trash and recycling in production rooms is disposed of daily and receptacles are cleaned and sanitized
Support the production team by keeping production rooms and the site clean and sanitary
Scrape waste dough from trays