Production Associate 1st Shift

Crown Bakeries • Philadelphia, PA

5d

About The Position

The Production Associate oversees and performs a variety of tasks to produce high-quality products that meet customer specifications. The role helps ensure the quality of materials and finished products while supporting safe, cost-effective production and performance targets. Production Associates assist with keeping the production line running smoothly and are expected to carry out Crown Bakeries' vision, mission, and values while performing their duties.

The position operates in a production environment, with frequent exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and odors. Crown Bakeries is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in the workplace.

Requirements

• Follow GMP, Food Defense, and quality policies.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, food hygiene, and safety standards.
• Report food safety incidents, including GMP violations, ingredient or product contamination, metal detector, screen, or magnet deviations, glass breakage, and pest harborage.
• Be willing to acquire a variety of skills to assist the surrounding team and understand the processes.
• Be able to problem-solve, learn on the fly, learn processes and technical material, and make quality decisions.
• Be able to work in a team environment and independently.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to reach above shoulder height; bend, twist, stand, climb stairs or ladders, push or pull, and walk for the length of the shift.
• Be able to work in a noisy environment for the length of the shift and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Complete production tasks as assigned by the Production Operator.
• Clear pan jams from the line and remove or add baking pans as needed.
• Troubleshoot basic causes of line stoppages and restart production.
• Assist the Production Operator with line startups and changeovers.
• Oversee product quality and ensure products comply with customer specifications.
• Maintain production rates set by the Operator and Production Supervisor.
• Separate rework from raw dough waste whenever possible to minimize waste.
• Monitor and deliver side trimmings to the mixer, and notify the operator when trimmings exceed acceptable rates.
• Remove out-of-spec product from the line and notify the Production Supervisor about non-conforming products or processes.
• Contribute to a safe and efficient work environment.
• Attend required monthly safety meetings when applicable.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, perform tasks safely, and follow safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other related responsibilities as needed or directed by the Production Supervisor and Manager to support business objectives.
• Plan, problem-solve, foster healthy peer relations, and motivate others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed