Production Machine Operator I - 2nd Shift

_ Dawn Foods • Louisville, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success. We invest in you! Competitive Pay $21/hour plus $.50/hr shift differential, with $1.50 pay increase every six (6) months until full rate is reached (max two years) $29.87! Clean work environment Climate controlled Professional training UFCW benefit eligible after 90 days Family-owned business over 100 years in service An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce. As a Production Machine Operator I you will work with raw material to complete a mix formula, mix ingredients to complete the batch and package the material or palletizing for shipping.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow team members
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problem-solving in variable situations
• Must be able to work well with others or independently

Nice To Haves

• Forklift certified is helpful, and must be able to become certified
• Computer skills helpful

Responsibilities

• Assure all products produced meet the product specifications, food safety, and regulatory requirements
• Establish high-performance standards in housekeeping, in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), American Institute of Baking (AIB), International Food Standard (IFS), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) requirements
• Responsible for the accurate operation of computer systems as required in production processes
• Operate auxiliary equipment as needed for each respective function
• Operate in a safe manner according to manual, training, and batch card instructions to ensure high-quality and food-safe product
• Responsible for all Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure (SSOP’s) and GMPs, including pre-start check lists, scale checks, forklift check lists, code dates on labels, lot numbers on formulas, batch verification counts, etc.
• Responsible for communicating to lead or supervisor any quality, safety, scheduling, and food safety issues within their department or the plant
• Responsible for maintaining the workstation and keeping it clean and organized
• Perform all the above tasks in a safe manner by following the company's GMPs, SOPs, and safety regulations
• Assist in training new team members
• Adhere to the Food Defense and Security functions within the facility
• Follow the guidelines as printed in the description of duties for the function
• Perform all functions of the role
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Demonstrate the “Dawn Values” of Team Dawn and supports the Circle of Excellence

Benefits

• Competitive Pay $21/hour plus $.50/hr shift differential, with $1.50 pay increase every six (6) months until full rate is reached (max two years) $29.87!
• Clean work environment
• Climate controlled
• Professional training
• UFCW benefit eligible after 90 days
• Family-owned business over 100 years in service
• An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED