Production 1A

_ 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. As a Production Machine Operator II, you will work with raw materials to complete mix formulas, mix ingredients to complete batches, and package or palletize materials for shipping. In addition, you will learn and rotate between multiple positions to develop cross-functional skills and support operational needs across the department.

Requirements

• 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
• Must be able to become forklift certified

Nice To Haves

• Forklift certified is helpful
• Computer skills helpful
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Responsibilities

• Assure all products produced meet the product specifications, food safety, and regulatory requirements
• Learn and rotate between multiple positions to build cross-functional knowledge, support operational flexibility, and develop a broader understanding of department processes
• 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) $33.16!
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED