Bakery Production & Maintenance Technician - Onsite

Your Opportunity as an Operator 1 and Production Utility Worker

As a part of the Hostess Plant Production Team, you are responsible for several bakery manufacturing activities. As an Operator 1-Production and Utility Production worker, you must be able to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, communicate and work effectively in a team structure, and be flexible in work assignments within the operator and production category, which can include Pan Setter, Feeder, Packer/Carton, Packer/Cases, Shipping Stacker, Handler, Sanitor, Receiver, Palletizer, Mixer, Fryer, Oven Operator, Wrap Operator, Depositor, Scaler, VFFS, Pearson, Vari Straight Right/Left, Enrober, Forklift, Yard Dog.

You must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions, safely and accurately complete assigned duties, and maintain GMP standards. You will be a part of the Food Defense Team.

The Engineering Operator performs a full range of maintenance/engineering assignments using independent judgment to make decisions requiring the application of procedures and practices to specific situations.

Columbus, GA Bakery

Operator 1-Production: $20.94 per hour, shift differential $0.50 per hour
Production Utility: $19.51 per hour, shift differential $0.50 per hour

• 100% Onsite (12‑hour shifts)
• 1st Shift (6am‑6pm)
• 2nd Shift (6pm‑6am)
• Rotating days, average 2‑4 days a week
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule as needed, including weekends.

• 100% on‑site (12‑hour shifts)
• 1st Shift (6am‑6pm)
• 2nd Shift (6pm‑6am)
• Rotating days, average 3 days a week
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule as needed, including weekends.

• 100% on‑site (12‑hour shifts)
• 1st Shift (6am‑6pm)
• 2nd Shift (6pm‑6am)

(flexibility to support off‑shifts or weekends when required)

• Responsible for setting up operation of bakery equipment/manufacturing line, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products per production guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with Production/Packaging procedure/practices as well as inspecting all areas within one (1) line/equipment for any operational and/or mechanical issues.
• Reports all equipment issues to the supervisor or manager as soon as possible.
• Complete and submit reports throughout the day regarding production.
• Visually inspects product for quality and quantity.
• Monitoring runs and performing basic troubleshooting on our Bakery equipment.
• Support quality control programs to ensure production procedures follow best practices of food safety and quality standards.
• Understands and complies with all safety procedures that apply to daily operations.
• Work safely; follow proper lock out/tag out procedure where applicable.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment by adhering to safety policy and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) procedures.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, coworkers, etc.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation.
• May perform other duties not listed.

• Works as a helper on a production line in various roles (i.e., Helper, Indexer, Feeder, Packer, Catcher, etc.).
• Will perform various assigned manual labor tasks to grasp, lift, move, place, and stack items relating to the production processes assigned.
• Feed, catch and monitors continuous/repetitive steps on production line.
• Support quality control programs and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) procedures.
• Visually inspect product to ensure procedures follow best practices for food safety and quality standards.
• May assist with cleaning and sanitation of equipment and environment pre- and post-production.
• Reports all equipment issues to the supervisor as soon as possible.
• Understands and complies with all safety procedures that apply to daily operations (e.g., follow proper lock out/tag out, wall prevention, required PPE, etc.).
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive…