Production Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

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Location:

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Workplace Type:
Onsite

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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.

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Why work for Dawn Foods?

PEOPLE. PRODUCTS. CUSTOMERS.

Why should you apply? We invest in you!

• Competitive Pay $21/hour plus $.25/hr shift differential, with $1.50 pay increase every six (6) months until full rate is reached (max two years) $29.87!
• Climate controlled
• Professional training
• Family-owned business over 100 years in service
• An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce

About the Job

As a 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.

Shift

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday 1:42pm-10:12pm
• Weekends are mandatory based on needs.
• All overtime is scheduled per the UFCW Contract

What Does It Take to be a Machine Operator I at Dawn Foods?

Below are the minimum qualifications to be a fit for this job.

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

What You'll Do as a Machine Operator I

• 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
• The physical demands described here are…