Bakery Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

2nd shift hours

12:15pm - 08:45pm

the bakery machine operator will learn to operate a variety of mechanized bakery production equipment including but not limited to the mixer, divider, proofer, & oven. Check and ensure product specification standards are being met as required by company authorized standards while performing the tasks in a safe and efficient manner.

• verify weights and order completions
• loading and unloading pans from production line
• loading and unloading oven and/or proof box
• monitor for foreign material all the time
• ensure proper placement of product in trays
• remove dough from the conveyor belts that do not meet specifications
• responsible for reporting and taking necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring
• responsible for following and enforcing procedures outlined in the food safety plan, the food quality plan, and any other programs that support the sqf system and other 3rd party audits.
• performs quality assurance checks; taking temperatures and weight of dough, recording results on documentation
• records and accounts for all materials used on the line for assigned shift
• additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by supervisor
• effectively communicates as required with supervisor or bakery team lead.
• adhere to all cgmp’s (current good manufacturing practices), such as good hand washing
• practices and adhering to the employee hygiene plan.
• performs housekeeping and maintenance tasks to keep the production area clean, organized and safe. Not an all-inclusive list, may perform other tasks as directed by management.

• ensures that the necessary tools, settings, and supplies are ready prior to production
• monitor and adjust the temperature controls of the oven and proof room
• operate and control and perform adjustments on conveyors and rollers.
• record information such as down time, waste, order completions, package verification, quality assurance checks, finish product scoring etc.
• removes and assembles equipment for cleaning.
• makes minor machine adjustment and informs the supervisor and the maintenance department when major repairs are required.

• high school diploma or ged is preferred but not required
• a combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
• ability to work and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to frequent changes
• prior experience or training in manufacturing or supply-chain environment is preferred
• ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions with high level of detail
• some analytical ability required in order to gather and interpret data in situations where the problems are somewhat complex in dealing with ingredient formulations.
• independent judgment is often required. Some direct guidance is received from supervisor and/or from established procedures or instructions. The consequence of errors is significant in cost in time, product loss or public acceptance of product quality.
• must have visual and mental ability to identify various products and read and understand instructions, gauges and thermometers.
• must be able to perform basic arithmetic to include adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.

• willing to work 8-10-hour days and overtime on weekends as needed.
• ability to lift 50 pounds, stand and/or stoop for prolonged periods of time, perform repetitive motions, and work in an environment with varying temperatures.
• worker subject to inside work, protected from weather conditions. Worker subjected to temperatures above 80-100 degrees for periods of more than one hour that is process related and more extreme in summer months.
• worker subject to noise sufficient to require hearing protection in designated areas.
• worker subject to hazards such as proximity to moving parts, electrical current, and moving objects carrying considerable weight and force.
• capable of working in environment of flour dust.
• work requires the ability to read, write and communicate in english in order to understand…