Baker - Plymouth

Baker - Plymouth, IN

Location: Plymouth, IN

We are mixing up something new in Plymouth, IN. This is an exciting time to join our team. We hold ourselves to the highest of quality standards. Each bag of Dot’s Pretzels tastes as if they were made straight from the home kitchen of Dot herself. Our foundation is built on relationships. We are family. We believe in our employees and lead by example.

The Dot’s Pretzels brand has seen an enormous amount of growth, so we are looking for employees to become a part of our team in the Plymouth, IN location.

• Starting at $21.50/hr
• Bi-weekly pay
• $500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) starting Day 1!
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time off

• Day shift available
• 12-hour shifts (6am-6pm)
• Plant operates on various schedules (schedule assignment determined by candidate preference and plant needs). Example: 2‑2‑3 schedule: 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off. Working 3‑4 days/week (Week 1: Sun, Wed, Thu & Week 2: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat).

• Candidates are required to take and pass an online pre-hire assessment
• Qualified applicants will receive a phone call to schedule an onsite interview
• Post Offer background check and drug screen required

Bakers are the start of the pretzel making process. You'll be responsible for running a large mixer and extruder with computer programing and hand measuring. Previous machine operating experience is a must. Large bakery experience is a plus.

• Follow all SOPs to keep consistent product quality
• Recognize the different dough textures
• Keep hoppers filled with proper amount of dough
• Properly measure the minor ingredients by performing catch samples
• Check dough temperature
• Check the flour sifter each shift
• Check all drives, cookers, salters, ovens, dryers, discharge, and proofing conveyors to ensure they are properly operating and set to correct settings
• Document cuts per minute as required
• Check and record caustic every 30 minutes on BakerQC
• Check wet weights/length every 30 minutes on BakerQC
• Make inventory moves in S4 Hana
• Record all ingredient lot numbers
• Keep salter full at accurate level specified
• Notify leads, QA, and packers of any bad product and how long it will last
• Communicate with immediate supervisor if any problems arise
• All other duties assigned by supervisor and management

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire
• High School diploma or GED
• One‑month related experience or training
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, and decimals

• Experience in a manufacturing/food manufacturing environment including GMP, SQF, Autonomous/Preventative Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, and Warehouse Management Systems such as SAP/LPR.

• Must be in good physical condition to perform the tasks assigned
• Frequently required to stand and walk
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds
• Work environment conditions may require or recommend the use of safety equipment such as eye safety glasses, side shields, hearing protection, and hair/beard nets.

Nearest Major Market:
South Bend