Machine Operator; Day shift

Job Summary

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating bakery‑pastry machinery and its associated downstream equipment. The Machine Operator will monitor and control the continuous flow of product through the production process, from mixing ingredients to oven baking to product packaging. The Machine Operator will adjust control panel settings as needed and collaborate with team members, maintenance, and supervisors to maintain a safe work environment while adhering to Crown Bakeries GMPs and established procedures.

• Operate assigned machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
• Equipment may include oven systems, mixer equipment, proofers, laminators, boilers, slicers, and packaging and/or bagging machines.
• Maintain and adjust freezer‑retard temperature and set timer to required setting.
• Monitor the process to ensure continuous bakery product flow through conveyor systems.
• Operate various PLC panels to control proper flow of product.
• Troubleshoot process and make speed adjustments.
• Document weight, product yield, downtime, and additional metrics.
• Collaborate with the inline mixer to ensure continuous product flow.
• Adjust settings to meet product standards, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Read and work with technology to monitor machine functions.
• Notify the lead or supervisor of any equipment problems immediately.
• Communicate with supervisors, co‑workers, and other departments.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and changeovers.
• Follow company policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Attend mandatory company training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Follow all GMPs, food defense, and quality policies as outlined by Crown Bakeries.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs and all food hygiene and safety standards.
• Report all food safety incidents such as GMP violations, ingredient or product contamination, metal detector, screen, or magnet deviations, glass breakage, and pest harborage.

• Flexible work schedule including variable start times and weekend work.
• Strong verbal, written, and mathematical skills.
• Willingness to acquire a wide variety of skills to assist the surrounding team and understand the baking processes.
• Patience required to maintain and facilitate continuous events.
• Strong problem‑solving, learning on the fly, procedural, and technical learning abilities.
• Must work independently as well as part of a team.
• Preferred experience in food manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of baking processes, equipment, and terminology desired.

• Work in a noisy environment.
• Work indoors.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Work in wet and/or humid conditions.
• Work in cold or hot environments.
• Work around machinery.

Crown Bakeries is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any such discrimination or harassment in our workplace and strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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