Bakery Processing Operator - 3rd Shift

About the role

As a Bakery Processing Operator, you will help produce high-quality bakery products by safely and efficiently operating processing equipment while ensuring a continuous flow of product to packaging lines. Your attention to quality, safety, and operational excellence will directly contribute to meeting production goals and delivering exceptional products to customers.

Responsibilities

• Operate bakery processing equipment to produce products within established quality and food safety standards.
• Properly mix ingredients and monitor product temperature, moisture levels, mix times, and ingredient weights.
• Make equipment and process adjustments to maintain product quality and consistency.
• Monitor production flow and remove improperly formed or non-conforming products.
• Read and follow batch sheets, recipes, and production instructions accurately.
• Operate, shut down, and perform changeovers on bakery processing equipment according to established procedures.
• Assist with preventative maintenance activities and basic troubleshooting of equipment.
• Monitor for potential foreign material contamination and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Communicate quality, safety, or operational issues to leadership and team members.
• Complete required production records, logs, and documentation accurately.
• Follow sanitation procedures during cleanups and changeovers, including proper chemical handling.
• Track, manage, and properly dispose of production waste.
• Move raw materials and ingredients using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment as needed.
• Maintain appropriate raw material inventory levels and communicate material needs to appropriate personnel.
• Unload raw material deliveries and trailers safely and efficiently.
• Monitor seasoning application levels and make adjustments when applicable.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards by keeping work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, report defective equipment, and immediately report workplace injuries.
• Support mandatory overtime and perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to safely operate in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, recipes, batch sheets, and operational procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality and food safety.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining focus and accuracy.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions within established guidelines.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including frequent standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, humidity, moving machinery, and varying production conditions.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Skills

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous manufacturing, food production, bakery, or processing experience.
• Experience operating processing or production equipment.
• Experience with troubleshooting equipment and performing minor adjustments.
• Forklift and/or pallet jack operating experience.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Experience with preventative maintenance, changeovers, and production documentation.
• Continuous improvement or 5S experience.

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

Pay

Starting Pay: $22.50/hour + $2.00 Shift Differential. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Shift: 3rd Shift | 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM Sunday - Thursday