Machine Operator I - Baking - All Shifts

Job Summary

The Baker is responsible for ensuring that the product coming out of the oven is properly baked and meets set specifications. Inform mixing supervisor of any product not meeting specification. Keeping work area clean and organized.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Check production schedule for products being run on assigned oven(s).
• Set up the oven for the item being produced per prescribed procedures.
• Obtain the correct product color sample.
• Make raw dough weight adjustments as needed.
• Absorb instructions/problems to other shift operators.
• Perform quality tests to ensure that the product is within its specification.
• Relieve other bakers for breaks.
• Shut down ovens if not needed for the next shift.
• Help set up and dismantle icing toppers and/or glaze units, oilers and seasoners; maintains condition of toppers.
• Set up and maintain fig cutter equipment adjusts cutter speed when needed.
• Clean equipment as instructed; sweeps, mops, scrapes floor in work area.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Principles (GMP's) at all times.
• Verbally communicate instructions, problems, etc. to co-workers, supervisors and employees from all departments.

Experience And Skills

• Prefer high school graduate or G.E.D.
• Good eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and at times independently.
• Ability to measure and read scales and thermometers; understands units of measurement.
• Ability to read and follow detailed instructions.
• Knowledge of all mixing department positions.
• Ability to recognize problems and take immediate action.
• Prefer at least one year of mixing experience, but not required.

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

• Reaching with hands/arms throughout shift.
• Ability to use hands and fingers.
• Ability to see, hear and talk.
• Lift/carry up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to work in light to moderate noise levels; hearing protection may be required.
• Able to walk up to 400 yards to work areas.
• Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions and problems.
• Physical and mental ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Able to stand eight hours per shift.
• Repetitive reaching over head, under and across throughout shift.
• Push/pull items up to 2600 lbs. with assistance.
• May crawl under equipment to reach work area.
• May climb steps to and from work and break areas.
• Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity for repetitive tasks.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment in close proximity to others.
• Able to distinguish colors.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in various units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Able to work in variable temperatures and weather conditions.
• Repetitive bending, stooping and twisting throughout shift.
• Able to work in wet, humid areas.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Able to solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form.
• Able to work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines as necessary.
• May work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles and vibration.
• May be required to work in high precarious places and/or in outside weather conditions.
• Receptive to new ideas, concepts and procedures.
• Receptive and responsive to constructive criticism.

Benefits

• Health/dental/vision insurance
• flex spending accounts
• short & long-term disability
• paid holidays and vacation
• bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.)

Schedule

• 1st Shift: 5:50AM to 2:00PM
• 2nd Shift: 1:50PM to 10:00PM
• 3rd Shift: 9:50PM to 6:00AM