Production Associate 1st Shift

About the Role

Our Production Associate oversees and performs a wide variety of tasks to produce high-quality products that conform with customer specifications. The role ensures the correct quality of materials and end products while safely and cost-effectively achieving performance targets. Crown Bakeries' Vision, Mission, and Values guide all responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Complete various production tasks as assigned by the Production Operator.
• Clear pan jams from the line, remove and add baking pans as needed.
• Troubleshoot basic causes of line stops and restart production.
• Assist the Production Operator in line startups and changeovers.
• Oversee product quality and ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Maintain high rates of production as set by the Operator and Production Supervisor.
• Separate rework from raw dough waste to minimize waste.
• Monitor and deliver side trimmings to the mixer; notify the operator when side trimmings exceed acceptable rates.
• Remove all out-of-spec product from the line and notify the Production Supervisor of non-conforming product or processes.
• Contribute to a safe and efficient work environment.
• Attend monthly required safety meetings when applicable.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, safely perform tasks, and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other related responsibilities as directed by the Production Supervisor and Manager to support Crown Bakeries' business objectives.
• Plan, problem-solve, foster healthy peer relations, and motivate others.

Requirements

• Follow all GMP's, Food Defense, and quality policies.
• Ensure compliance with all GMP, food hygiene, and safety standards.
• Report all food safety incidents, including GMP violations, ingredient and product contamination, metal detector or screen deviations, glass breakage, and pest harborage.
• Willingness to acquire a wide variety of skills to assist the team and fully understand processes.
• Ability to problem-solve, learn quickly, and make quality decisions.
• Must be able to work in a team environment as well as independently.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to reach above shoulder height, bend, twist, stand, climb stairs/ladders, push/pull, and walk for the length of the shift.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.

Work Environment

This job operates in a production environment. The employee is frequently exposed to facility elements such as noise, dust, fumes, and odors.