Production Associate 1st Shift

About the Role

Our Production Associate is responsible for overseeing and performing a wide variety of tasks to produce high-quality products that conform to customer specifications. The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the correct quality of materials and end products, safely and cost-effectively achieving performance targets. Production Associates assist in duties related to keeping the production line running smoothly, while upholding Crown Bakeries' Vision, Mission, and Values.

Responsibilities

• Complete various production tasks as assigned by the Production Operator.
• Clear pan jams from the line and remove/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 production rates 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 products from the line and notify the Production Supervisor of non-conforming products or processes.
• Contribute to a safe and efficient work environment.
• Attend monthly safety meetings when applicable.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, perform tasks safely, 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.

Qualifications and Skills

• Follow all GMPs, Food Defense, and quality policies.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, food hygiene, and safety standards.
• Report all food safety incidents, including GMP violations, ingredient/product contamination, metal detector/screen/magnet deviancies, 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 work effectively in a team environment and independently.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds, reach above shoulder height, bend, twist, stand, climb stairs/ladders, push/pull, and walk for the length of the shift.
• Able to work in a noisy environment and stand for long periods.

Work Environment

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