Production Associate

Responsibilities

• Determine the correct batch recipe to gather, measure and mix ingredients
• Ensure dough is delivered into a rounder
• Record batch data and maintain proofing library
• Achieve and maintain dough certification
• Perform metal detector checkups, and dough temperature monitoring document accordingly
• Change dough sizes on dough divider, metal detector, JLS (dough bot) and ink jet, as needed
• Spot check dough ball weight for inconsistencies
• Check sifter tailings timely and record findings
• Report any irregularities to Supervisor and Manager
• Remove trays from conveyor belt as trays enter cooler and cross-stack onto dolly, as needed
• Check to ensure all trays of dough produced are properly labeled
• Rotate down stacked trays in cooler
• Transport used trays to washing area to be cleaned
• Monitor dough temperature and metal detector checks
• Troubleshoot automated equipment, when needed, such as stacker, dolly loader, and/or tray buffer
• Loads trays onto conveyor for cleaning
• Maintain detailed cleaning/sanitation logs required for Food Safety Audit documentation
• Clean and sanitize Vemag dough divider, production mixers, production mixing bowls, dough rounder, and food contact conveyor belts
• Maintain detailed cleaning/sanitation logs required for Food Safety Audit documentation
• Properly store all sanitation tools and equipment
• Clean/Sanitize production room walls
• Clean overhead evaporator units by using spraying water to rinse out evaporator catch pans
• Ensure tray washer area is clean and sanitize as required by SOP guidelines
• Conduct titration and/or chemical testing on tray washer equipment, as needed
• Clean/Sanitize production room floors
• Empty all dough waste containers
• Ensure trash and recycling in production rooms is disposed of daily and receptacles are cleaned and sanitized
• Keep production rooms and the site clean and sanitary
• Scrape waste dough from trays

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of production or manufacturing experience
• Ability to read/interpret production process materials, dough thermometers, gauges, and record data
• Available to work during a shift which may be scheduled anytime during a 24-hour day, over any 7-day period, including holidays
• Able to work in a cleaning/sanitation environment with water and other cleaning chemicals
• Successfully passed a background check every third year, on your anniversary date

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, climb, and walk on a continual basis throughout shift
• Ability to lift from floor to above the head, to carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs. frequently, and 75 lbs. occasionally, throughout work shift
• Able to utilize PIT equipment, i.e. scissor lift, for cleaning the walls and ceilings
• Able to work in refrigerated conditions and non-climate-controlled conditions ranging from 33 to 90 degrees plus
• Able to work with yeast and flour products
• Able to climb up and down stairs and ladders
• Able to work wearing the Proper Protective Equipment

Additional Information

Competitive wages
Paid Holidays and Vacation
Positive work environment
Comprehensive benefits available, effective first date of employment, including:
Medical, Dental, Vision
401K with employer match contribution up to 5%
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Time (PST)
Short Term Disability
Employee Stock Payroll Deduction Plan, and Parental Leave.
401k matching contributions
15% off the purchase price of stock
Company bonus
Referral bonuses
Career growth!