Production Associate

Responsibilities

• Determine correct batch recipe to gather, measure and mix ingredients
• Ensure dough is delivered into rounder
• Record batch data and maintain proofing library
• Achieve and maintain dough certification
• 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
• Check sifter tailings timely and recording findings
• Report any irregularities to Supervisor and Manager
• Dough Cooler and Staging
• Monitor all equipment and make necessary interventions through HMI interventions
• Troubleshoot automated equipment, when needed, such as stacker, dolly loader, and/or tray buffer
• Monitor dough temperature and metal detector check
• Organize dough according to size inside the dough cooler
• Ensure all print is of good quality on trays
• Tray Wash Area
• Loads trays onto conveyor for cleaning
• Monitor gauges and setting to ensure water pressure, water temperature, and detergent levels consistently meet company standards determined to thoroughly clean and sanitize trays, record findings
• Conduct titration and/or chemical testing on tray washer equipment, as needed
• Be able to perform interventions as needed utilizing an HMI

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work with yeast and flour products
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
• Climb stairs
• Lift up to 30 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. on occasion
• Perform heavy pushing/pulling of product
• Work in refrigerated conditions [33-38 degrees]
• Work in environment with exposure to loud machinery, when necessary