Req-60431 Bakery Processing Operator - Nights (Open)

LOCATION: Franklin, Wisconsin

BASE RATE PER HOUR: $22.50

SHIFT: Night Shift - 12 hour - 2-2-3 Schedule (Work every other weekend)

HOURS: 5:45 PM until 6:00 AM.

JOB SUMMARY/ JOB DUTIES:

The Bakery Processing Operator, under general supervision, is responsible for the safe, efficient and continuous operation of processing/baking machinery.  

•    Operates the processing/baking equipment to produce product within guidelines established by Quality Assurance and to the highest possible standard of quality.

•    Properly mixes ingredients; monitors correct temperature/moisture and makes adjustments accordingly; monitors product and removes any product that is improperly formed or overlapped.  

•    Operates and shuts down equipment in the processing/bakery area in accordance with established procedures to include change overs and preventative maintenance.

•    Communicates and/or escalates quality issues to appropriate team members. 

•    Reads and understands batch sheets including following recipes and accurate weighing of raw materials.

•    Monitors and logs current temperatures, mix times item numbers and raw material weights (piece weights of extruded product) and make adjustments accordingly.  

•    Monitors for possible foreign matter. 

•    Follows sanitation procedures for clean ups and change overs, including chemical handling.  

•    Tracks and disposes of waste accordingly.  

•    Moves raw ingredients using material handling equipment including but not limited to forklift and/or pallet jack.  

•    Maintains proper raw material levels at all times, unload raw materials trailer, and keeps appropriate personnel updated in raw material needs. 

•    If applicable, monitors correct seasoning coverage amount, makes adjustments accordingly

•    Practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping/5S and personal protection; keeps work area clean; stores supplies in designated areas; keeps work area aisles/exits clear and free from obstructions; removes trash from work area floor; follows instructions for safe lifting/carrying of various sizes, shapes, and weights of objects; identifies/reports defective equipment; reports all job-related injuries to supervision.

•    Mandatory overtime may be required.

•    May perform other duties as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 

High School Diploma or GED and/or 1 year production experience in a manufacturing environment required. 

CPT (Certified Production Technician) certification is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting: Seldom/Frequently        Standing: Frequently/Continuously        Walking: Frequently        

Driving: Seldom/Frequently        Using hands: Continuously        Climbing: Occasionally/Frequently    

Stooping, Kneeling: Occasionally        Talking, Hearing: Continuously        Tasting, Smelling: Continuously

Weight:

Up to 10 lbs.: Continuously        Up to 25 lbs.: Continuously        Up to 50 lbs.: Seldom/Never/Frequently

Up to 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never/Occasionally (with assistance)            More than 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never/Occasionally    

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Lighting: Good                Temperature: Fair            Ventilation: Good

Vibration: Fair                Noise: Fair                Dust: Fair

Compensation and Benefits:

The starting rate for this full-time, hourly position is $22.50.