General Bakery Worker ALL SHIFTS

Starting rate $19.21 
6-month increase $20.67
1-year increase $22.05

2nd and 3rd Shift positions get shift differential

SUMMARY:
The primary function of a General Baker Worker is to supply raw materials and move finished products from the production line while keeping accurate counts of product produced. The GBW will work in packaging, processing or mixing as needed. Assignments may change daily.  In addition, the GBW will ensure all food safety and quality protocols are followed.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Works well with others, fostering a team atmosphere.
• Maintains a clean, organized and safe work area at all times.
• Comply with all GMP requirements.
• Completes all necessary paperwork in a legible, accurate and timely manner.
• Order and maintain sufficient packaging material quantities from the warehouse to ensure no interruptions in manufacturing.
• Fully knowledgeable of product packaging specification sheets and production schedules.
• Return all unused packaging materials to the warehouse after the completion of production orders which are properly secured and identified.
• Prepare and attach skid tags and other related documentation to finished product.
• Transports all pallets of finished goods to the warehouse.
• Maintain correct date codes on tape machines as required by product specifications.
• Catch, box and tag any product that goes to end dump.
• Accurately weighs and reports scrap at end of shift.
• Relieve other GBWs for break as needed.
• Provides back-up support to various departments including scaling batches, mixing batches and operating processing and packaging equipment.
• Trained to use applicable classes of Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) and must maintain valid certification.
• Able to properly submit work orders as needed.
• Assist or oversee the training of new employees.
• Assist with changeovers, machine setup and cleaning.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read and record written instructions from packaging specification and formula sheets
• Perform SPC (computer) data entry according to established process control procedures and product specifications.
• Perform all appropriate Quality and Food Safety testing and documentation as required.
• Ability to work independently.
• Notify Supervision of any issues.
• Must adhere/comply with all Company policies, procedures and practices.
• Must be able to operate the grinder and accompanying equipment safely and at expected pace
• Must be able to use scanners for lot numbers and understand the importance of lot tracking
• All other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITY:
A General Bakery Worker will be accountable to the Production Supervisor for fulfillment of his or her duties. The performance of a GBW will be measured to the degree of his or her production levels and quality of work performed in these assigned areas.
EXPERIENCE:
Food plant experience is helpful.
EDUCATION:
High School or equivalent.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and lift up to 50 lbs. and shared weight up to 100 lbs. Occasional exposure to airborne dust, high humidity and extremes of hot and cold are possible. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.