Production - Michigan

Positions available on 1st, 2nd and 3rd. All positions are 8-hour shifts, scheduled 5-6 days per week on a rotating schedule, with possible overtime, $16 per hour.  

Job Summary:

• Participates in the production of items at a bakery. Associate will be trained to operate various stations along the production line.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs general inspections, refills ingredients and/or packaging supplies as directed or other duties as assigned in the production of items at an Ilitch bakery.
• Follows correct safety, operation, quality and sanitation procedures for equipment at workstation.
• Ensures quality control principles in area of responsibility, including proper assembly, storage, tracking, and handling of materials for their area or work.
• Monitors product quality standards. Able to describe problems as they arise and seek guidance when necessary.
• Must be able to understand and meet both the operational throughput standards and minimum product quality requirements.
• Ensures tools, equipment and work area is in a clean sanitary condition
• Ensures that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards for quality, safety and compliance with all appropriate legal and food safety requirements and a focus on continuous improvement
• Follow all safety, food safety and other regulatory requirements and practices.
• Monitors products for quality or food safety defects and report to line lead or supervisor
• Meets set goals and objectives relevant to their work area

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Must demonstrate proper production techniques for each product produced at each workstation.
• Must follow company rules and directions.
• Ability to communicate in English or with a translator
• Work together as a team and cooperate with other team members treating everyone with dignity and respect, keeping open communication
• Reliable attendance and punctuality

Working Conditions:

• Works in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Potential exposure to variance in temperature; both hot and cold
• Ability to lift, push or pull objects of medium to heavy weight (up to 50 pounds).

Company Culture

• Maintain a positive attitude
• Treat everyone with dignity and respect
• Have pride in the product
• Live the Champion Core values.
• Integrity, Perseverance, Dignity & Respect, Innovation, Team Approach, Passion, High Performance