BREAD PRODUCTION OPERATOR

Job Description

Job Description

NOW HIRING – BREAD PRODUCTION OPERATOR

Schedule: 5 days per week | Sunday always off + one rotating day off Monday–Saturday

Hours: Approximately 45 hours per week. Hours over 40 are paid at the applicable overtime rate.

Pay: $16.00/hour during the first 60 days, increasing to $16.50/hour upon successful completion of the probationary period.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor bread production machinery and equipment throughout the shift.
• Maintain a consistent production flow while meeting established product specifications and production requirements.
• Perform basic machine adjustments as needed to maintain proper operation and product consistency.
• Monitor product quality, identify abnormalities, and make appropriate adjustments or report issues to the supervisor.
• Coordinate with Production Assistants to maintain an efficient workflow and proper handling of products coming off the line.
• Accurately count and record quantities produced, waste, and other required production information.
• Assist with machine setup, product changeovers, and end-of-shift procedures.
• Identify and report equipment problems or potential maintenance needs promptly.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety, quality control, and workplace safety procedures.
• Keep machines, tools, and surrounding production areas clean, organized, and ready for operation.
• Complete required production and cleaning records accurately.
• Support the Bread Production team with additional tasks as needed.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate production machinery and follow established operating procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize product or equipment abnormalities.
• Good basic math, counting, and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain production pace in a fast-paced environment.
• Good organization, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with assistants, supervisors, and other production employees.
• Reliable, punctual, safety-conscious, and able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Previous experience operating food production, bakery, or manufacturing equipment is preferred.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Frequent use of hands and arms to operate equipment and handle products and materials.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday.
• Comfortable working around moving production equipment and machinery.
• Comfortable working in an active bakery production environment where temperatures may vary.
• Ability to safely perform the physical activities necessary to operate and monitor the production line.
• Must be available for a rotating weekly schedule. Sunday is always off; the second day off will vary between Monday and Saturday.