Production Operator Level 7 /Days-RTE

Production Operator Level 7 - Days

CraftMark Bakery is an innovative and highly automated commercial bakery that is looking for top talent to join our growing company! Our state-of-the-art bakery has a temperature-controlled environment, a great culture and we set a new standard for quality and food safety, while providing real value to our employees and to our customers.

While working, the Break Relief Operator is capable of contributing to all phases of the production process including the operation of all automated production equipment, preliminary diagnosis/identification of equipment issues, aiding with preventive maintenance and sanitation of the equipment. Our Break Relief role has an outstanding starting wage of $25.00 per hour.

Operators are expected to be competent to make production decisions concerning the pre-flight and operation of equipment. Operators must be flexible to rotate job assignments throughout production.

Primary activities include but not limited to:

• Operate within the safe operating guidelines of the bakery.
• Ensure that machinery is set up and running properly.
• Comply with all safety policies, procedures, and good work practices.
• Input required data into the ERP system.
• Monitor machine and process to ensure it is working correctly; avoid stopping the line.
• Inspect and spot check product as it moves through the process.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of machinery in assigned work area.
• Troubleshoot if the machine malfunctions or product does not meet specifications.
• Report mechanical problems.
• Maintain quality standards, consult with QA if there is a problem.
• Comply with GMP's at all times.
• Follow safety policies, report safety issues.
• Keep work area clean and without debris.
• Problem solves downtime issues and develop corrective actions.
• Participates in audits where assigned (Safety, GMP, 5S, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

• Days/ 2-2-3 rotation schedule 6:00am - 6:00pm

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent math and comprehension skills
• Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English to ensure safety, coaching and training.
• Capable of inputting and retrieving required information from a computer
• Ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Be able to walk and/or stand for an entire 12-hour shift based on your schedule.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Physical demands:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Be able to walk, and/or stand for an entire 12-hour shift based on your schedule.
• Ability to climb stairs/ladders during the shift as needed.
• Push, pull, bend, reach as needed during the shift (repetitive motion tasks).
• Able to perform cleaning/sanitation tasks using water/chemicals, cleaning tools, moving equipment pieces to the sanitation room, etc.
• Working in cooler environments between 40 to 70 degrees F

Preferred:

• Two (2) years production experience, preferably in food manufacturing
• Experience operating PLC controlled equipment
• Prior experience operating Gemini machine
• Prior experience operating Peerless or Scheffer Mixers

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance Plans with a 24/7 Nurse Hotline
• 401k Retirement Program with Employer Match up to 4% per pay period
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Free Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Bonus Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Advancement Opportunities
• Quarterly Attendance Bonuses

CraftMark Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.

CraftMark Bakery participates in E-Verify.

Job Type: Full-time