Production Utility

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Production Utility Regular Full‑Time Cincinnati, OH, US 2 days ago Requisition ID: 1258 Salary Range: $24.59 To $24.59 Annually Objective of the Position Production Associates will operate all equipment and produce all finished products to comply with all laws, policies and standards governing food safety and quality. Production Associates are obligated to report all food safety and quality issues that may occur. Summary Must be able to work in a “Team Environment”. Responsible for inspecting product for uniformity and quality prior to packaging. For breaking down stacks of empty trays to be sorted by color, bakery names (stamped on trays) and sorting out trays that have been broken from use. Responsible for feeding trays into a tray washer and pulling stacked product out of stacking machines to be placed into product staging lanes. Also, setting and pulling metal pans from production line at start‑up, shutdown, and product changeovers. Other responsibilities include making sure product codes on packages are legible. Discarding scrap dough and buns into compactor and keeping work area clean and orderly. And any other duties assigned by supervision. Duties are rotated as instructed by supervision. Attend regularly and on time a five‑ or six‑day workweek including weekends, holidays, and possible split days off. Schedule 8 hours or more per day. Responsibilities Inspection of product for uniformity and quality prior to packaging Sorting trays by color, other suppliers, and broken Feeding trays to tray washer Operating pan stacker/unstacker as needed Aiding in product changeovers Discarding scrap/waste disposal and mopping excess water Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitary working area Communicate with operators, utility personnel, supervisors Pre‑wrap product inspection: bending, lifting, and stretching over 4’ conveyor Remove inferior product that does not meet KBI standards using both hands Place inferior product into waste containers to be weighed for a cripple/damaged count Report quality issues and machine problems to supervision or wrapping operator immediately Use both hands to keep product lanes even for smooth operation of wrapping machine and keep product lanes free of “bun jams” Switch “split product conveyor” between east and west wrappers Operate all switches and buttons on inspecting station control panel including assist, master stop, accumulator speed dial, in feed speed dial, manual/automatic switch bun grouper section and north/south slicer React quickly if wrapping machine quits running and know what actions to take Safely un‑jam wrapper at basket loader Wear safety goggles when using compressed air Tray washer: overhead stretching, stooping, and bending required Break down stacks of empty trays up to 7’8” high safely Sort trays by color, bakery name and identify broken trays Select correct color tray to load into washer according to product Place broken trays at appropriate locations Store heavily soiled trays for sanitation Use tray washer start button to load trays properly and keep conveyor line full Return items needing to be sent to McDonalds appropriately Notify wrapper operator of issues using assist button Un‑jam tray kick‑plates feeding conveyors Catch product properly at product run‑off area if both wrappers stop Know locations of emergency stop buttons Learn tray washer control panel Keep tray washer tank skimmed of dirt for cleanliness; water 160‑175 degrees Drain, clean, and fill tray washer tank Wrapped product inspection: bend, lift, stoop, and stretch; check quality, bun count, legible code; pull full trays off line for seal inspection Understand codes printed on packages Assist in running off product if wrappers stop running Re‑wrap product that does not meet KBI quality standards using plastic tray sheets Stack‑off full trays if stackers stop running Pan pulling and setting: lifting, pulling, pushing, twisting; proper lifting techniques to avoid back injury Pull pans offline and stack to safe height Place pans properly onto line and space them for safe operation Retrieve gloves, hot pads, and arm protectors for handling pans Pull stuck buns out of pans and discard them Pan stacker/unstacker: read, understand, and operate control panels; remove pan jams; stage pan carts; keep reflectors and photo‑eyes clean; maintain organization Other Duties Dispose scrap buns or dough in compactors safely Record scrap buns/dough that is thrown into compactor Help wrapping operators conduct blade changes when needed Mop bakery floor and gather cleaning supplies Clean machinery framework, conveyors Check SDS manual before using chemicals General Logic and reasoning ability: solve problems related to quality requirements and testing Math ability: add, subtract, multiply, divide, estimate Integrity: honest, respectful, calm, patient Physical: stand/walk long periods; exert up to 40 lbs; push 200 lbs; reach above 7’8”; climb, grasp, lift, stack, pull; inspect codes and count; basic calculations; read schedules, notices, safety regulations; work in temperatures >100°F or below freezing; tolerate noise Work within noisy environment and non‑climate‑controlled workspace Safety Adhere to OSHA policies and company safety procedures and requirements Submit documentation for safety hazards to a supervisor when identified Avoid rushing, awkward positions, lifting heavy objects alone Be LOTO trained and understand procedures Food Safety Understanding of HACCP Follow all GMPs Properly follow allergen procedures Monitor product surfaces and work area for cross contamination Report foreign material or food safety risk to supervisor immediately Lead by example in food safety culture of Klosterman Baking Company 90‑day probationary period with weekly performance and attendance reviews Pre‑employment background check and drug test required Safety shoes required from day one, including interview process #J-18808-Ljbffr