Bakery Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Furlani Foods Corporation; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Furlani Foods Corporation is seeking a Bakery Machine Operator to work the 2nd shift in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. The operator will learn to manage various mechanized bakery production equipment while ensuring product quality standards are met.

The role requires effective communication, the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment, and a preference for candidates with experience in manufacturing. Physical abilities necessary include lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Experience in manufacturing or supply-chain environment preferred.
• Must lift 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of mechanized bakery production equipment.
• Monitor foreign material and ensure product specifications are met.
• Perform quality assurance checks and maintain cleanliness in production area.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Basic arithmetic skills

Analytical ability

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

2nd Shift Hours

12:15pm - 08:45pm

Purpose Statement

THE BAKERY MACHINE OPERATOR WILL LEARN TO OPERATE A VARIETY OF MECHANIZED BAKERY PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MIXER, DIVIDER, PROOFER, & OVEN. CHECK AND ENSURE PRODUCT SPECIFICATION STANDARDS ARE BEING MET AS REQUIRED BY COMPANY AUTHORIZED STANDARDS WHILE PERFORMING THE TASKS IN A SAFE AND EFFICIENT MANNER.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties)

• VERIFY WEIGHTS AND ORDER COMPLETIONS
• LOADING AND UNLOADING PANS FROM PRODUCTION LINE
• LOADING AND UNLOADING OVEN AND/OR PROOF BOX
• MONITOR FOR FOREIGN MATERIAL ALL THE TIME
• ENSURE PROPER PLACEMENT OF PRODUCT IN TRAYS
• REMOVE DOUGH FROM THE CONVEYOR BELTS THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
• RESPONSIBLE FOR REPORTING AND TAKING NECESSARY ACTION TO PREVENT FOOD SAFETY AND FOOD QUALITY PROBLEMS FROM OCCURRING
• RESPONSIBLE FOR FOLLOWING AND ENFORCING PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THE FOOD SAFETY PLAN, THE FOOD QUALITY PLAN, AND ANY OTHER PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE SQF SYSTEM AND OTHER 3RD PARTY AUDITS.
• PERFORMS QUALITY ASSURANCE CHECKS; TAKING TEMPERATURES AND WEIGHT OF DOUGH, RECORDING RESULTS ON DOCUMENTATION
• RECORDS AND ACCOUNTS FOR ALL MATERIALS USED ON THE LINE FOR ASSIGNED SHIFT
• ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY SUPERVISOR
• EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATES AS REQUIRED WITH SUPERVISOR OR BAKERY TEAM LEAD.
• ADHERE TO ALL CGMP’S (CURRENT GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES), SUCH AS GOOD HAND WASHING
• PRACTICES AND ADHERING TO THE EMPLOYEE HYGIENE PLAN.
• PERFORMS HOUSEKEEPING AND MAINTENANCE TASKS TO KEEP THE PRODUCTION AREA CLEAN, ORGANIZED AND SAFE. NOT AN ALL-INCLUSIVE LIST, MAY PERFORM OTHER TASKS AS DIRECTED BY MANAGEMENT.

Set‑Up & Operation of Equipment

• ENSURES THAT THE NECESSARY TOOLS, SETTINGS, AND SUPPLIES ARE READY PRIOR TO PRODUCTION
• MONITOR AND ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE CONTROLS OF THE OVEN AND PROOF ROOM
• OPERATE AND CONTROL AND PERFORM ADJUSTMENTS ON CONVEYORS AND ROLLERS.
• RECORD INFORMATION SUCH AS DOWN TIME, WASTE, ORDER COMPLETIONS, PACKAGE VERIFICATION, QUALITY ASSURANCE CHECKS, FINISH PRODUCT SCORING ETC.
• REMOVES AND ASSEMBLES EQUIPMENT FOR CLEANING.
• MAKES MINOR MACHINE ADJUSTMENT AND INFORMS THE SUPERVISOR AND THE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT WHEN MAJOR REPAIRS ARE REQUIRED.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED IS PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED
• A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE THAT RESULTS IN DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCY TO PERFORM THE WORK MAY BE SUBSTITUTED.
• ABILITY TO WORK AND COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY IN A FAST-PACED ENVIRONMENT AND ADAPT TO FREQUENT CHANGES
• PRIOR EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING IN MANUFACTURING OR SUPPLY-CHAIN ENVIRONMENT IS PREFERRED
• ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW BOTH WRITTEN AND VERBAL INSTRUCTIONS WITH HIGH LEVEL OF DETAIL
• SOME ANALYTICAL ABILITY REQUIRED IN ORDER TO GATHER AND INTERPRET DATA IN SITUATIONS WHERE THE PROBLEMS ARE SOMEWHAT COMPLEX IN DEALING WITH INGREDIENT FORMULATIONS.
• INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT IS OFTEN REQUIRED. SOME DIRECT GUIDANCE IS RECEIVED FROM SUPERVISOR AND/OR FROM ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES OR INSTRUCTIONS. THE CONSEQUENCE OF ERRORS IS SIGNIFICANT IN COST IN TIME, PRODUCT LOSS OR PUBLIC ACCEPTANCE OF PRODUCT QUALITY.
• MUST HAVE VISUAL AND MENTAL ABILITY TO IDENTIFY VARIOUS PRODUCTS AND READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS, GAUGES AND THERMOMETERS.
• MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM BASIC ARITHMETIC TO INCLUDE ADDING, SUBTRACTING, MULTIPLYING AND DIVIDING.

Physical Requirements

• WILLING TO WORK 8-10-HOUR DAYS AND OVERTIME ON WEEKENDS AS NEEDED.
• ABILITY TO LIFT 50 POUNDS, STAND AND/OR STOOP FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME, PERFORM REPETITIVE MOTIONS, AND WORK IN AN ENVIRONMENT WITH VARYING TEMPERATURES.
• WORKER SUBJECT TO INSIDE WORK, PROTECTED FROM WEATHER CONDITIONS. WORKER SUBJECTED TO TEMPERATURES ABOVE 80-100 DEGREES FOR PERIODS OF MORE THAN ONE HOUR THAT IS PROCESS RELATED AND MORE EXTREME IN SUMMER MONTHS.
• WORKER SUBJECT TO NOISE SUFFICIENT TO REQUIRE HEARING PROTECTION IN DESIGNATED AREAS.
• WORKER SUBJECT TO HAZARDS SUCH AS PROXIMITY TO MOVING PARTS, ELECTRICAL CURRENT, AND MOVING OBJECTS CARRYING CONSIDERABLE WEIGHT AND FORCE.
• CAPABLE OF WORKING IN ENVIRONMENT OF FLOUR DUST.
• WORK REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO READ, WRITE AND COMMUNICATE IN ENGLISH IN ORDER TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW WORK AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
• PERFORMS TASKS REQUIRING OCCASIONAL INDEPENDENT KNOWLEDGE IN ADDITION TO PROCEDURES OR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED.
• MUST BE CAPABLE OF UNDERSTANDING INSTRUCTIONS, ORAL AND WRITTEN, AND READING NOTICES AND WORK SCHEDULES AS POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD.

EEO Statement

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at JCLLC will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. JCLLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest record, conviction record, disability, religion, veteran status or any other protected characteristics as specified by local, state, provincial or federal law.

Other Duties

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