Bakery Machine Operator | Flexible Schedule & Growth

Crown Bakeries; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Bakeries in Norcross, GA is seeking a Machine Operator to operate bakery-pastry machinery and downstream equipment, monitor production from mixing to packaging, and adjust control settings.

You will collaborate with teammates, maintenance and supervisors to maintain safety and GMP compliance, perform routine maintenance, and document metrics.

The role requires ability to handle lifting up to 50–100 pounds, flexibility to work weekends, and willingness to learn baking processes.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule including start times and weekend work.
• Good verbal, written, and mathematical skills.
• Willing to acquire a wide variety of skills to assist the surrounding team and fully understand the baking processes.
• Must be able to problem solve, learn on the fly, process, and technical learning.
• Must be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently.
• Preferred experience in food manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of baking processes, equipment, and terminology is desired

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
• Equipment may include Oven systems, Mixer Equipment, Proofers, Laminators, Boilers, Slicers, Packaging and/or Bagging Machines.
• Maintains and adjusts freezer-retard temperature and sets timer to required setting.
• Monitors the process to ensure continuous bakery product flow through conveyor systems.
• Will operate various PLC panels to control proper flow of product.
• Troubleshoots process and makes speed adjustments.
• Document weight, product yield, downtime and additional metrics.
• Collaborates with the in-line Mixer to ensure continuous product flow.
• Adjusts ensuring product standards, specifications, and customer requirements are met.
• Read and work with technology to monitor machine functions.
• Notify the Lead or Supervisor of any equipment problems immediately.
• Must be able to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and other departments.
• Proficient at routine preventative maintenance as well as changeovers.
• Follow company policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Attends all company training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Verbal and written communication

Mathematical skills

Team player

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Bakery environment familiarity

Job description

Crown Bakeries in Norcross, GA is seeking a Machine Operator to operate bakery-pastry machinery and downstream equipment, monitor production from mixing to packaging, and adjust control settings.

You will collaborate with teammates, maintenance and supervisors to maintain safety and GMP compliance, perform routine maintenance, and document metrics.

The role requires ability to handle lifting up to 50–100 pounds, flexibility to work weekends, and willingness to learn baking processes.