Bakery Production Associate — Quality & Line Efficiency

The Bakery Co; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Bakeries Production Associate oversees a wide range of tasks to ensure high-quality product that meets customer specifications and safety standards. The role focuses on keeping the production line running smoothly while upholding GMP and food safety practices.

Teamwork and the ability to problem-solve in a noisy, fast-paced environment are essential. You will assist operators, monitor quality, and support continuous improvement in line performance.

Qualifications

• Must follow GMP, Food Defense and quality policies.
• Comply with GMP, food hygiene and safety standards.
• Report food safety incidents such as GMP violations, contamination, metal detector, screen or magnet deviancies', glass breakage, and pest harborage.
• Willing to acquire a wide variety of skills to assist the surrounding team and fully understand the processes.
• Able to problem solve, learn on the fly, process and technical learning, and quality decision.
• Must be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Reach above shoulder height.
• Able to bend, twist, stand, climb stairs/ladders, push/pull, and walk for the length of shift.
• Work in a noisy environment for length of shift.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Attends Monthly required safety meetings when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Complete various production tasks as assigned by Production Operator.
• Clears pan jams from line, removes and adds baking pans as needed.
• Troubleshoots basic causes of line stops and restarts production.
• Assist the production operator in line startups and changeovers.
• Oversee product quality and ensure product being produced in in compliance with customer specifications.
• Maintain high rates of production as set by the Operator and Production Supervisor.
• Separates rework from raw dough waste whenever possible to minimize waste.
• Monitor and deliver side trimmings to mixer; notify operator when side trimmings exceed acceptable rates.
• Removes all out-of-spec product from the line and notifies Production Supervisor of all non-conforming product or processes on the line.
• Contributes to a safe and efficient work environment.
• Attends Monthly required safety meetings when applicable.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance, safely perform tasks, and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other related responsibilities, as needed or directed by Production Supervisor and Manager, to support Crown Bakeries' business objectives.
• Plan, problem solve, foster healthy peer relations, and motivate others.

Skills

GMP compliance

Food safety

Team player

Problem solving

Lift 50 lbs

Job description

Crown Bakeries Production Associate oversees a wide range of tasks to ensure high-quality product that meets customer specifications and safety standards. The role focuses on keeping the production line running smoothly while upholding GMP and food safety practices.

Teamwork and the ability to problem-solve in a noisy, fast-paced environment are essential. You will assist operators, monitor quality, and support continuous improvement in line performance.