Bakery Production Machine Operator

Crown Bakeries; North Sioux City (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Bakeries is seeking a Machine Operator to run bakery-pastry machinery from mixing to oven baking to packaging. You will monitor flow, adjust control settings, and collaborate with maintenance and supervisors to maintain a safe, GMP-compliant environment.

The role requires reading and following equipment instructions, working with PLC panels, and supporting a continuous production line while meeting product standards and customer requirements.

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.
• Patience to maintain and facilitate a series of continuous events.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain and adjust various bakery equipment (ovens, mixers, proofers, laminators, boilers, slicers, packaging).
• Monitor temperature, timers, and product flow through conveyors.
• Operate PLC panels to control product flow and speeds.
• Troubleshoot process issues and adjust speeds as needed.
• Document weight, yield, downtime and other metrics.
• Communicate equipment issues to Lead or Supervisor.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and changeovers.
• Follow all company policies and training procedures.

Skills

Flexibility

Verbal & written skills

Mathematical skills

Team oriented

Problem solving

Independent worker

Willing to learn

Tools

PLC panels

Job description

Crown Bakeries is seeking a Machine Operator to run bakery-pastry machinery from mixing to oven baking to packaging. You will monitor flow, adjust control settings, and collaborate with maintenance and supervisors to maintain a safe, GMP-compliant environment.

The role requires reading and following equipment instructions, working with PLC panels, and supporting a continuous production line while meeting product standards and customer requirements.