Bakery Production Operator – 2nd Shift, Flexible Roles

Illinois Ag; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

401k

Job summary

Illinois Ag in Downers Grove, IL is seeking an Unassigned Makeup and Packaging Bake Shop Helper to keep bakery production running safely and efficiently. You may shift between makeup and packaging roles, assisting in producing, packaging, and preparing quality bakery products while meeting food safety and production requirements.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and safety in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong decision-making and communication skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and promptly communicate issues to supervision.
• Ability to understand and consistently follow food safety, quality, formula-control, and operating requirements.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a changing, fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to use hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle products, and operate or manipulate materials and equipment.
• Ability to walk, stoop, climb, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required by the position.
• Ability to use appropriate senses to identify and troubleshoot operational problems.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull wheeled pan trucks weighing up to 1,500 pounds.
• Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment and vibration and in environments that may include fumes, airborne particles, temperature extremes, high industrial noise, forklift traffic, and wet conditions.
• Ability to use prescribed personal protective equipment, which may include safety eyewear, safety shields, gloves, hearing protection, respirators, and approved footwear.
• Ability to work overtime when required to support operations.
• Commitment to complying with HACCP, CTS, SOP, GMP, JSA, 5S, safety, allergen-control, traceability, and other applicable plant standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work in various makeup and packaging positions based on operational needs, which may include Makeup Helper, Moulder Operator, Divider Operator, Oven Operator, Lidder, Pan Operator/Pan Area, Slicer/Feeder, Bagger, Caser, or Packaging Helper.
• Rack and unrack products as needed to support production flow.
• Operate assigned production and packaging equipment, including bagger and Kwik Lok equipment.
• Feed product into slicer or bagger flights and package finished product into baskets or cases while maintaining required line speed.
• Monitor bags, packaging materials, product codes, and finished products for quality, accuracy, proper wrapping, and packaging.
• Understand and follow the code board to help ensure accurate product coding and traceability.
• Maintain specified product weights when operating the divider.
• Set up ovens and proofers according to product centerlining and CTS requirements.
• Follow exact formula specifications and established procedures to maintain product quality and ensure label contents are accurate.
• Identify operational or quality issues, exercise sound judgment, and communicate concerns promptly to supervision.
• Complete required daily communication boards.
• Maintain strong awareness of product contamination risks, allergen controls, lot-code traceability, and other food safety requirements.
• Follow HACCP, CTS, SOP, GMP, JSA, safety, and other applicable plant procedures and standards.
• Maintain your work area according to 5S cleanliness, housekeeping, and organizational standards.
• Use required personal protective equipment and follow plant safety requirements and operating procedures.
• Assist other positions and production areas when needed.
• Adapt to changing production priorities and high-pressure operating situations.
• Work overtime when necessary to support operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Illinois Ag in Downers Grove, IL is seeking an Unassigned Makeup and Packaging Bake Shop Helper to keep bakery production running safely and efficiently. You may shift between makeup and packaging roles, assisting in producing, packaging, and preparing quality bakery products while meeting food safety and production requirements.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and safety in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.