Bakery Production Operator – Quality & Efficiency

Crown Bakeries; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Bakeries is seeking a Production Associate to oversee production quality and ensure products meet customer specifications. You will assist in line startups, drive smooth line operation, and contribute to safe, cost-effective production.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to GMP and safety standards, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Join Crown Bakeries for a hands-on, fast-paced environment with a focus on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Follow all GMP's, Food Defense and quality policies.
• Ensures compliance with all GMP, food hygiene and safety standards.
• Report all food safety incidents such as GMP violations, ingredient and product 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

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

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Job description

Crown Bakeries is seeking a Production Associate to oversee production quality and ensure products meet customer specifications. You will assist in line startups, drive smooth line operation, and contribute to safe, cost-effective production.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to GMP and safety standards, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Join Crown Bakeries for a hands-on, fast-paced environment with a focus on quality and efficiency.