Donut Production Technician - Fast-Paced Bakery Ops

Mel-O-Cream Donuts International, Inc.; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Weekly pay

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Pension plan participation

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Mel-O-Cream Donuts is seeking a Production Technician to work on our Springfield production line. You will prepare doughs and batters, assist on the make-up bench or machines, monitor the line, and help with sanitation, packaging and storage of finished products.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in a cooler environment. Candidates should be able to read labels, follow instructions, and communicate issues to supervisors.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to stand for 8–10 hours a day.
• Lift up to 50 pounds several times an hour.
• Ability to work in a cooler (30°F) for up to 60 minutes.

Responsibilities

• Operate on the production line in various positions.
• Prepare sponges, doughs, or batters and handle make-up benches or machines.
• Monitor line, sanitation, packaging and storage of products.
• Assist as Donut Finisher or Sanitarian when needed.
• Record ingredients and monitor product weight, cut and form.

Skills

Stamina

Attention to detail

Read labels

Basic math

Computer skills

Job description

Mel-O-Cream Donuts is seeking a Production Technician to work on our Springfield production line. You will prepare doughs and batters, assist on the make-up bench or machines, monitor the line, and help with sanitation, packaging and storage of finished products.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in a cooler environment. Candidates should be able to read labels, follow instructions, and communicate issues to supervisors.