Dough Production Operator — Food Manufacturing

Cérélia North America; Whitehall (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cérélia North America is seeking a Production Operator in Whitehall, Ohio. This hourly role focuses on operating and monitoring production equipment to ensure safe, high-quality output in a food manufacturing setting.

You will adhere to SQF, quality, and sanitation standards while supporting continuous improvement and meeting production targets. The candidate will follow SOPs, document observations, and collaborate with maintenance and supervision to resolve issues, with flexibility for shift

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred
• Strong math and reading skills, able to read, write and speak English
• 1–3 years of prior manufacturing experience; food manufacturing is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changes on the line
• Follow written instructions in English and operate machinery
• Basic computer skills and mobile apps familiarity
• Flexibility for off-shifts, including days/nights, weekends or holidays

Responsibilities

• Inspects equipment prior to start mixing to ensure working condition and free of foreign material
• Adjusts processing equipment to meet quality standards and customer specifications
• Documents lot numbers, dough temperatures, and fat percentages; communicates deviations
• Performs on-line bake offs and verifies results against quality standards
• Reports accidents or maintenance issues to the production supervisor
• Operates high-speed and high-tech processing and packaging equipment per SOPs
• Diagnoses machinery issues and partners with maintenance to resolve
• Calibrates processing and packaging systems to meet specs
• Maintains clean, organized work areas during production
• Performs changeovers and end-of-run cleaning; assists with disassembly/reassembly as needed

Skills

Strong math skills

English literacy

Fast-paced environment

Team player

Reliable, self-motivated

Quick learner

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

SAP

CMMS system

Bar code scanner

Job description

Cérélia North America is seeking a Production Operator in Whitehall, Ohio. This hourly role focuses on operating and monitoring production equipment to ensure safe, high-quality output in a food manufacturing setting.

You will adhere to SQF, quality, and sanitation standards while supporting continuous improvement and meeting production targets. The candidate will follow SOPs, document observations, and collaborate with maintenance and supervision to resolve issues, with flexibility for shift