Dough Trough Operator: Fast-Paced Food Manufacturing Pro

King's Hawaiian Bakery West, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

King's Hawaiian Bakery West, Inc is seeking a Dough Trough Operator to manage the safe handling and movement of dough troughs and operate dough hoist systems on a fast-paced makeup line in a GMP/SQF environment.

You will perform quality checks, assist with line equipment, and support sanitation while ensuring product flow and adherence to safety protocols. This role requires physical work including lifting and standing for long periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year in a food manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial production environment.
• 1 year GMP or SQF-certified facility experience preferred.
• Prior exposure to dough or bulk material handling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely maneuver and position heavy dough troughs using proper body mechanics and equipment‑assist tools as needed, ensuring alignment with production schedules and minimizing idle time on the makeup line.
• Operate and inspect the electric dough hoist to transfer dough from troughs to downstream equipment, ensuring secure attachment, smooth operation, and proper sanitation status prior to use; report any malfunctions immediately per GMP reporting protocols.
• Conduct SPC checks at designated intervals to monitor dough weight, temperature, and consistency, documenting all findings according to SQF and internal quality standards.
• Assist with makeup line equipment (sheeters, depositors, rounders), ensuring proper dough feed and alignment to maintain product integrity and throughput.
• Load flour sifters with appropriate flour types, ensuring correct labeling and preventing cross‑contamination by following allergen segregation procedures per SQF guidelines.
• Safely operate the electric flour sifter, verifying functionality, completing pre‑use inspections, and cleaning equipment per sanitation SOPs to avoid product contamination.
• Load and operate carton formers, ensuring materials are staged properly, forming operations are consistent, and cartons meet structural integrity requirements for downstream packing.
• Maintain active Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) certification and apply procedures during equipment cleaning, maintenance, or jam clearing to ensure personal and team safety.
• Support sanitation and housekeeping by cleaning and sanitizing equipment surfaces, floors, and workstations in compliance with master sanitation schedules, using food‑safe cleaning agents as outlined by GMP policies.
• Collaborate with team members and area supervisors to prioritize tasks during shift transitions and respond to changes in production flow, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Follow all safety protocols including PPE usage, hazard communication, and participation in safety training and audits.
• Report all near misses and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of this role.

Skills

GMP knowledge

SQF familiarity

Dough handling

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

King's Hawaiian Bakery West, Inc is seeking a Dough Trough Operator to manage the safe handling and movement of dough troughs and operate dough hoist systems on a fast-paced makeup line in a GMP/SQF environment.

You will perform quality checks, assist with line equipment, and support sanitation while ensuring product flow and adherence to safety protocols. This role requires physical work including lifting and standing for long periods.