Line Operator

Maple Donuts, LLC; Lake City (Erie County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple Donuts Erie, LLC is seeking dependable Line Operators to support our production operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will operate equipment, prepare ingredients, monitor dough and product specifications, and maintain accurate production records while following all safety and food-safety requirements.

This hourly role requires strong attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to follow established production procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–3 months of related experience and/or training.
• Computer skills are not currently required for this position.
• Ability to read and understand simple instructions and production information.
• Effective communication with coworkers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate, load, control, and shut down assigned production equipment.
• Perform and document pre-operational inspections prior to the start of work.
• Maintain accurate production records and follow all safety and food-safety procedures.
• Weigh ingredients according to established formulas and monitor dough consistency.
• Assist other bakers and provide break coverage as needed.
• Follow CGMP, HACCP, and inventory procedures and keep work area clean.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Department: Production
Reports To: Production Supervision
Employment Type: Hourly

Position Summary

Maple Donuts Erie, LLC is seeking dependable and safety-focused Line Operators to support our production operations. Line Operators are responsible for safely operating production equipment, preparing ingredients, monitoring dough and product specifications, maintaining accurate production records, and following all company safety and food-safety requirements.

This position works in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment and requires strong attention to detail, communication, teamwork, and the ability to follow established production procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Safely operate, load, control, and shut down assigned production equipment.

Perform and document pre-operational inspections prior to the start of work.

Immediately report food-safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor and/or Lead Baker.

Review and verify product specifications, proper equipment setup, and required ingredients.

Weigh ingredients according to established formulas.

Follow required baking and Line Operator procedures, including weights, recordkeeping, machine adjustments, and oil levels.

Monitor dough consistency and understand how it affects equipment performance and product weight.

Set up and tear down equipment when required.

Prepare equipment and stage raw materials for product changeovers.

Complete accurate and legible production and accounting records, including required code dating and production paperwork.

Check scales before the start of each shift and timers as required.

Follow all company safety rules, CGMP requirements, HACCP requirements, and inventory-rotation procedures.

Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Empty leftover dough from hoppers and properly dispose of waste.

Maintain appropriate communication with other key production functions.

Assist other bakers by providing break coverage as needed.

Measure and maintain the proper production speed in cuts per minute.

Properly time dough for required production run times.

Clean, oil, and change cutters as required.

Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor or Lead Baker.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; or

One to three months of related experience and/or training; or

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Candidates must also be able to:

Read and understand simple instructions, correspondence, and production information.

Write simple correspondence and production documentation.

Communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Calculate rate, ratio, and percentage.

Follow written and verbal instructions and use sound judgment in standardized work situations.

Computer skills are not currently required for this position.

Physical Requirements

Employees in this position are regularly required to stand for extended periods and reach with their hands and arms. Employees frequently walk and may occasionally be required to climb, balance, handle materials, and communicate in a production environment.

The position requires employees to:

Regularly lift up to 50 pounds of bagged material.

Obtain assistance when lifting materials weighing more than 50 pounds.

Bend at the waist and reach into pressure hoppers to remove approximately 10-20 pounds of dough at a time.

Perform repetitive production tasks throughout an eight-hour shift.

Have the visual ability necessary to safely perform production duties, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.

This position works in a food manufacturing environment and may involve exposure to moving mechanical equipment. Noise levels are generally moderate to loud.

Hearing protection is mandatory in all areas of the facility except break rooms and offices.

Employees must comply with all Maple Donuts safety, food-safety, CGMP, HACCP, sanitation, and production requirements.