Machine Operator

The Bakery Co; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bakery Co is seeking a Machine Operator to run bakery equipment at Crown Bakeries in Pleasant Prairie, WI. You will monitor production from mixing to packaging, adjust PLC panels, and work with maintenance and supervisors to keep the line running safely and efficiently.

Qualifications include strong verbal and written communication, basic math, and a willingness to learn diverse bakery processes in a fast-paced environment. This role requires physical stamina and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule, including start times and weekend work.
• Willingness to acquire a wide variety of skills to assist the surrounding team.
• Patience to maintain and facilitate a series of continuous events.
• Ability to problem solve, learn on the fly, and pick up new processes quickly.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
• Monitor and control continuous flow of product through the production process.
• Adjust control panel settings as needed.
• Collaborate with maintenance, supervisors, and team members to maintain a safe work environment and GMP compliance.
• Document weight, product yield, downtime and other metrics.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and changeovers.
• Follow company policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Attend all company training sessions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mathematical skills

Job description

Job SummaryThe Machine Operator is responsible for operating bakery-pastry machinery and its associated down-stream equipment. The Machine Operator will monitor and control the continuous flow of product thru the production process, from mixing ingredients to oven baking to product packaging. The Machine Operator will adjust control panel settings as needed. Collaborate with team members, maintenance, and supervisors to maintain a safe work environment and adhering to Crown Bakeries GMPs and established procedures.Responsibilities:Operate assigned machinery in a safe and efficient manner.Equipment may include Oven systems, Mixer Equipment, Proofers, Laminators, Boilers, Slicers, Packaging and/or Bagging Machines.Maintains and adjusts freezer-retard temperature and sets timer to required setting.Monitors the process to ensure continues bakery product process flow through conveyor systems.Will operate various PLC panels to control proper flow of product.Troubleshoots process and makes speed adjustments.Document weight, product yield, downtime and additional metrics.Collaborates with the in-line Mixer to ensure continues product flow.Adjusts ensuring product standards, specifications, and customer requirements are met.Read and work with technology to monitor machine functions.Notify the Lead or Supervisor of any equipment problems immediately.Must be able to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and other departments.Proficient at routine preventative maintenance as well as changeovers.Follow company policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.Attends all company training sessions.Perform other duties as assigned.Food Safety Responsibilities:Follow all GMP's, Food Defense and quality policies as outlined by Crown BakeriesEnsures all GMP and all food hygiene and safety standards are in complianceReport all food safety incidents such as GMP violations, ingredient and product contamination, metal detector, screen or magnet deviancies', glass breakage, and pest harborage.QualificationsFlexible work schedule including start times and weekend work.Good verbal, written, and mathematical skills.Willing to acquire a wide variety of skills to assist the surrounding team and fully understand the baking processes.Patience is necessary to maintain and facilitate a series of continuous events.Must be able to problem solve, learn on the fly, process, and technical learning.Must be able to work in a team environment as well as work independentlyPreferred experience in food manufacturing setting.Knowledge of baking processes, equipment, and terminology is desiredWork Environment:Work in a noisy environment.Work indoors.Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.Work in wet and/or humid conditions.Work in cold or hot environments.Work around machinery.EEO StatementCrown Bakeries is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any such discrimination or harassment in our workplace and strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce. This EEO policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.-