Machine Operator 1st Shift

Crown Bakeries; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Bakeries is seeking a Machine Operator in Norcross, GA to oversee bakery-pastry machinery and downstream equipment. You will monitor the production flow from mixing through oven baking to packaging and adjust control settings as needed.

Collaboration with maintenance, supervisors, and team members is essential to maintain a safe, GMP-compliant environment. Responsibilities include operating various machines, documenting metrics, and ensuring product quality and adherence to customer

Qualifications

• Flex scheduling including weekends.
• Good verbal, written, and mathematical skills.
• Willing to acquire a wide variety of baking process skills.
• Able to work in a team and independently.
• Preferred experience in food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned bakery machinery safely and efficiently.
• Monitor product flow from mixing to packaging.
• Adjust PLC panels to control product flow.
• Document weight, yield, downtime and other metrics.
• Maintain compliance with GMP and food safety policies.
• Communicate with supervisors and co-workers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mathematical skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Tools

PLC panels

Job description

Job Summary

The 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 Bakeries
• Ensures all GMP and all food hygiene and safety standards are in compliance
• Report all food safety incidents such as GMP violations, ingredient and product contamination, metal detector, screen or magnet deviancies', glass breakage, and pest harborage.

Qualifications

• Flexible 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 independently
• Preferred experience in food manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of baking processes, equipment, and terminology is desired

Work 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 Statement

Crown 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.