Operator I

Rise Baking Company; Town of River Falls, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Baking Company in River Falls, Wisconsin, is seeking an Operator I to execute daily production schedules and maintain safety and quality standards on the production floor. This full-time role pays $20 per hour, offers shift options including nights and weekends, and provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment with opportunities for growth.

You will work with ingredients, monitor equipment, complete paperwork, and adhere to allergen controls and cleaning

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least 1 year of production experience in food manufacturing.
• Experience operating production machinery.
• Basic HMI experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication with peers and leadership.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and maintain confidentiality.
• Able to adapt to change and multitask.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Execute the daily production schedule to meet customer orders.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot production machinery safely.
• Handle ingredients, staging, measuring, and mixing.
• Complete paperwork to company standards.
• Maintain cleaning procedures and allergen controls.
• Participate in safety and training programs.
• Investigate issues and develop root-cause solutions.
• Ensure food safety and quality throughout production.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Production procedures

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Independent work

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HMI

Production machinery

Job description

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Operator I

Full Time Production River Falls, WI, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Job Purpose

Execute production schedules at rated throughput to meet quality, safety, cost, and delivery standards.

Essential Functions

• Execute the daily production schedule to meet customer orders
• Ensure timely and accurate production of product, including setup of equipment/supplies, to maintain processing standards
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot production machinery safely and securely as needed to achieve a high standard of performance
• Properly handle ingredients used in production as needed, including staging, measuring, and mixing
• Complete all necessary paperwork to company standards
• Adhere to all cleaning procedures in production area
• Adhere to the allergen control program guidelines, including equipment cleaning and verification activities
• Take corrective action as assigned by the Supervisor based on pre-operation and daily self-assessment audit findings
• Participate in investigating issues, finding root causes, and developing solutions for issues that arise in the production area
• Take actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality deficiencies
• Maintain safe working conditions and preserve the integrity of the environmental health and safety system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined in the safety program
• Participate in mandatory training program requirements
• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education/Experience)

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Knowledge of production procedures preferred1+ years of production experience in food manufacturing desired
• Machine operator experience desired
• Basic HMI experience desired
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with peers and leadership
• Ability to work cross-functionally, convey equipment issues, and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to think quickly and handle frequent change
• Detail oriented with the ability to organize and multitask
• Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with little supervision
• Willingness to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays based on business need