Operator I, Production Line

Rise Baking Company; Town of River Falls (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Baking Company is seeking a production operator to execute daily schedules and maintain quality in a high-throughput food manufacturing environment.

The role involves operating and maintaining production machinery, handling ingredients, and ensuring strict adherence to allergen controls, safety, and cleanliness. Night shift is required, with weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ years of production experience in food manufacturing.
• Machine operator experience preferred.
• Basic HMI experience.
• Strong communication and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Execute the daily production schedule to meet customer orders.
• Ensure timely and accurate production, including equipment setup and supplies.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot production machinery safely.
• Handle ingredients, including staging, measuring, and mixing.
• Complete all paperwork to company standards.
• Adhere to all cleaning procedures in production area.
• Adhere to allergen control program guidelines.
• Take corrective action per supervisor audits and findings.
• Investigate issues, identify root causes, and develop solutions.
• Resolve food safety and quality deficiencies.
• Maintain safe working conditions and EH&S policy adherence.
• Participate in mandatory training requirements.
• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Machine operation

Safety adherence

Quality control

Communication

Detail orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1+ years production experience in food manufacturing

Machine operator experience

Tools

HMI

Job description

Job Purpose

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

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
• 3rd Shift: 10:45PM - 7:00AM