Operator II

Rise Baking Company; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Quarterly bonus eligibility

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contributions

Job summary

Rise Baking Company is seeking a dedicated production operator to execute daily schedules across multiple production areas, ensuring on-time, compliant manufacturing processes. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and traceability while supporting training and escalation of issues.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, quality checks, and collaboration with supervisors to maintain high standards. A strong emphasis on food safety, paperwork, and cross-functional communication is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 3+ years of production experience in food manufacturing.
• Machine operator experience.
• Intermediate HMI experience preferred.
• Intermediate analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate with peers and leadership.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, convey equipment issues, and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Execute the daily production schedule in multiple production areas as a process owner.
• Ensure timely and accurate production, including setup of equipment/supplies, to maintain processing standards.
• Complete process/operational checks without assistance.
• Train, coach, and mentor Operator I personnel to become operators on specific equipment or in specific production areas.
• Ensure the finished product and traceability system is followed in production areas.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot production machinery safely and securely as needed to achieve a high standard of performance.
• Handle ingredients used in production, 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.
• Assist in investigating issues, finding root causes, and developing solutions for issues that arise in the production, oven, and/or packing areas.
• 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.
• Serve as backup for Operator I in all areas.
• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Production procedures

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HMI interfaces

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 in multiple production areas as a process owner
• Ensure timely and accurate production of product, including setup of equipment/supplies, to maintain processing standards
• Complete process/operational checks without assistance
• Train, coach, and mentor Operator I personnel to become operators on specific equipment or in specific production areas
• Ensure the finished product and traceability system is followed in production areas
• 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
• Assist in investigating issues, finding root causes, and developing solutions for issues that arise in the production, oven, and/or packing areas
• 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
• Serve as backup for Operator I in all areas
• 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 procedures3+ years of production experience in food manufacturing desired
• Machine operator experience
• Intermediate HMI experience desired
• Intermediate 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

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California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Washington and New York Residents Only:

The hourly range for this role is $18.75 to $21.10 per hour. Pay is based upon several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. Rise Baking Company complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

• a comprehensive benefits package
• quarterly bonus eligibility
• incentive and recognition programs
• 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

At Rise Baking Company, our people are our finest ingredient.