Oven Operator

QualiTech; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

QualiTech in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an Oven Operator to form, bake, and cool dough to deliver safe, spec-compliant products. The role requires attending pre-shift meetings, following GMPs and safety policies, and completing annual Alchemy courses.

You will execute the daily production schedule, monitor automation, maintain clean work areas, document batch data, and communicate with shifts. Overtime and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers with decimals.
• Ability to read computer screens and enter data.
• Read and follow work instructions.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers.
• Work independently with self-management.

Responsibilities

• Attend and be on time for all pre-shift production meetings.
• Adhere to all food safety and safety programs.
• Complete required Alchemy courses throughout the year.
• Execute the daily production schedule and process orders in sequence.
• Ensure product is baked using proper recipes and settings.
• Perform HACCP monitoring checks to verify CCPs are working.
• Maintain utensils, equipment, and work area in a clean and safe manner.
• Accurately maintain batch records, equipment used, deviations, and parameters.
• Monitor automated equipment to verify proper functioning.
• Communicate relevant information to other production shifts.
• Report any food safety and quality problems to management.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic math with decimals

Data entry

Read and follow instructions

Effective communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer

Job description

The oven operator is responsible for correctly forming, baking, and cooling the dough to help deliver a finished product that is not only safe to eat but meets all customer and internal specifications.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend and be on time for all pre-shift production meetings
• Participation and adherence to all food safety and safety programs
• Completion of assigned Alchemy courses that are required throughout the year
• Execute the daily production schedule and process orders in the established sequence
• Ensure that the product is baked using the proper recipes and settings established
• Perform required HACCP monitoring checks to verify that CCP’s are working properly
• Ensure that all utensils, equipment, and work area is maintained in a clean and safe manner
• Accurately and legibly maintain records of batches made, equipment used, deviations, and other processing parameters
• Monitor automated equipment to verify it is functioning properly
• Effectively communicate all relevant information to other production shifts and employees
• Immediately report any and all food safety and quality problems to management

Follow all

• Company Policies
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Food Safety Management System Policies and Procedures
• Sanitation Procedures
• Safety Procedures
• Assist other areas of production as needed

Other

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Equipment Used

• Box cutter
• Spatulas, scoops, and scrappers
• Computer and bar code scanner

Hours

• Morning, afternoon, and evening shifts
• Overtime and weekends may be required.

Ellison Core Competencies

The following Leadership Behaviors are important to the success of the organization.

CollaborationDevelops Others

Customer Focus

Drive for Results

Motivating Others

Integrity & Trust

Peer Relationships

Skills/Work Experience Needed

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers with decimals
• Ability to read computer screens and enter data
• Read and follow work instructions
• Communicate effectively with co-workers
• Work independently with self-management

Job Title

Oven Operator

Work Environment

• Production area can vary in temperature either be cool or warm depending on the season and possibly humid in the summer months
• Concrete floors are slippery, especially when wet
• Intact senses of sight, with corrective lenses are necessary
• Hearing and vision are required in order to be able to hear and read documents pertaining to the job.
• The work environment and physical demands described below may be representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Travel on company business

Not requiredOccasionallyFrequentlyRegularly

Sit

Not requiredFrequently required

Occasionally requiredRegularly required

Work at computer

Not requiredFrequently required

Occasionally requiredRegularly required

Stand

Not requiredFrequently required

Occasionally requiredRegularly required

Walk

Not requiredFrequently required

Occasionally requiredRegularly required

Stoop, crouch or kneel

Not requiredFrequently required

Occasionally requiredRegularly required

Reach with hands and arms

Not requiredFrequently required

Occasionally requiredRegularly required

Climb or balance

Not requiredFrequently required

Occasionally requiredRegularly required

Exposure to excessive noise

Not requiredFrequently required

Occasionally requiredRegularly required

Lift Weights or Exert Force (check frequency and pounds)

Not required ………………………….up to 10 lbs up to 25 lbsup to 50 lbs

Occasionally …………………………..up to 10 lbs up to 25 lbsup to 50 lbs

Frequently ………………………….…up to 10 lbs up to 25 lbsup to 50 lbs

Regularly …………….………….….....up to 10 lbs up to 25 lbsup to 50 lbs

Level of noise typical for the work environment of this job

Quiet (little to no noise level)

Moderate (example: business office with computers and printers, regular office conversation, reception area, etc)

Loud (example: plant environment with equipment, fork lift trucks, etc)