Oven Operators

Phelps Pet Products; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Pet Products in Janesville, WI is hiring a Process Oven Operator responsible for quality checks and oven control documentation. The role involves loading and unloading products from ovens, communicating with shifts, and maintaining safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 18 years old, and possess strong attention to detail. Physical stamina is essential as the position requires lifting and working in a hot environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality checks and documentation of oven control.
• Communicate with the departing shift for product status.
• Load and unload products from ovens as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Process Oven Operator is responsible for maintaining quality checks and documentation of oven control. Insuring all product checks and testing are preformed to specifications. Loading and unloading of ovens as needed.

Essential Functions and Related Responsibilities

• Communicate with the departing shift to determine products and oven in use and any necessary information.
• Visually inspect area for any safety issues or conditions and report to supervisor immediately.
• Communicate with Supervisor for product production schedule.
• Load and unload products from ovens as needed.
• Label each rack of product and make sure label stays with rack as rack is moved through oven cycle and transferred to dumping personnel.
• Maintain oven temperatures between 165°F and 175°F to kill bacteria on meats.
• Monitor temperature settings using chart recorder. Record date, initials, oven number, and turn into quality personnel for review.
• Record contents of Oven on Oven Control Sheet on each oven door.
• Individual ovens contain products of similar shape and thickness.
• Measure water activity (Aw) and moisture, and record.
• Avoid cross-contamination.
• Practice all safety and GMP policies.
• Organize and keep product and ovens in order.
• Remove trash and general housekeeping.
• Insure all quality checks and testing documentation is accurate and complete.
• Communicate with oncoming shift product and oven status before shift change.

Qualifications

• Must be detailed oriented
• Must be 18 years of age
• Education and Experience
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • One to three months related experience and/or training
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Language Ability
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Math Ability
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills
  • None

Certificates and Licenses

No certifications needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Problem Solving - Works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; participates in meetings.
• Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively.
• Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Business Acumen - Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Cost Consciousness - Conserve organizational resources.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment‑free environment.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; supports organization's goals and values; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Motivation - Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Physical Demands

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision.
• Regularly required to stand.
• Frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Frequent pushing and pulling.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat (non‑weather). Occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Working in hot environment.