Post-Bake Floater Operator - 2nd Shift

Ellison Bakery LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Vision Dental

401K Match 50% up to 6%

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation Time

Uniforms provided

Work boots/shoe reimbursement

Job summary

Ellison Bakery LLC in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Post Bake Operator to support ongoing production of industrial baking machinery and packaging. You will wrap/bag cookies, seal out products, and follow the daily production schedule with attention to safety and quality standards.

The role requires a high school diploma, ability to read data on screens, and strong mechanical aptitude. Some weekend work may be required; on-site environment with company uniforms and safety gear provided.

Qualifications

• Must understand and follow direction and pass all Food Safety and Safety courses in the English language (Required).
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (Required).
• 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.
• Mechanically inclined.

Responsibilities

• Attend and be on time for all pre-shift production meetings.
• Participate in food safety and safety programs.
• Wrap/bag cookies and seal out, and ensure proper labeling.
• Execute the daily production schedule and process orders.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas and ensure correct packaging materials.

Skills

Follow directions

Mechanical aptitude

Effective communication

Independent work

Numerical ability

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Box cutter

Scales

Tape machines

Hand lifts

Lockout/Tag out

Job description

Job Details:

• $20.00/hr. plus $1.00 shift differential.

Hours:

• Monday - Friday/8 hours shift.


• Some weekends may be required.

About Us:

Founded in 1945, Ellison Bakery is a leading industrial bakery located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Ellison produces cookies, snack bars, crunch and inclusion, and other products for the industrial market, foodservice industry, and retail and private label space.

Ellison Bakery credits ongoing growth to the commitment of its employees to excellence in all phases of the operation. Ellison Bakery believes that the only way to make the very best cookies is to hire the very best employees. It is their strategy to do just that and to let the employees apply the very best baking processes to the very best ingredients. Since only the best can make the best, Ellison Bakery prides itself on its most important asset, the employees.

Benefits at Ellison Bakery:

• Health, Vision Dental.


• 401K Match 50% up to company 6% contribution.


• Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance.


• Person Days Off.


• Paid Vacation Time.


• Uniforms paid by company.


• $75.00 Work boots/shoe reimbursement.

Purpose:

Post Bake Operators are responsible for the ongoing production of the industrial baking machinery and support areas they are assigned to on a day-to-day basis; wrappers/baggers and seal out. Post Bake Operators are also responsible for the packaging of product into the various types of containers to be distributed to our customers that is not only safe to eat but meets all customer and internal specifications.

Perform day-to-day production operations in the assigned workstation, including, but not limited to:

• 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.


• Ensure cookie products are wrapped/bagged, and correct problems with machinery settings.


• Seal-out boxed cookie product with correct labeling for warehouse storage and shipping.


• Execute the daily production schedule and process orders in the established sequence.


• Ensure that all product is packaged in the correct packaging material.


• Ensure that all packaging information is correct.


• Ensure that all utensils, equipment, and work area is maintained in a clean and safe manner.


• Ensure that packages meet weight and count requirements.


• Ensure that equipment is running properly and at its most effective set up.


• Accurately and legibly maintain records of batches made, materials used, deviations, and other processing parameters.


• Monitor automated equipment to verify it is functioning properly.

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.

Requirements:

• Must be able to understand and follow direction and pass all Food Safety and Safety courses in the English language (Required).


• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (Required).


• 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.


• Mechanically Inclined.

Equipment Used:

• Box cutter.


• Scales.


• Tape machines.


• Hand lifts.


• Safety Glasses.


• Lockout/Tag out.


• Uniforms, Safety Shoes for Wet Environment are provided.


• Basic use of Hand Tools.


• Cleaning Chemicals and Foaming Equipment.


• Water Hose (Working in a wet environment).


• Heavy machinery.

Ellison Core Competencies:

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

• Collaboration.


• Develops Others.


• Customer Focus.


• Drive for Results.


• Motivating Others.


• Integrity & Trust.


• Peer Relationships.

Skills/Work Experience Needed:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.


• Read and follow work instructions.


• Communicate effectively with co-workers.


• Work independently; self-managed.

Ellison Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ellison Bakery does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.