Processing Operator - 3rd shift

The Campbell's Company; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, 401k and wellness

Job summary

The Campbell's Company in Ashland is seeking a Bakery Processing Operator for the 3rd shift (Sunday through Thursday, 10:50 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.). Base rate is $21.40 per hour with a $0.50 shift differential. Starting times may vary with production schedules and overtime may be required.

You will operate processing and baking equipment, monitor product quality, prepare ingredients, and make adjustments to meet QA standards while maintaining a clean and safe manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and/or 1 year of production experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand batch sheets, recipes, production information, and operating procedures.
• Ability to accurately weigh ingredients and record production information.
• Ability to work safely around moving mechanical equipment and follow established food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and chemical-handling procedures.
• Ability to work the 3rd-shift schedule and mandatory overtime when required.
• Physical requirements include standing, walking, lifting and handling up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate processing and baking equipment to produce products according to QA guidelines.
• Properly mix ingredients and monitor temperature and moisture levels, adjusting as needed.
• Monitor products and remove unacceptable items.
• Start, operate, change over, and shut down processing and bakery equipment.
• Support preventative maintenance and report defective equipment.
• Read batch sheets and recipes, weighing raw materials accurately.
• Monitor temperatures, mix times, and weights of products; adjust as necessary.
• Monitor production for foreign material and escalate quality concerns.
• Follow sanitation procedures during cleanups and changeovers.
• Track and dispose of production waste appropriately.
• Move raw ingredients using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Maintain raw-material levels and communicate needs to the team.
• Follow safety, 5S, and PPE requirements; keep areas clean.
• Perform other duties to support production needs.

Skills

Batch sheets

Weigh ingredients

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. Our history was created by remarkable people, ideas, and innovations. It serves as inspiration and foundation for our future success. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Michael Angelo’s, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder’s of Hanover. We foster a culture of belonging where people come first, and diversity is embraced. And we live our values, always, while setting the highest standards for performance. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and competitive team. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Bakery Processing Operator

Location: Ashland
Shift: 3rd Shift, Sunday through Thursday, 10:50 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Base Rate: $21.40 per hour plus .50 shift differential

Starting times and hours may vary based on production schedules, coverage needs, report-offs, and holidays. Mandatory overtime may be required.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY HERE

As a Bakery Processing Operator, you will help keep our bakery operations running safely, efficiently, and continuously. You will operate processing and baking equipment, monitor product quality, accurately prepare ingredients, and make adjustments throughout production to ensure products meet established Quality Assurance standards.

Your attention to food safety, quality, equipment operation, and detail will help the team consistently produce high-quality products while maintaining a safe and clean manufacturing environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Safely operate processing and baking equipment to produce products according to established Quality Assurance guidelines and quality standards.
• Properly mix ingredients and monitor temperature and moisture levels, making adjustments as needed.
• Monitor products throughout processing and remove improperly formed, overlapped, or otherwise unacceptable products.
• Start, operate, change over, and shut down processing and bakery equipment according to established procedures.
• Support preventative maintenance activities and identify or report defective equipment.
• Read and follow batch sheets and recipes, including accurately weighing raw materials.
• Monitor and document temperatures, mix times, item numbers, raw material weights, and piece weights of extruded products, making appropriate adjustments when necessary.
• Monitor production for possible foreign material and communicate or elevate quality concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Follow sanitation procedures during cleanups and changeovers, including established chemical-handling requirements.
• Track and properly dispose of production waste.
• Move raw ingredients using material-handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Maintain appropriate raw-material levels, unload raw-material trailers, and communicate material needs to the appropriate team members.
• When applicable, monitor seasoning coverage and make necessary adjustments.
• Follow established safety, hygiene, housekeeping, 5S, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Keep work areas, aisles, and exits clean and free of obstructions.
• Follow safe lifting and material-handling practices and promptly report workplace injuries or equipment concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production needs.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will work closely with production and bakery team members, supervisors, Quality Assurance, sanitation, maintenance, and other operations partners to maintain safe, efficient production and consistently meet product quality standards.

Clear communication is important in this role, particularly when escalating quality concerns, identifying equipment issues, and maintaining appropriate raw-material levels.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE (MUST HAVE)

• High School Diploma or GED and/or at least 1 year of production experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand batch sheets, recipes, production information, and operating procedures.
• Ability to accurately weigh ingredients and record production information.
• Ability to work safely around moving mechanical equipment and follow established food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and chemical-handling procedures.
• Ability to work the 3rd-shift schedule and mandatory overtime when required.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including: Frequent to continuous standing and frequent walking. Continuous use of hands. Occasional to frequent climbing. Occasional stooping and kneeling. Continuous talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling. Continuous handling of items weighing up to 25 pounds. Handling up to 50 pounds as required. Occasional handling of heavier items with appropriate assistance.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may include moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, airborne particles, chemicals, varying temperatures, noise, dust, vibration, and occasional exposure to elevated work areas or outdoor conditions.

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE (NICE TO HAVE)

• Certified Production Technician (CPT) certification.
• Previous experience operating processing, baking, or other food-manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with equipment changeovers, preventative maintenance, sanitation, or 5S practices.
• Previous forklift and/or pallet-jack experience.
• Experience working in a food production or bakery manufacturing environment.

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.