Robot/Extruder operator (3rd shift)

J&J Snack Foods; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods is seeking an Oven Operator to set up and run ovens and fryers on the production line. You will monitor temperatures, maintain records, and help with line relief during breaks while ensuring product specifications are met.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and adherence to GMPs, HACCP, SQF/GDPs, and OSHA safety rules on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SOPs, sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate ovens for correct bake/fry temperatures and times.
• Perform pre-op start-up to ensure ovens and fryers are clean and ready.
• Maintain and record temperatures and pressure per specs.
• Complete oven/bake time worksheets and moisture records.
• Update production records and forward to production office.
• Assist mixers/depositors during breaks as needed.
• Report food safety and quality issues to supervision.
• Follow GMPs, HACCP, SOPs, GDPs and OSHA safety rules.

Skills

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Detail-oriented

Stay on task

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Set-up and operation of ovens to ensure product is baked and fried at appropriate temperature and time. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs pre-op start-up procedures to ensure that oven and fryers are clean and ready for use. Maintains and records correct temperatures and pressure according to product specifications. Completes oven/bake time work sheets and records moisture levels. Ensures that product meets specification requirements. Addresses equipment issues or product specification deviations per Mixing Supervisor’s instructions. Contacts Mixing Supervisor for any persistent major problems with the line. Makes any adjustments to the line per instructions by an authorized manager or supervisor in the department. Updates production records and forwards records to production office. Assists Mixers and Depositors to provide relief for breaks and meal periods as needed. Employee is responsible for reporting food safety and quality issues to Lead Packer, Supervisor, or Production Manager in his/her respective department. Follows J&J Snack Food’s Food Safety Plan (FSP), the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program, the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and the Good Documentation Practices (GDPs). Follows all OSHA safety rules and all food safety Prepares dough for use on production line as directed by line lead or shift supervisor. Performs all other related work as assigned. COMPETENCIES: To perform this job successfully, the Oven Operator must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must be able to work with limited supervision. Be able to follow written and verbal instructions Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must be able to work with limited supervision. Be able to follow written and verbal instructions. Must understand the operations from mixing to recognize problems that can occur and take quick corrective action. Must be knowledgeable in GMPs’, HACCP, SOP’s, sanitation practices, & Product Trace & Recovery pertaining to the food industry The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. Dust/particle masks are available for those sensitive to airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Disclaimer:This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement:J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.

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