Line Operator 1 - is responsible for tending to individual machinery that is associated with the proofing, pressing, docking, baking, de-panning and pan loading of the Bakery processing areas.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Loads and unloads pans to and from the conveyors and on and off carts.
• Monitors and operates proofer, press, docker, oven, depanner and conveyors.
• Ensures that the product has the proper appearance and physical attributes.
• Continuously ensures that final product is meeting customer specifications including, but not limited to, visual appearance, product dimensions, and physical characteristics.
• Monitors and operates the Clean Out of Place tank (COP) and Mallet oiler.
• Sets up and breaks down proofer, press, docker, oven, depanner and other related equipment.

• Ensures that all containers are labeled, color coded and handled properly using established methods and procedures
• Sets programs/settings on the proofer, press, oven and associated panels.
• Monitors and adjusts machines through the use of control screens, panels and switches on all conveyor systems between the sheeting line and blast freezer prior to crust packaging.
• Records all pertinent information at regular intervals as prescribed by set procedures.
• Ensures that all necessary equipment is ready and available for any change over or start-up.
• Monitors the de-panning section of the system and make necessary adjustments to conform to costumer product specifications.
• Ensures that work area is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Reports any deviancies from product specifications immediately to the Line Lead or Supervisor.
• Achieves goals and objectives set by management in all relevant areas that include, but is not limited to, change over times, downtime percents, and equipment maintenance.

Education:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Skills and Experience:

• One to three months of food manufacturing or packaging experience.
• Ability to work overtime, irregular hours or rotating shifts.
• Ability to speak, write and understand English.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of diverse individuals within the plant.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, formulas, and policy and procedures manuals.
• Ability to write standard information into related paperwork.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure including but not limited to pounds, ounces, grams, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and temperatures.
• Ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or smell. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 2,200 pounds with lifting equipment or with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Pay Details: $19.56 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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