Production Team Member

Job Opportunity: Production Team Member (Mixer, Slice Operator, & Packer) 

Location: Rossville, TN  

Reports to: Lead Hand / Supervisor  

Position Type: Full-Time, Production  

About Silver Hills Bakery 

At Silver Hills Bakery, our mission is to inspire individuals to live a healthy lifestyle. As a member of our production team, you will play a key role in our continued success, working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This is an opportunity to learn new technical skills while working alongside a supportive team dedicated to quality and health. 

The Role 

This comprehensive production role encompasses the critical stages of our baking process—from initial mixing to final packaging. You will be responsible for preparing recipes, operating slicing equipment, and packaging finished products while ensuring all items meet company quality, safety, and food standards. 

Detailed Duties & Responsibilities 

1. Mixing & Dough Preparation 

• Ingredient Preparation: Accurately measure and dump ingredients into mixing bowls according to established recipes. 

• Process Monitoring: Closely monitor the mixing process and immediately communicate any changes or irregularities to leadership. 

• Equipment Inspection: Inspect machines prior to and during the run to ensure optimum utilization and operational performance. 

2. Slicing & Machine Operation 

• Setup & Preparation: Clean and set up slicing machines in a timely manner to meet production schedules. 

• Technical Operation: Constantly monitor machine operation and perform in-process checks, making technical adjustments as necessary to maintain consistency. 

• Workflow Support: Relieve the pack-off and slicing areas as needed to maintain a steady workflow. 

3. Packaging & Distribution 

• Packaging: Package fresh bread directly from the slicer and assist the Slicer Operator when necessary. 

• Assembly: Efficiently fill trays, assemble boxes, and stack products according to specifications. 

• Organization: Ensure an adequate supply of pans, racks, and tools are available for all tasks. 

4. Quality, Compliance & Safety 

• Quality Control: Inspect bread at all stages of the process to ensure quality benchmarks and high standards are consistently met. 

• Standard Operating Procedures: Strictly follow all Work Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). 

• Safety Adherence: Strictly observe all safety policies and procedures as outlined in company training and manuals. 

• Documentation: Maintain precise counts and accurately complete all required production paperwork and logs. 

5. Communication & Sanitation 

• Reporting: Promptly notify Supervisors of operational issues and contact the Maintenance team regarding equipment malfunctions or technical issues. 

• Sanitation: Clean machines and immediate work areas consistently to maintain a food-safe, organized, and debris-free environment. 

• Collaboration: Communicate effectively with other departments and incoming crews to ensure smooth transitions and information flow. 

Requirements & Qualifications 

• Reliability: You are a dependable team player who thrives in a physically demanding, high-energy production setting. 

• Physical Stamina: You are comfortable in a physically active role that involves lifting and handling ingredients. 

• Technical Aptitude: You are comfortable operating machinery, making minor adjustments, and following complex technical guidelines. 

• Attention to Detail: You take pride in high standards of quality and a commitment to accurate record-keeping. 

• Effective Communication: You possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to report process changes or safety concerns to leadership promptly. 

• Adaptability: You follow directions well and are open to learning new tasks across various areas of the production line. 

Join us in our mission to sprout a healthier world, one loaf at a time