Production Operator II

• Feed white and organic starter mothers, and other required ingredients.
• Prepare and mix starter ingredients according to specified mixing times and temperatures.
• Continuously monitor and control starter mixing process temperatures.
• Visually and physically verify starter texture to ensure it meets target characteristics.
• Continuously monitor and control CIP chemical inventory.
• Accurately and promptly enter data into SAP.
• Verify the accurate functioning of weight scales.
• Accurately and promptly document mixing data.
• Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of starter room equipment.
• Accurately identify and weigh mother batch containers as required.
• Maintain the starter rooms in a clean and organized condition.
• Lift and handle 50 lb. flour bags consistently for short periods.
• Monitor starter on the floor to ensure it does not exceed its use time.
• Ensure all starter mixing documents are completed at the end of the shift and filed appropriately.
• Adhere to GMPs and Health and Safety rules outlined in the employee handbook, including:
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe working environment in assigned production areas and workstations.
• Immediately reporting any unsafe conditions, incidents, or injuries to a supervisor or lead hand.
• Using all required personal protective equipment.
• Adhere to and ensure compliance with food safety practices, including:
• Maintaining all tools in good repair and reporting any broken, damaged, or missing tools to a supervisor or lead hand (do not discard damaged tools).
• Following all GMPs, including maintaining personal hygiene, handwashing/sanitizing, and cleaning up spills (ingredients, water, debris, wood, etc.).
• Report any issues or deviations to supervisors, including immediately reporting any potential contamination or suspicious activity to line leadership.
• Reporting any unusual people or behaviors to a supervisor as a part of food security protocols.
• Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Prior experience in a fast-paced production or packing environment is preferred.At least 6 months as an operator
• Ability to understand and follow recipe
• Ability to understand and operate starter mixing process controls and makes adjustment when necessary.
• Basic knowledge of starter mixing and operating mixing equipment
• Ability to comprehend scale and temperature readouts
• Ability to document starters mixing data accurately and timely
• Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to work with computers and operating screens and the ability to document data to properly report as required by the SAP system.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off and holidays

• Competitive 401(k) plan with a 100% vested company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Tuition reimbursement program
• Flexible Spending:
• HSA and FSA options

• Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP): Recognizing individual and team achievements.
• Sales Incentive Plan (SIP): Rewarding excellence in sales performance.
• Bakery Incentive Plan (BIP): Focused on achieving bakery-specific performance goals.

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