Baking Plant Operator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Cookie & Wafer Facility Operator

Joy Cone Company’s Hermitage Cookie & Wafer Facility manufactures cookies, inclusions, and wafers for use as an ingredient by ice cream and desert manufacturers across North America and around the world. The facility has a range of operator positions that are responsible for every step of the manufacturing process from dough mixing, through baking and packaging. Positions include:

• Dough Mixer Operator, Oven Operator,Line Attendant/Inspector
• Rotary Molder Operator, Crème Mixer Operator,Wrapper Operator
• Sheeter Operator, Capper Operator,Packaging Operator

Team members of the facility start in a designated position at hire and then are cross-trained throughout the facility to become competent in various operator positions. Responsibilities shared among positions include:

• Overseeing, operating, and adjusting equipment in area of responsibility
• Operating within standard operating procedures and job safety requirements
• Performing product quality checks throughout the manufacturing process to ensure product is produced within defined specifications
• Monitor product quality to ensure unacceptable product is not packaged
• Performing cleaning and sanitation of all production equipment
• Completing set-up, tear-down, and changeover of equipment when needed
• Completing accurate production records for quality and food safety attributes
• Assisting other positions as needed

Requirements include:

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per day
• English comprehension skills
• Basic computer literacy skills
• Ability to assist maintenance in maintaining mechanical operation of equipment
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis
• Ability to stoop, kneel, climb or squat on a frequent basis
• Ability to use hands to grip, pinch, handle, reach, or feel on an occasional basis
• Manual dexterity
• Adherence to the company attendance policy is required, which includes expectations of punctuality and limited unapproved absences
• Mechanical aptitude a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.95 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person