Production Utility

About Klosterman

As a longstanding pillar of quality and taste since our inception in 1892, Klosterman has continuously delivered fresh, delicious bread and baked goods to communities across the Midwest. Our commitment to excellence, combined with a passion for crafting products that delight our customers, has fueled our growth and success over the years. At Klosterman, we embrace our company mission: "Bake it safe, make it better, serve it proudly together."

We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team and contribute to our legacy of baking excellence. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic company with a rich history and a bright future, we invite you to explore our available opportunities and become a part of the Klosterman family, where tradition meets innovation in the world of baked goods.

Bakery Associates will be given on the job training on one of our production lines and areas such as dough make up or packaging, fast paced, quality driven environment looking for strong members to add to our team.

• Positions in dough make up involves loading pans onto a belt conveyor loading system, applying toppings, and placing into oven.
• Packaging positions include sorting defects, placing product into the bagging machines, stacking, and shipping the finished products.

• Quality: demonstrates behaviors in support of quality work processes to include, Document & track production variables, downtime, product samples, and to ensure proper blending of raw materials by weight or automatic metering systems, follow and document accurately time and temperature points in recipe specifications to meet the quality standards.
• Safety: demonstrated behaviors in support of company safety procedures with focus on zero injuries.
• Follow and comply with all Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Work as a member of a team or group of people.
• Conduct activities in a safe manner, follow corporate safety guidelines and requirements (no cell phones, proper bending, etc.), use personal protective equipment, and proactively address any unsafe conditions observed.
• Initiative:
  Self-starter, gets involved quickly, takes on difficult tasks with enthusiasm. Takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required.
• Energy:
  Maintains high activity/productivity level. Operates with sense of urgency, efficiency, effectiveness and determination over extended periods of time.
• Ability to stand / walk over the course of an 8 hour scheduled shift.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds in certain jobs.
• Ability to work any available shift and overtime when needed.

• Must have working on a production line experience- 1 year or more.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must have a valid Driver Licenses.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening.
• Candidate must be able to lift heavy objects repeatedly.
• Previous experience in a Bakery (Preferred).
• Ability to handle physical workload.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment.
• Candidate must be able to work overnight.
• Klosterman provides the candidate's uniform.
• Required to purchase slip-resistant shoes prior to start date.

• Medical and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (Company Paid!).