Production Utility

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Production Associates will operate all equipment and produce all finished products to comply with all laws, policies and standards governing food safety and quality. Production Associates are obligated to report all food safety and quality issues that may occur.

Must be able to work in a “Team Environment”. Responsible for inspecting product for uniformity and quality prior to packaging. For breaking down stacks of empty trays to be sorted by color, bakery names (stamped on trays) and sorting out trays that have been broken from use. Responsible for feeding trays into a tray washer and pulling stacked product out of stacking machines to be placed into product staging lanes.

Also, setting and pulling metal pans from production line at start-up, shutdown, and product changeovers. Other responsibilities include ensuring product codes on packages are legible, discarding scrap dough and buns into compactor, and maintaining a clean and orderly work area. Duties are rotated as instructed by supervision. Attend regularly and on time a five- or six-day workweek including weekends, holidays, and possible split days off.

Schedule 8 hours or more per day.

• Inspection of product for uniformity and quality prior to packaging
• Sorting trays by color, bakery name, and condition
• Feeding trays to tray washer and managing conveyor flow
• Operating pan stacker/unstacker and assisting with product changeovers
• Discarding scrap and waste, mopping excess water, and maintaining sanitary conditions
• Communicating with operators, utility personnel, and supervisors
• Pre-wrap product inspection and removal of inferior product
• Reporting quality issues and machine problems to supervision or wrapping operator immediately
• Keeping product lanes even for smooth operation of wrapping machine
• Operating tray washer controls, maintaining cleanliness of water, and performing drain/clean/fill operations
• Inspecting wrapped product for quality, correct bun count, and legible code on packages
• Assisting in running off product if wrappers stop running and re-rolling product that does not meet standards
• Safe pulling, stacking, and setting of pans, including proper lifting techniques
• Reading and understanding control panels for pan stacker/unstacker and removing jams safely
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the area at all times

• Disposing of scrap buns or dough in compactors safely
• Recording scrap buns/dough thrown into compactor
• Occasionally helping wrapping operators conduct blade changes
• Mopping bakery floor and locating cleaning supplies
• Cleaning machinery framework, conveyors, etc.
• Checking SDS manual before using any chemicals

• Logic and Reasoning Ability – ability to solve problems related to quality requirements and testing
• Math Ability – basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and estimation
• Integrity – honest, respectful of others, calm and patient in the face of adversity
• Physical – capable of standing and walking for long periods, exerting up to 40 lbs force, reaching above 7 ft 8 in, climbing, and handling heavy loads; able to inspect codes and perform basic calculations
• Environmental – work within noisy environments, non‑climate‑controlled spaces, and temperature extremes above 100 °F and below freezing
• Dependability – good attendance

• Adhere to OSHA policies and company safety procedures and requirements
• Submit documentation for safety hazards to a supervisor when identified
• Avoid rushing, awkward positions, and lifting heavy objects alone
• Be “accident‑free” and LOTO trained with understanding of LOTO procedures

• Understanding of HACCP
• Follow all GMPs
• Properly follow allergen procedures
• Monitor product surfaces and work area for any source of cross contamination
• Report any foreign material or food safety risk to a supervisor immediately
• Lead by example demonstrating the food safety culture of Klosterman Baking Company
• All new hires are subject to a 90‑day probationary period with weekly performance and attendance reviews
• Pre‑employment background check and drug test required in accordance with company policy and applicable laws
• Safety shoes required from day one, including for the interview as a facility tour will be part of the interview process

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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