Bakery Production Worker

Our mission is to work as a team, taking responsibility in building loyalty with our customers and our co-workers, to exceed expectations providing product and services that combine high quality with integrity and to assist all internal and external customers to assure that their needs are met in a Customer Service Plus 1 manner. Position Summary: Assist in preparation of all bakery products to ensure production schedules are met accurately and timely. Responsible for dough/batter make-up. Responsible for filling, icing, packaging and proper distribution of product. Follow Good Manufacturing Practices. Job Duties: Follow the Quality Dairy Company Code of ExcellenceFollow policies, procedures and GMPsClean and maintain work areas, utensils, and equipment to ensure safety and health regulations are upheldRead and follow production schedules/load sheets for proper make up and distribution of productsOperate or oversee the equipment used in each process, including product make up, icing, filling, packaging and distributionReview production schedules and/or receive instructions from Production Supervisor or Production Crew Leader to determine variety and quantity of goods to produceAssemble materials and equipment needed for daily production activitiesDetect damaged or unattractive products, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions and report to Production Supervisor or Production Crew Leader for dispositionAssure departmental records are complete, accurate and legibleRead and understand lot track coding procedureRecord lot codes off ingredients used in recipesAssist with other assigned bakery functionsTrack and record scrap dataAssure portion control/weight measurements are followed to standardMeet daily production needs within allotted timeOffer improvement suggestions Relationships: Production Supervisor, Production Crew Leader, Production Manager Communicate problems, suggestions and questionsCommunicate production, waste and quality performanceReceive guidelines, company goalsReceive directions and instructionsResource for situations requiring a decision Maintenance Notify of any equipment/safety issues Essential Skills, Abilities and Physical Demands: Proven ability to operate required equipment involved in the production parameters of the shift in area of responsibilityAbility to move quickly and cover a large areaRead and follow directionsAbility to adapt to changing circumstances, personalities, departments and hoursRequired to follow all safety procedures and GMPsThorough knowledge of machine set-up and operation of required equipmentAbility to meet deadlines, prioritize time and meet quality expectationsStrong interpersonal and communication skillsAble to move production equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, stand, walk, bend, twist, climb, lift and pull repetitivelyExposure to temperature and noise extremes and hot itemsAbility to remain flexible in scheduling to cover weekends, holidays and a 7 day a week operationMust be highly motivated, able to work independently and possess a strong desire to learn and improveAbility to monitor and/or maintain quality control standards Education/Experience Requirements: High school diploma or equivalentAbility to communicate openly and freely with Supervisors and Managers in EnglishRequires judgment and decision makingAbility to work with and through other people to accomplish production demands, adapt to changing circumstances, personalities and hours THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY STATES OR IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED BY THIS EMPLOYEE. INCUMBENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER DUTIES AS REQUESTED BY THE SUPERVISOR.