POSITION SUMMARY:
To set-up, operate, and perform basic maintenance on Bakery department machinery (Vernon facility)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Will set-up, operate, and perform basic maintenance on machinery & equipment used in the manufacturing of bakery products. • Will adjust machines to maximize production efficiency for the different bakery products. • Will do daily safety inspections such as checking that guards are in place, no exposed wiring, safety stops are working, etc., and monitor production lines to ensure safe work conditions exist throughout the entire shift. • Will accurately complete proper record keeping paperwork. • Report any food safety or quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
FOLLOWING REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES:
Follows J&J Snack Foods Food Safety Plan (FSP), the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program, the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Good Documentation Practices (GDPs). Follows all OSHA safety rules and all food safety laws and regulations.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
COMPETENCIES:
To perform this job successfully, the Machine Operator must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Excellent organization and time management skills. • Must be a self-starter and be able to accomplish a versatile and evolving workload. • Excellent in all forms of communication. • Innovative, problem solver, flexible, and able to juggle multiple priorities. • Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt well to change.
REQUIREMENTS:
Required Education: Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
Required Experience: Requires minimum 2 years experience as a Machine Operator, preferably in a food plant. Must be able to use a weight scale and calculator. Must be able to read & write basic English. Must be able to operate forklift and pallet jack. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
J&J Snack Foods Corp. (NASDAQ: JJSF) is a leader and innovator in the snack food industry, providing nutritional and affordable branded niche snack foods and beverages to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets. Our portfolio of products include soft pretzels, frozen beverages, frozen juice treats and desserts, stuffed sandwiches, burritos, churros, fruit pies, funnel cakes, cookies and bakery goods under 25 assorted brand names. Manufactured and distributed nationwide, our principal products include SUPERPRETZEL, PRETZEL FILLERS and other soft pretzels, ICEE, SLUSH PUPPIE newly-acquired Dippin' Dots, and ARCTIC BLAST frozen beverages, LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, MINUTE MAID* frozen juice bars and ices, WHOLE FRUIT fruit bars, sorbet and organic juice tubes, , MARY B’S biscuits and dumplings, DADDY RAY’S fig and fruit bars, TIO PEPE’S and CALIFORNIA CHURROS churros, THE FUNNEL CAKE FACTORY funnel cakes, and several cookie brands within COUNTRY HOME BAKERS. For more information, please visit us at www.jjsnack.com. *MINUTE MAID is a registered trademark of The Coca-Cola Company.