Axiom Staffing is currently seeking 1st & 3rd shift Bakery Processing Operator's for a Food Production company i Hanover, PA.

12 hour Rotational Schedule:

1st Shift 7a-7p

3rd Shift 7p-7a

Hired on to company after completion of contracted hours

The Bakery Processing Operator, under general supervision, is responsible for the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of bakery processing machinery while maintaining continuous flow of product to the packaging lines. Responsibilities include making minor adjustments to the machinery to achieve the correct product, troubleshooting, maintenance of machinery, and record keeping.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates the bakery processing equipment to produce product within guidelines established by Quality Assurance and to the highest possible standard of quality.
• Properly mixes ingredients; monitors correct temperature/moisture and makes adjustments; accordingly, monitors product and removes any product that is improperly formed or overlapped. 
• Operates and shuts down equipment in the processing/bakery area in accordance with established procedures to include change overs and preventative maintenance.
• Communicates and/or escalates quality issues to appropriate team members.
• Reads and understands batch sheets including following recipes and accurate weighing of raw materials.
• Monitors and logs current temperatures, mix times item numbers and raw material weights (piece weights of extruded product) and make adjustments accordingly. 
• Monitors for possible foreign matter.
• Follows sanitation procedures for clean ups and change overs, including chemical handling. 
• Tracks and disposes of waste accordingly. 
• Moves raw ingredients using material handling equipment including but not limited to forklift and/or pallet jack. 
• Always maintains proper raw material levels, unload raw materials trailer, and keeps appropriate personnel updated in raw material needs.
• Moves raw ingredients using material handling equipment including but not limited to forklift and/or pallet jack. 
• If applicable, monitors correct seasoning coverage amount, adjusts accordingly.
• Practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping/5S and personal protection; keeps work area clean; stores supplies in designated areas; keeps work area aisles/exits clear and free from obstructions; removes trash from work area floor; follows instructions for safe lifting/carrying of various sizes, shapes, and weights of objects; identifies/reports defective equipment; reports all job-related injuries to supervision.
• Mandatory overtime may be required.
• May perform other duties as required.

Good Attendance and Performance

Education: High School Diploma or GED is preferred, but not required.

Experience: 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, but not required.