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Job Purpose
Sets up and adjusts machinery used to assemble, ice and decorate cakes according to specification sheets for individual products; Conforms to Good Manufacturing and Safety practices as outlined by company policy.
Essential Functions
• Sets up all equipment to proper settings for the line to run to required speeds and to produce the products at consistent quality.
• Understands product specification sheet and makes the necessary changes in tools and techniques to finish specified product with minimal supervision in various stages of assembly
• Follows Good Manufacturing Practices by adhering to company policy and keeping work areas and equipment neat and clean on an ongoing basis
• Read and understand production schedule. Prep machines for next product run.
• Monitors equipment performance and reports damaged or faulty equipment to supervisor
• Work hand in hand with both the line operator and the icing mixers. Helps in either of these areas when needed.
• This position is usually the next step to line lead. Works with Lead to understand job and assist where needed.
• Responsibility to work and act safely in accordance with all policies
• Responsibility to report safety hazards to people or product and comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• All employees must keep area clean and be responsible for cleaning during down time, during changeovers and at the end of a shift.
• Ensure products meet the requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code by reporting to a leader, supervisor, or manager any instances or conditions that would negatively affect the products quality, food safety, or regulatory requirements.
• Back up for this position is other Machine Operators, Line Operator and Production Lead
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications (Education/Experience)
• High School diploma or equivalent
o Basic Math skills
o Must be able to read and write English
o Basic computer skills and ability to operate scanner gun
• Demonstrates manual dexterity
• Ability to perform repetitive motions on a regular basis
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment using both hands, lifting arms and reaching over the head, frequent bending/stooping with occasional walking and lifting/moving up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand and walk for a full shift
• Must be able to work over 40 hours per week and 8 hours per day- ability to work overtime is required
• Mechanical aptitude a plus.
• Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood, and shellfish
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