Production Operator III

Company: Aspire Bakeries
Location: West Columbia
Posted on: May 7, 2024

Job Description:

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands likeLa Brea Bakery,Otis Spunkmeyer, andOakrun Farm Bakery. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers
expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.The Production Operator III has the primary responsibility of contributing to all phases of the team-oriented production process. Included is the operation of automated production and packaging equipment, determining equipment failures and making minor adjustments or contacting appropriate personnel for assistance, aiding in operator preventative maintenance and hygiene of all related equipment. This position is expected to become fully versed in the entire production and packaging process. Therefore, they must be flexible and adaptable as they may be required to rotate job assignments throughout production and packaging, to monitor both equipment and food according to ASPIRE BAKERIES standards, and to make real time, accurate decisions that affect order fulfillment and food quality. In addition to quality and compliance, it is the responsibility of Operator 3, Bakery-Production to contribute to maintaining a safe work environment for themselves, fellow employees and our customers.Responsibilities:
Ensure food meets quality specifications
Operate and adjust machinery & equipment to ensure accuracy and proper food specifications
Maintain appropriate documents/reports
Ensure work areas, machinery and equipment are clean, organized and adheres to applicable safety rules at all times
Assemble, set-up, start and stop equipment for start-ups, changeovers and line specific needs
Continuous compliance with Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP's)
Adhere to production work schedule, running order and recipes
Perform other duties as assigned or required Qualifications:
A high school diploma or GED is preferred
3 years of manufacturing experience
Equipment and product knowledge
Equipment and product troubleshooting ability Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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