SEASONAL GENERAL HELP

The Seasonal General Help role is an entry-level position in the production department of our bakeries. This role performs various essential duties and tasks including box construction, packing and quality control. This role is a great way to get introduced to manufacturing and begin a long-term rewarding career.

Role & Responsibilities

• Follow all standards and general manufacturing procedures Reviews list of the current production run.
• Communicate information with other employees on the same line/area.
• Ensure the proper handling, stacking, and movement of ingredients and bakery products.
• Complete quality check sheets, dough schedule recording, taking temperatures of product, housekeeping and working in a safe manner.
• Communicates any issues to the proper Supervisor or Manager.
• Perform box construction, packing, and quality control duties as part of the production process.
• Operate and monitor and troubleshoot food machinery safely and efficiently. Review the current production run and communicate any necessary adjustments.
• Complete required quality control tasks, including recording dough schedules, checking temperatures, and documenting on quality check sheets.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards within the work area, following all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Qualifications:

• Read, comprehend and practice necessary safety procedures and signs. Experience operating machinery
• Willing to work irregular and/or rotating shifts, including split days off (non-consecutive days off) and working holidays and weekends as required
• Ability to arrive at work on time consistently. Must be 18 years or older

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and push and pull heavy wheeled equipment or carts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time during a shift, maintaining a normal range of motion in all extremities.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and crouch to access equipment, tools, or materials.
• Ability to use arms, hands and fingers to handle or operate machinery, tools or controls.
• Ability to perceive and respond immediately to visual and audible safety alerts and warnings to ensure the safety of self and others in a fast-paced, hazard-sensitive environment with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and airborne particles, odors and fumes.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, or work platforms as required by the position.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods using office equipment and computer systems.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and protective clothing for extended periods of time, with or without reasonable accommodation.