Bakery Operator in Training

$39,520 - $41,600/Yr

Maryann's Baking Company - Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Sacramento, CA

About the position

The Bakery Operator in Training position at Mary Ann's Baking Company is designed for individuals looking to start a career in food manufacturing. This role involves assisting with the operation of equipment and machinery on the Danish/Muffin Line, with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. Trainees will receive hands-on training and are expected to achieve proficiency within 90 days, with the potential for wage increases based on performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with running equipment or machinery associated with production and packaging on the Danish/Muffin Line.
• Maintain a safe workplace by utilizing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout and proper lifting techniques.
• Rotate to other job tasks regularly as required.
• Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, or products to ensure conformance to requirements.
• Test samples of materials or products to ensure compliance with specifications using test equipment.
• Start assigned equipment to fry, mix, form, bake, and/or package products.
• Dump or pour specified amounts of materials into machinery or equipment.
• Monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Examine materials, ingredients, or products visually or with hands to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists.
• Count finished products to determine if product orders are complete.
• Mark or tag identification on parts.
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Record information such as the number of products tested, meter readings, or dates and times of product production.

Requirements

• Prior work history of practicing and promoting a SAFE work environment.
• Current High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted continuously throughout the day.
• Ability to push/pull up to 50lbs continuously throughout the day.
• Stand for 8-12 hours per day.
• Ability to read, listen, and comprehend written instructions in the English language.
• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) in the English language.
• Minimum 2 years prior verifiable work experience using manufacturing or mechanical equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

Nice-to-haves

• 1 year+ work experience in a Food Manufacturing environment.
• Prior work experience with autonomous maintenance on production/packaging equipment.
• Prior history of workplace reliability.
• Desire to grow and advance, as demonstrated through prior work experience.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $19 - $20.
• Overtime opportunities available.