Operator 1-Production

Your Opportunity as an Operator 1 and Production Utility Worker

As a part of the Hostess Plant Production Team, you are responsible for several bakery manufacturing activities.  As an Operator 1-Production and Utility Production worker, you must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, be able to communicate and work effectively in a team structure and be flexible in work assignments within the operator and production category, which can include Pan Setter, Feeder, Packer/Carton, Packer/Cases, Shipping Stacker, Handler, Sanitor, Receiver, Palletizer, Mixer, Fryer, Oven Operator, Wrap Operator, Depositor, Scaler, VFFS, Pearson, Vari Straight Right/Left, Enrober, Forklift, Yard Dog. You must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions, safely and accurately complete assigned duties and maintain GMP standards. You will be a part of the Food Defense Team.

Location: Columbus, GA Bakery 

Pay: Operator 1-Production: $20.94 per hour, shift differential $.50 per hour 

          Production Utility- $19.51 per hour, shift differential $.50 per hour 

Work Arrangements for Operator 1-Production: 

• 100% Onsite (12-hour shifts)
• 1st Shift (6am-6pm)
• 2nd Shift (6pm-6 am)
• Rotating days, average 2-4 days a week 

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule as needed, including weekends.

Work Arrangements for Production Utility: 

• 100% on-site (12-hour shifts)
• 1st Shift (6am-6pm)
•  2nd Shift (6 pm to 6 am)
•  Rotating days, average 3 days a week 

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule as needed, including weekends 

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Essential Functions of an Operator 1- Production Worker

• Responsible for setting up operation of bakery equipment/manufacturing line, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products per production guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with Production/Packaging procedure/practices as well as inspecting all areas within one (1) line/equipment for any operational and/or mechanical issues.
• Reports all equipment issues to the supervisor or manager as soon as possible.
• Complete and submit reports throughout the day regarding production.
• Visually inspects product for quality and quantity.
• Monitoring runs and performing basic troubleshooting on our Bakery equipment.
• Support quality control programs to ensure production procedures follow best practices of food safety and quality standards.
• Understands and complies with all safety procedures that apply to daily operations.
• Work safely; follow proper lock out/tag out procedure where applicable.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment by adhering to safety policy and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) procedures.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, coworkers, etc.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation.
• May perform other duties not listed.

Essential Functions of a Production Utility Worker

• Works as a helper on a production line in various roles. (i.e., Helper, Indexer, Feeder, Packer, Catcher, etc.) 

• Will perform various assigned manual labor tasks to: grasp, lift, move, place, and stack items relating to the production processes assigned. 

• Feed, catch and monitors continuous / repetitive steps on production line.  

• Support quality control programs and  follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) procedures 

• Visually inspect product to ensure procedures follow best practices for food safety and quality standards. 

• May assist with cleaning and sanitation of equipment and environment pre- and post-production. 

• Reports all equipment issues to the supervisor as soon as possible. 

• Understands and complies with all safety procedures that apply to daily operations, example; follow proper lock out/tag out, wall prevention, required PPE, etc. 

• Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, coworkers, etc. 

• May perform other duties not listed. 

Tools and Equipment

All tools and equi