Bakery Processing Operator - Day Shift

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

LOCATION: Franklin, Wisconsin

Pay : $22.50

Shift: Day Shift, 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule (work every other weekend)

Hours: 5:45 AM to 6:00 PM, with overtime as needed based on business requirements. Start times and hours may vary due to staffing coverage, production schedules, and holiday requirements. Strong attendance and punctuality are required.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY HERE…

As a Bakery Processing Operator, you will help keep our bakery operation running safely, efficiently, and continuously. You will operate and monitor bakery processing equipment, maintain the flow of quality product to packaging lines, make routine equipment and process adjustments, troubleshoot issues, and maintain accurate production records.

Your attention to safety, quality, sanitation, and operational consistency will help ensure we deliver products that meet established standards every day.

WHAT YOU WILL DO…

- Safely operate bakery processing equipment to produce products in accordance with established Quality Assurance guidelines and quality standards.
- Mix ingredients according to recipes and batch sheets, including accurately weighing raw materials.
- Monitor product temperature, moisture, mix times, item numbers, raw material weights, and piece weights, making adjustments as needed.
- Inspect product throughout processing and remove product that is improperly formed, overlapped, or otherwise does not meet quality expectations.
- Monitor for potential foreign material and communicate or escalate quality concerns to the appropriate team members.
- Start, operate, change over, and shut down bakery processing equipment according to established procedures.
- Perform routine equipment adjustments, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance activities within the scope of the role.
- Follow sanitation procedures during cleanups and product changeovers, including proper chemical handling.
- Track, handle, and dispose of production waste according to established procedures.
- Maintain appropriate raw material levels and communicate material needs to the appropriate team members.
- Unload raw materials and move ingredients using material-handling equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.
- When applicable, monitor seasoning coverage and make adjustments to maintain established product standards.
- Maintain accurate production and processing records.
- Follow all safety, hygiene, housekeeping, and 5S procedures, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
- Maintain clean, organized work areas and keep aisles and exits free of obstructions.
- Follow established safe lifting and material-handling practices.
- Identify and report defective equipment, unsafe conditions, and work-related injuries in accordance with established procedures.
- Work mandatory overtime when required to support business and production needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH…

You will work as part of the bakery and production operation, coordinating with team members responsible for processing, packaging, Quality Assurance, sanitation, maintenance, and material handling. Clear communication will be important for maintaining product quality, addressing equipment or process issues, and ensuring raw materials are available to keep production moving.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE… (MUST HAVE)

- Ability to safely operate in a manufacturing environment with moving mechanical equipment and established safety procedures.
- Ability to read, write, understand numbers, follow directions, and complete production records.
- Ability to follow recipes, batch sheets, operating procedures, sanitation requirements, and safety guidelines.
- Ability to troubleshoot routine production issues and make appropriate equipment or process adjustments.
- Ability to work independently using appropriate judgment while also collaborating effectively with production team members.
- Ability to use material-handling equipment such as pallet jacks and, when required and appropriately trained/authorized, forklifts.
- Ability to work mandatory overtime as required.
- Ability to work in an environment that may be loud, wet, or humid and may involve occasional exposure to elevated areas, fumes or airborne particles, and caustic chemicals.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including continuous standing, use of hands, reaching, pushing, bending, fine-motor activity, and visual attention; frequent walking, carrying, overhead work, and repetitive twisting; and occasional climbing, squatting, and kneeling.
- Ability to continuously lift, carry, or push up to 25 pounds and occasionally handle heavier loads with required assistance. Loads approaching or exceeding 100 pounds must be handled with assistance and in accordance with established safety practices.

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE… (NICE TO HAVE)

- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 1 year of production experience in a manufacturing environment .
- Previous experience operating food or bakery processing equipment.
- Experience with production changeovers, preventive maintenance, sanitation procedures, and manufacturing recordkeeping.
- Previous experience using forklifts or pallet jacks.

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.