Oven Operator
Prerequisite:  (12 hour (6 PM – 630AM) shift


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for building a well-trained team which is passionate about safety, quality, efficiency, and company success.
• Coaching Mixers and Pre-scalers to ensure batter requirements are being met
• Utilize "troubleshooting guide" to train Mixers and Pre-scalers to ensure excellent quality of pancakes and waffles to include color, completeness, temperature, moisture
• Responsible for timely and effective communication with Maintenance, Lead Mixer and Shift Management 
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor

• Meet or exceed company expectations for production performance to maximize sale
• Responsible for maintaining all systems, settings and procedures to ensure top quality product while reducing down-time and product waste.
• Responsible for ensuring the correct recipe & settings are in place on the griddle
• oven
• Must be willing to work weekends and overtime when needed
• Assist Maintenance during breakdowns if necessary
• Responsible for the management of the weight / deposit control system
• Responsible for proper adjustment of the temperature control system
• Responsible for the management of the speed controls
• Manages the correct timing, volume and positioning of the depositor
• Responsible for properly changing pistons and valves on depositor as needed.
• Responsible for cleaning entire area including underneath the griddle and conveyors through the entrance of the freezer tunnel
• Check temp of plates and keep plates completely clean prior to cycling back through the oven
• Check batter temp and weight of finished product every 30 minutes on every row
• Maintain depositor arm is in the right position and functioning properly for each batch
• Properly utilize labor resources to improve efficiency, minimize labor expense and reduce waste
• Ensure effective communication between all staff and management
• Review all paperwork throughout shift to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Review all entries in Plex and ensure notes are entered as required
• Coordinate with maintenance to determine length of downtime to prioritize idle time functions such as cleaning, organizing, and reworks
• Responsible for timely and efficient set up of oven and spray system during start-up
• Assist with assembly of depositor and cleaning of depositor at start-up, during maintenance and at change overs
• Maintain a clean work environment throughout shift and completely clean area prior to shift change to ensure an effective hand off
• Monitor performance of griddle. Identify and communicate problems which require assistance to
• Maintenance immediately.

Other Responsibilities and Skills Needed:

• Oral Communication
• Teamwork
• Ethics
• Dependability
• Decision-making
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to delegate, plan, and organize based on production needs
• E-mails: Be able to send and receive e-mails to communicate with Management
• Perform related duties as assigned by management

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

•     Intermediate mathematical skills are required
•     Computer skills – ability to learn specific software programs required
•     Moderate mechanical aptitude is required
•     Positive attitude and ability to train new team members


Physical and Safety Requirements: 

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50-70 lbs.
• Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and all other food safety requirements
• Complies with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE’s) requirements
• Reports any food safety problems or potentially unsafe practices/conditions to lead or supervisor
• Constant walking and standing on hard concrete surfaces
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, lifting and climbing
• Position will require working in very hot and cold conditions
• Other conditions include flour dust, wet floors, occasional smoke and fumes if product burns

Benefits:

• Weekly Pay (Direct Deposit)
• Insurance Benefits after 60 days (Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurances)