Oven Operator****

Company: Cortech
Location: Cicero
Posted on: June 1, 2021

Job Description:

This Oven Operator will learn to operate a variety of mechanized bakery production equipment including but not limited to the Oven, Depositor, and Mallet Grease Machine. Check and ensure product specification standards are being met as required by company authorized standards while performing the tasks in a safe and efficient manner. Associate monitors cakes/muffins entering and being baked in a large commercial automated oven system. If line stops or backs up, will remove cake/muffin trays in the Depanning/Robot area. Operator will empty catch pans containing cake/muffin batter/crumbs, from under line as needed. If/when there is a problem with the oven or related equipment the Oven Operator will follow what are called Lock-out/Tag out procedures to turn off equipment, place a padlock(s) and a warning tag on equipment to prevent its operation until the problem has been corrected.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Maintains oven
Loading and unloading pans from production line
Monitor and adjust the temperature controls of the Oven
Monitor and adjust the temperature controls of the Cooler
Verify depositing weights, verify quality at oven exit
Ensure proper placement of product in trays
Record information such as down time, waste, order completions, package verification, metal detector checks, finish product scoring etc.
Monitor for foreign material all the time especially at change over and ensure metal detection checks
Observes, maintains, and addresses issues with the depanner(s) to prevent and reduce waste
Performs various functions and duties following written and verbal instructions
Must be able to read and understand operation manuals.
Must adhere to all company policies including safety, environmental and food safety
Maintains work are and equipment to company and sanitary standards
Maintains Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Safety and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Performs work and assures work in safe place and healthy manner
Responsible for reporting and taking any necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring
Responsible for following and enforcing procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan and any other programs that support the SQF system and other 3rd party audits.
Conforms, demonstrates, and understands all Environmental Health & Safety (OHS) requirements
Participates and successfully completes all Company approved and required training, audits, etc.
Other duties assigned
Key Behavioral Competencies:
Competencies - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Problem Solving and analysis skills
Basic machine operation and mechanical experience
Must possess strong interpersonal skills to relate with all members of the team.
Effectively communicate any issues with Supervisors and fellow employees.
Good written and verbal communications skills
Must be able to motivate and give direction to team members
Demonstrate good time management skills
Able to communicate and make logical decisions
Walk the line and monitor events

Oven Operator (continued)
Job Requirements:
Education and Work History:
Qualifications To perform this successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience High School diploma/GED preferred. Three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Language skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups or one on one with employees or management personnel. Good written and oral communication skills
Mathematical skills Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10/s and 100/s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight measurement
Reasoning ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
Computer skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of manufacturing software utilized in the packaging machines and checkweighers

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