1st Shift - M-F, with occasional weekends (Variable Start Time 4:30AM-6:00AM)

Who We Are:

With over 11,000 employees at over 40 f acilities across US & Europe , Hearthside Food Solutions is one of the fastest growing food companies and the industry's largest contract manufacturer. Our secret to success? Our people. We know an investment in our people is an investment in our company. We strive to understand our team members and support them however we can. By empowering employees through skill development and career advancement opportunities, we emphasize a culture of continuous improvement - both for the business and our people. We want team members that will support us in owning safety together - speaking up when they see a problem. When we focus on our people and safety, it ensures we all are driving better performance as well as on time delivery to our customers!

GENERAL SUMMARY

Operate or tend machines to mix or blend any of a wide variety of food ingredients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Completes pre-op inspection of area
• Prepares and sets up area each day
• Receives and checks ingredients for accuracy
• Scales up ingredients
• Mixes according to specifications
• Determines end-of-run needs
• Responsible for compliance with specifications
• Gives limited work direction to fellow dough mixing associates
• Responsible for documentation and record keeping for area (including, but not limited to, lot tracking, waste, quality checks and standards
• Rheon / Proof / oven back-up
• Other duties as needed by line
• Reports to line lead and/or shift supervisor
• Assist with training of employees
• Responsible for working safely at all times

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job 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 or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Read, write and speak English. Able to communicate and take direction from the line lead and/or the production supervisor.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Must have basic math skills for batch sheets, bake sheets, weight sheets, production worksheets, HACCP compliance forms and any other forms deemed necessary by the production manager.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Attention to detail. Legible record-keeping and data entry skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hand(s) to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or crouch.

The employee must regularly lift up to 50 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds and move/transfer up to 400 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is on Floor 100% of time.

DISCLAIMER

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Federal law obligates us to provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of employees, unless to do so would pose an undue hardship. Please let us know as soon as possible if you need an accommodation to complete these listed essential functions.

Hearthside Food Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL we are a world-class contract manufacturer producing wholesome baked goods, snacks and packaged foods for many of the world's leading food companies. As one of the largest and fastest growing food co-manufacturing companies in the US, we are the proud owner and operator of over 25 facilities globally. Our nearly 10,000 employee-strong organization is leading the way and setting new standards for quality, safety, flexibility and efficiency while feeding families around the globe.

Hearthside's exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for customers of all shapes and sizes, and by our resolute commitment to our belief that there are no great companies without great culture. Our culture of personal empowerment enables growth, learning, and continuous improvement every day!
We are steadfast in our ambition to be the indispensable and most trusted partner to our customers and need your help to do it! Join Hearthside and enjoy a competitive package, outstanding benefits and a diverse work environment.
Hearthside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.