bakery machine operator - food and beverage processing

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Hot

Work setting

• Food processing plant
• Bakery

Tasks

• Perform corrective machine adjustments
• Record production information
• Observe gauges, computer printouts and video monitors to verify specified processing conditions
• Clean machines and immediate work areas
• Inform supervisor of mechanical malfunctions or product irregularities
• Make adjustments to process variables
• Maintain shift log of production and other data
• Set up and adjust processing and packaging machines
• Check products for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards

Type of operation

• Mixing
• Baking or cooking

Equipment and machinery experience

• Single function machine

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Team player

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)