POSITION : Bakery Technician REPORTS TO : Plant Director
We are looking for a Bakery Technician to join our Plant Operations team at our Rossville Plant! Our Bakery Technician will be working closely with the R&D and Operations teams to support standardization in our operations, as well as product development and commercialization efforts. Responsibilities include troubleshooting dough issues on the production line, delivering consistent training to the production team, and conducting bake tests for new and existing products or ingredients.
Requirements
OPPORTUNITIES
In this role, you will have the chance to apply your problem-solving skills and showcase your knowledge of baking and food principles! You will have opportunities to work on exciting R&D and baking challenges and use your creativity and resourcefulness to achieve unique solutions. You may work odd hours on occasion, including early morning or late-night shifts, to accommodate our customer and operational needs. There will be opportunities to grow your skills, learn our unique processes, and with time, develop into a subject matter expert!
HERE IS WHO YOU ARE…
DRIVE & MOTIVATION
- You are familiar with natural / whole food ingredients
- You enjoy coaching, sharing knowledge, and working collaboratively in a team
- You want to expand your knowledge and learn about our unique sprouting processes
- You want to try yourself in a role where baking and science go hand in hand
CHARACTER & ABILITIES
You are meticulous, analytical, and resourceful with your workYou are patient and have a keen eye for detail and accuracyYou are an excellent communicator who works well with different personalitiesKNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
You have strong working knowledge of traditional bakery ingredients and productsYou understand bakery production principles, processes, and equipmentYou have strong baking skillsYou have solid computer skills including MS OfficeEXPERIENCE
You have prior experience in a commercial bakery or food production facilityNICE-TO-HAVE
Product development and R&D experiencePrior education from a recognized baking institute or a relevant baking certificationPrior trainer experience, Lean Manufacturing / Six SigmaCreate and manage databasesTHINGS YOU WILL DO…
Formulate new and existing products to meet objectivesCoordinate and supervise production batch testingProvide support and troubleshooting to the production team, ensuring standards are followedPrepare accurate detailed reports including test methods, results, observations and recommendationsObserve the baking lines, maintaining detailed and comprehensive records of all documentsOrder and manage inventory of lab supplies and reagentsEnsure proper calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipmentOTHER…
May be required to work variable shifts from Sun to ThursAbility to lift up to 12 KGOther duties as assignedBenefits
We offer our team members many benefits to help them achieve their goals and support our company culture :
Opportunities for career growth and developmentCompetitive Healthcare Benefits PackagePerformance Bonus and 401KFree delicious and healthy breadFitness incentive fund to help you thriveFriendly and supportive work environment and an ambitious teamDiscounts at our retail store with a great selection of healthy organic productsCompany social events focused around health, great tasting food and getting together as a teamWant to learn more about our mission and products? Please check us out on Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube