Nature's Bakery · 16 hours ago
Processing Operator
Hazelwood, Missouri, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21/hr - $21/hr
1+ years expNature’s Bakery is one of the fastest growing snack brands in the category, recently joining KIND and the Mars family of companies. The Processing Operator role involves running equipment, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring smooth production lines for their fig-bars, while also providing opportunities to build valuable skills and take on more responsibilities.
Health CareNutritionSnack Food
Responsibilities
Creating batch records in SAP
Gathering raw ingredients like sugar and measuring them precisely following recipes
Building batches or kits for the mixers
Creating labels in SAP/Checking inventory
Moving kits from pre-scale to the mixer (using a forklift)
Loading ingredients into the mixer using proper tools (like sifters and box cutters)
Following batch recipes carefully, especially timing (e.g., jam every 40 minutes)
Managing time efficiently to produce more batches
Loading dough and jam into hoppers that combine into our fig bars
Using forklifts to move materials to hoppers
Maintaining oven temperatures and entering data into our system
Troubleshooting jams and cleaning equipment
Cutting bars into the correct sizes
Removing any defective products (burned, misshapen, holes)
Communicating with the extruders about jams or issues
Supporting different areas as needed
Moving simple tasks out of other departments
Operating forklifts and managing materials efficiently
Qualification
Required
Must be able to effectively deliver and receive verbal communication
Must be able to read machine operating instructions and manuals as needed
Ability to read and interpret quality documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands or feel and reach
The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Ability to work in cold and warm environments
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Working knowledge of the manufacturing process, typically resulting from a minimum of one year experience in related jobs
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees
401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility
Paid vacation (40 hours)
Paid time off (40 hours)
Holiday pay (11 days)
Paid short-term disability
Paid life insurance
Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
Wellness Benefits and Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Company
Nature's Bakery
Nature's Bakery is an on-the-go snack foods brand that supports health conscious living and active lifestyles.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-12-02Acquired
Leadership Team
Lauren Spear
CEO and General Manager
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