Machine Operator

Shift: All shifts -All Lines Batter/Dough/Star

Department: All lines Batter/Dough/Star

Supervisor: Varies

About Sara Lee Frozen Bakery

Sara Lee desserts have always stood for incredible flavor and superior value in the frozen food aisle and away from home markets. For the first time in over 60 years, Sara Lee is operating independently as Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, a collection of top brands united in quality and innovation, including Sara Lee®, Chef Pierre®, Van’s®, Bistro Collection®, Superior on Main® and Cyrus O’Leary’s®.

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is proud to take these iconic brands into a new era and to continue the evolution that transformed one small Chicago bakery into an American institution. Using carefully sourced ingredients and time-honored recipes, the company is committed to making life’s moments a little sweeter, putting its customers first and discovering new ways to make everyone’s favorite foods even better.

Working for Sara Lee

Our vision is to be the world’s most beloved bakery by creating irresistible foods, growing with our customers, and delivering value for all. We believe that each of us has unique points of difference and experience to offer. We will achieve success through collaboration and innovation in an environment where employees feel empowered to execute with speed. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Setup and maintain equipment
• Operate assigned equipment
• Maintain a clean work environment throughout shift
• Accurately complete all necessary production documentation where applicable
• Know basic operations of assigned equipment basic trouble solving techniques
• Perform additional tasks as needed to include, but not limited to cross training on other machines and/or in other areas

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Practice good safety habits and have a good safety record
• Practice good manufacturing practices (GMPs)
• Have and maintain good attendance
• Practice good housekeeping at all times
• Must be able to work with support groups to make sure lines are ready to start on time and minimized downtime
• Must know product specifications and how to maintain correct specifications and lines speeds
• Must be willing to follow oral and written instructions
• Must be willing to be flexible
• Organization and written skills
• General knowledge of computers
• Must be willing to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to work 8-12 hour shifts – standing
• Must be willing to work in a production environment requiring safety glasses, hair/beard net, hearing protection, and rubber boots with safety toe
• All PPE is provided by Sara Lee Frozen Bakery
• Must be willing to withstand cold and hot environments
• Must sweep and clean area during and after shift
• Perform additional tasks as needed to include, but not limited to cross training in other areas 

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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