Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensation
- Great Work Environment
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Job Summary
We are seeking a Heavy Machine Operator to join our team! As a Heavy Machine Operator, you will operate bread-slicing machines and prepares baked goods for packaging and display. The role involves maintaining product quality, following food safety standards, and supporting bakery operations. . Following all safety guidelines and job specifications to ensure products are completed both safely and on time. You will also perform and record regular maintenance for your equipment, report any defects or issues immediately, and keep equipment in good, clean working order. The ideal candidate has to works well in a team environment and maintains the highest safety standards.
Responsibilities
-Slice loaves of bread using commercial slicing equipment
- Package and label bread products
- Inspect products for quality and freshness
- Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas
- Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines
- Assist bakers and bakery staff as needed
- Stock shelves or prepare orders for customers
- Monitor machine operation and report maintenance issues
Qualifications
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Basic knowledge of food safety practices
- Ability to lift moderate weights and stand for long periods
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Previous bakery or food service experience preferred but often not required
our story
Knickerbocker Bakery produces, distributes and markets gourmet breads throughout Michigan. Knickerbocker is a privately owned family bakery with strong community involvement dedicated to providing our customers with consistent high-quality products and friendly accomodating care.
Our strength comes from the relationships we build. Here at Knickerbocker’s we are passionate about customer service and strive to meet customers expectations.
We hold ourselves accountable to our customers, vendors and team members and believe it is important to treat each person with honesty, courtesy and respect. We know that by continuing to conduct ourselves with the utmost integrity we will be able to achieve mutual success.
employment
Knickerbocker Bakery is a wonderful place to work and is committed to a dynamic growth plan. We provide opportunities for ambitious and capable people. Our management team is dedicated to its mission as well as the success of its employees. Our goal is to maintain satisfied and productive employees, sharing core values, mission and vision.