Job Description
Job Purpose:- The Process at Lotus Bakeries is responsible for preparing high-quality product in accordance with Lotus Bakeries' standards.
- Operate and monitor rotary moulder settings to ensure all product meets required specification.
- Supervise the settings in order to according to meet the desired quality parameters and output.
- Coordinate with packaging: start/stop, change over, etc.
- Pro-active attitude towards continuous improvement regarding safety, quality and efficiency
- Key Result Areas:
- Raw materials reception (bulk and goods delivered on pallets)
- Perform change overs.
- Supervision and registration of the settings of rotary moulder and oven
- Frequently empty the bins under the conveyer web
- Checking and registration of the spread parameters (shape, colour & dimensions) to ensure quality output
- Supply the emptied spread containers to the washing machine area
- Clean the installation after production
- Thoroughly clean the spread area on a regular basis according to cleaning plan
- Visual inspection of the spread before pouring and during processing
- Check and register the weight of the spread
- Check whether the spread has the correct dimensions
- Check the spread temperature
- Sampling of spread according to sampling plan
- Assist in the periodic maintenance of the installations
- Check operation of the metal detector
- Supervision of the overall tidiness and cleanliness of the spread area & take necessary actions
- Knowledge and application of necessary GMP & safety rules and standardsEnsure that all checklists and forms are correctly filled outMake proposals towards quality, safety and efficiency improvements and take necessary action
- Knowledge and application of necessary GMP & safety rules and standardsEnsure that all checklists and forms are correctly filled outMake proposals towards quality, safety and efficiency improvements and take necessary action
- Participate in toolbox meetings
Requirements:
Education (degree):High School diploma or equivalent
Competence Profile:
- Work organized and systematic, be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and make decisions in accordance with established policies and regulations. Must possess Lotus Values (Team Spirit, Open Dialogue, Passion) and Lotus leadership skills.
- Specific knowledge:
- Understand basic technical and electrical terms
- Must be able to perform duties following all regulatory GMP/FSMA food hygiene practices.
- Basic computer and math skills
Experience:- Prior Experience in a production setting, ideally in an FDA regulated environment
- Experience operating forklifts and material handling equipment is preferred
- Good communication skills, both written and oral; ability to read and write effectively
- Ability to multi-task and approach tasks with detail-oriented manner
- Aptitude for handling repetitive tasks
Language:
English; verbally & written
Spanish a plus but not required
Personal competences:
- Team spirit, Open Dialogue, Passion
- Continuous improvement mentality
- Organizational skills
- Familiarity with equipment operation
- Ability to adhere to all safety guidelines
- Comfortable lifting 30-50 lbs. on a repetitive basis
- Working on a 12 ft high platform
- Aptitude for handling repetitive tasks
- Ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative team
