About The Role

DescriptionOverview

At Landmark Snacks, the oven operator is an integral part to the production process. The oven operator supervises the cooking process for our products. As part of your responsibilities, you set up, monitor, and adjust oven temperature and time controls. You’ll examine the products during and after cooking to ensure product quality. Oven operators then load and unload product from the oven for the next step in the production process.

Responsibilities

Cook products according to established standards
Maximize oven use to ensure oven is loaded to capacity and filled at all times when necessary
Prep, load, and unload ovens
Monitor cooking throughout the day
Take and record preliminary PH and Water Activity readings
Download oven graphs
Clean ovens on prescribed schedule
Make changes to oven programs as directed

QualificationsSkills and Qualifications

Related food production experience is preferred, but not required
Must be able to lift and push 50+ pounds with or without reasonable accommodations
Sufficient written communication and reading skills
Ability to operate or to quickly learn equipment
Good time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Ability to follow directions
Ability to assess products for quality compliance

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Noise level is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area – earplugs are required in some areas

Must be able to remain in a stationary position during the shift, using repetitive motion

Must be able occasionally lift, push, pull and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds across the plant for various needs

Spends time in cold environments

Must have good hand/eye coordination

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.