JOB SUMMARY: 

The Break Relief Associate provides scheduled day off relief, breaks and meal-period coverage for production and packaging lines as assigned. This includes relief of operating and support production equipment, including Mixers and V-Mag Machines, as well as other equipment and duties as assigned. This position safely operates and monitors assigned equipment, follows established production and food-safety procedures, and communicates equipment or product concerns promptly to the appropriate team member. The Break Relief Associate helps maintain production continuity while ensuring each assigned operation is covered by a trained employee.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities listed below define the primary duties of the position. As business demands may evolve, additional duties may be assigned to this role by your immediate supervisor.

• Relieve machine operators for scheduled day off relief, breaks and meal periods, including but not limited to mixers, operators and other production positions for which the associate has been trained and authorized.
• Review the status of the operation with the current operator before assuming coverage, including current product, operating settings, production sequence, quality checks, and any known equipment concern.
• Operate, monitor, and make only authorized adjustments to assigned machinery in accordance with training, standard work, and supervisor direction.
• Follow approved recipes, work instructions, production schedules, and product specifications; verify materials and product are correct for the assigned run.
• Perform required checks and accurately complete production, quality, sanitation, and safety records.
• Monitor product and equipment; stop work and notify a supervisor when there is a safety risk, quality issue, equipment malfunction, or condition outside established limits.
• Follow food-safety, allergen-control, sanitation, GMP, and personal-hygiene requirements, including required changeovers and cleaning steps within the scope of training.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and return tools, materials, and equipment to designated locations.
• Communicate clearly during handoffs so the regular operator can safely resume the operation.
• Support other production duties as assigned, provided the associate is trained and authorized to perform them.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing, bakery production, or machine operation preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, production schedules, and safety procedures.
• Basic math, measurement, and recordkeeping skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality, with the ability to work the assigned shift and provide coverage across designated production areas.
• Willingness to complete equipment-specific, food-safety, and safety training before operating machinery independently.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Safety-focused approach and consistent attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and follow standard operating procedures and product specifications.
• Ability to accurately calculate quantities, weights, percentages, and production-related measurements.
• Clear communication and effective shift handoffs.
• Ability to recognize abnormal operating conditions and escalate concerns promptly.
• Ability to work cooperatively with operators, leads, supervisors, quality, sanitation, and maintenance teams.
• Flexibility to move among assigned production stations as coverage needs change.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving equipment, varying temperatures, noise, and production materials.
• The role may require prolonged standing and walking, frequent reaching and bending, and handling or moving ingredients, packaging, tools, or other materials in accordance with site procedures and applicable safety requirements.
• Use of required personal protective equipment is mandatory.
• Specific physical requirements, lifting limits, and environmental conditions should be confirmed for the plant and assigned equipment.Safety and Food-Safety Expectations
• Associates must follow all applicable company policies, plant safety rules, lockout/tagout procedures, food-safety and allergen controls, and equipment-specific operating instructions.
• The Break Relief Associate must not operate equipment without required training and authorization, bypass a guard or safety device, or perform maintenance beyond the associates’s authorization.

EEO Statement 

Crown Bakeries is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any such discrimination or harassment in our workplace and strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce. This EEO policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment. 

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