Baker (Nights) - Bluffton Plant

Role Overview

The Bluffton, Indiana plant is expanding, and this is an opportunity to join a growing pretzel production team. The organization values quality, teamwork, and a family-style culture built on strong relationships and leading by example. The Dot’s Pretzels brand has grown significantly, creating the need for additional team members at the Bluffton location.

Pay and Incentives

• Weekly pay is offered.
• Eligible candidates can receive a $500 sign-on bonus.

Benefits and Rewards

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin on day 30.
• 401(k) retirement plan is available.
• $1,000 referral bonus is included.
• Paid time off is provided.

Shift Details

• Night shift positions are available.
• Schedules run for 12 hours, from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am.
• Employees work 3 to 4 days per week.
• The schedule follows a 2-2-3 rotation: 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, then 3 days off.

Selection Process

• Communication during hiring will be handled by phone, email, and text, so a valid email address is required.
• Applicants must complete and pass an online pre-employment assessment.
• Qualified candidates will be contacted by phone to arrange an onsite interview.
• After an offer is made, a background check, drug screening, and physical assessment are required.

Job Summary

Bakers begin the pretzel-making process. The role involves operating a large mixer and extruder using computer-based controls and manual measuring methods. Prior machine operating experience is essential, and experience in a large bakery environment is an added advantage.

Key Duties

• Work according to standard operating procedures to maintain steady product quality.
• Identify and manage different dough textures.
• Keep hoppers supplied with the correct amount of dough.
• Measure minor ingredients accurately by taking catch samples.
• Monitor dough temperature.
• Inspect the flour sifter at the start of each shift.
• Verify that drives, cookers, salters, ovens, dryers, discharge systems, and proofing conveyors are functioning correctly and set properly.
• Track cuts per minute as required.
• Check and document caustic readings every 30 minutes in BakerQC.
• Check and record wet weights and lengths every 30 minutes in BakerQC.
• Enter inventory movements in S4 Hana.
• Record all ingredient lot numbers.
• Maintain the salter at the correct fill level.
• Alert leads, QA, and packers when defective product is found and communicate how long it is expected to last.
• Keep the immediate supervisor informed of any issues.
• Carry out any additional duties assigned by supervision or management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of hire.
• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• At least one month of related experience or training is needed.
• The role requires the ability to read and understand straightforward instructions.
• Basic math skills are needed, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers and decimals.

Preferred Background

• Experience in manufacturing or food manufacturing is preferred.
• Helpful experience includes GMP, SQF, autonomous or preventive maintenance, continuous improvement, and warehouse systems such as SAP or LPR.

Physical and Work Conditions

• The position is in a standard manufacturing setting.
• Employees must be physically capable of performing the job duties.
• Standing and walking are frequent parts of the work.
• Occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds is required.
• Safety equipment may be required or recommended, including eye protection with side shields, hearing protection, and hair or beard nets.

Additional Information

The job summary is intended to describe the overall nature and level of work, but it is not a complete list of every duty, qualification, or working condition. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities so they can perform the essential functions of the role.

Equal Opportunity Notice

The employer provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected categories under applicable laws. The company also identifies itself as an equal opportunity employer for minority, female, disabled, and protected veteran candidates.

Accommodation Contact

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact the HR Service Center at [email protected].