Baker I at 88 acres food inc – Canton, Massachusetts

Description:

BAKER LEVEL I

Position Title: Baker Level I Date: 2024

Reports To: Shift Manager & Supervisor(s) FLSA: Non-Exempt

NATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITION

88 Acres creates inclusive foods that are better for our bodies, community and planet because we believe you can have it both ways. As a mission-driven brand we have our own allergen-friendly bakery in Massachusetts thoughtfully creating bars and butters with whole seeds and simple ingredients. The Baker I will work as part of the Production Team under the direction of the Production Manager, Production Supervisors, and Machine Operators. The Baker I will work directly on the production line producing 88 Acres snacks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB TASKS

• Perform tasks at different stations on the bar, butter or seed’nola production lines as assigned daily

• Dough loading, handling, spreading, and catching dough in trays from the former

• Taking and recording tray weights and weights of other products

• Feeding and packing on the cartoner, packing bars from the flow wrappers

• Palletizing products

• Filling, labeling and packing jars and pouches

• Work with the Machine Operators to ensure good flow at the station

• Follow proper operating, safety and cleaning procedures as directed by the Production Manager, Supervisors and Machine Operators

• Follow all SQF practices and applicable regulatory requirements as trained and directed by management

• Report any deviation from process, quality or safety standards to a Machine Operator, Supervisor or Manager

• Contribute to the care and maintenance of The Bakery by handling and using equipment and tools properly and following directions

• Participate in cleaning and closing activities at the end of the shift/day

• Help set up stations or prepare ingredients and tools for the next shift or day’s production as directed by the Production Manager and Supervisor

• Other production related tasks as assigned by the shift manager/supervisors

Requirements:

REQUIRED SKILL, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES

• Active listening skills and ability to follow directions as described

• On time, reliable, good attendance, dependable, adheres to policies and standards

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Speaking and coordinating with others to coordinate events

• Team orientation and actively looking for ways to contribute to the team

• Willingness to learn new skills

REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in food production preferred but not required

• Understanding of good manufacturing practices, food safety and food production preferred but not required

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Prolonged standing for extended periods up to 8 hours

• Lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying up to 50 pounds

• Squatting and bending repeatedly

• Working with one or both hands extended overhead or outstretched

BENEFITS

Benefits for full time employees include partial employer funded medical, dental, vision, employer funded life insurance, 401k with company match, PTO, paid holidays, and commuter benefits.

ABOUT US

We are an inclusive food company that creates better food for our bodies, our communities and our amazing planet. Using seeds as our foundation, 88 Acres is redefining the world of free-from and plant-based foods. As a female founded/led and mission-driven company, we built our own bakery in the inner-city of Boston to fuel purposeful jobs into an area of need, ensure safety for those with food allergies and craft that made at-home goodness we all crave. At our certified top 9 allergen-free bakery, we create lines of Seed Butters, Seed + Oat and Protein Bars, and Seed’Nola (upcycled granola clusters that make 88 Acres a zero food waste operation). Since our launch in 2015, we've been fortunate to share our foods with some amazing partners and communities such as Whole Foods, Sprouts, Delta, Jamba, Boston Public Schools, and many more.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

88 Acres is an equal opportunity employer. 88 Acres will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.