A Sweet Place to Work!

Our facility in Bonner Springs, KS is one of the largest muffin producers in the country, producing close to 800,000 muffins per day! No matter how our business grows, one thing remains the same: a deep commitment to customer care, exceptional technical expertise and rigorous standards of excellence. Our promise is to deliver fresh ideas and superior formulations that help our customers create a one-of-a-kind experience.

Rise Baking Company was founded by bakery experts passionate about providing our customers with high quality products and providing a positive, collaborative place to work for our people.

We are a company built on elevating expectations. It’s what sets us apart from others in the baking industry. And our people are our finest ingredient.

We believe the quality of our people is just as important as the quality of our products. Our environment encourages creativity, and we value an entrepreneurial and industrious approach to work —a place where honesty, respect, and trust are the essential ingredients for how we do business. We take pride in working with creative individuals with a passion for what they do, and we’re always looking to expand our team.

We offer a wide variety of professional and management opportunities, including sales, product development, account management, general management, finance, engineering, administration, and information systems management. We also employ a diverse workforce of hourly food production, packaging, quality assurance, warehouse, sanitation personnel, leads, and supervisors.

Like our products, our benefits package offers quality that makes a difference.

Coverage options may include:

• Medical, dental, life, disability, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Company paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
• Performance bonus potential
• 401k plan with company match

Purpose

Execute production schedules at rated throughput in the packaging area in accordance with safety, quality, and food safety specifications.

Essential Functions

• Execute the daily production schedule in the packaging area to meet customer orders
• Ensure timely and accurate packaging of product to maintain processing standards
• Utilize the quality control point system and take corrective actions when deviations are noted
• Manage the finished product traceability system in the packaging area
• Adhere to the allergen control program guidelines, including equipment cleaning and verification activities
• Serve as a 5S and ODR champion
• Take corrective action as assigned by the Supervisor based on pre-operation and daily self-assessment audit findings
• Participate in investigating issues, finding root causes, and developing solutions for issues that arise in the packaging area
• Utilize the performance measurement system for direction in areas of employee safety, food safety, quality, cost, and productivity
• Take actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality deficiencies
• Maintain safe working conditions and preserve the integrity of the environmental health and safety system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined in the Safety Manual
• Participate in mandatory QFS and EHS training program requirements
• Preserve the integrity of the SQF system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined in the QFS Manual
• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education/Experience)

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Food manufacturing experience preferred
• 1+ years of production experience in food manufacturing desired
• Willingness to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays based on business need
• Basic quantitative and analytical skills desired
• Ability to effectively communicate with peers and leadership
• Ability to work cross-functionally, convey equipment issues, and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to think quickly and handle frequent change
• Detail oriented with the ability to organize and multitask
• Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with little supervision