Line Lead
Hostess Brands, LLC

Job Info

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Job Overview
As a part of the Production Team, you are responsible for several bakery manufacturing activities such as performing all operator & utility jobs. As a Lead, you must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, be able to communicate and work effectively in a team structure and be flexible in work
assignments within the utility and operator category. Train the Pan Setter, Feeder, Packer/Carton, Packer/Cases, Shipping Stacker, Handler, Sanitor, Receiver, Palletizer, Mixer, Fryer, Oven Operator, Wrap Operator, Depositor, Scaler, VFFS, Pearson, Vari Straight Right/Left, Enrober, Forklift, Yard Dog. You must be
able to follow both written and verbal instructions, safely and accurately complete assigned duties and maintain GMP standards. You will be a part of the Food Defense Team.

Essential Functions

• Will perform all operator & utility jobs.
• Lead one (1) production line in various roles. (i.e., Helper, Indexer, Feeder, Packer, Catcher, etc.)
• Ensures compliance with Production/Packaging procedure/practices as well as inspecting all areas within
• one (1) line/equipment for any operational and/or mechanical issues.
• Will perform various assigned manual labor tasks to grasp, lift, move, place, and stack items relating to
• the production processes assigned.
• Visually inspects product for quality and quantity.
• Support quality control programs to ensure production procedures follow best practices of food safety
• and quality standards.
• Lead the set-up operation of bakery equipment/manufacturing line, establishing priorities and sequences
• for manufacturing products per production guidelines.
• Review reports and all equipment issues before submitting to the supervisor or manager asap.
• Monitoring runs and performing basic troubleshooting on our Bakery equipment.
• Reports all equipment issues to the supervisor or manager as soon as possible.
• Understands and complies with all safety procedures that apply to daily operations.
• Work safely; follow proper lock out/tag out procedure where applicable.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment by adhering to safety policy and Good Manufacturing Practices
• (GMP) procedures.
• May assist with cleaning and sanitation of equipment and environment pre- and post-production.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude towards customers, clients, coworkers, etc.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation.
• May perform other duties not listed.
• This Lead position has no supervisor responsibilities and no direct reports.

Tools and Equipment

All tools and equipment which are required to be used by the employees shall be supplied and kept in repair by the Employer at no cost to the employee. These items must be kept on the premises.

Minimum Requirements
Ability to work night shift.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Previous safety training preferred.
• Prior food industry experience a plus.
• Familiarity with bakery equipment preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.

Work Environment
This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing
sites can be loud.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee
frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The
employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee
must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. May push and pull trash carts weighing up to 500lb, dough
carts weighing up to 800lb, portable equipment and catch pans weighing up to 500lb. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and
ability to adjust focus. May require use of equipment requiring certification before use. Please see current job
safety analysis.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position.

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