Wrapper Tech

Responsible for setting up wrapping machines for a variety of product being produced, ensure the proper code is being ran and is in correct location and is legible, completing code verification, seal integrity, packaging verification and lot tracking check sheets at specified times and notifying supervision when any check is not in compliance with company standards. Ensure machines are running at proper speeds. Keep work area and machines clean always.

This position will also be responsible for troubleshooting, programming automation and controls systems involving PLC's (Programmable logic controllers) for the wrappers. Must be able to create and read logic and flow diagrams for program design, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up.

• →Ensure that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards of food quality, safe processes, compliance with all appropriate legal requirements and a focus on continuous process improvement

• →Maintain current and complete records of all activities – i.e. PM’s, safety, inventory, asset inventory, etc.
• →Perform other duties relating to the department.
• →Conduct yourself in a professional manner

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous management experience is desired.
• A BS in Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering is desired but not required.
• Understanding of commercial bakeries and bakery equipment 
• Understands the functionality of ingredients with time and temperature in the baking process
• Understands the unique equipment in a bakery production plant, along

with operation of that equipment relative to the baking process. Ability to trouble shooting equipment to ensure optimum efficiency and product quality.

• Oral and Written Communication - Effective
• Personal Computer Skills - Literate with MS Excel, Word.
• Electrical and electronic troubleshooting.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Manufacturing Environment, This will be for PM shift

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to climb ladders is required
• Ability to sit (5%), stand (25%), walk (25%), kneel/squat (25%), and bend (20%) for 8 hours.  Ability to lift approximately up to a maximum of 75 pounds, approximately 2 times per week from floor to waist.
• Ability to reach overhead various times per day and to ground various times per day.
• Climbing stairs and ladders various times per day.  

OTHER ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS NOT LISTED ABOVE INCLUDE:

• Setting and Achieving Goals - Successfully coaches, trains, and follows up with people to ensure production goals are met. 
• Understands Hostess scheduling for efficiency, ingredient and product flow, and distribution.
• Familiar with Hostess bread cake products and equipment

MACHINES/TOOLS USED:

• Please see Engineering tool list

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. 

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.