L23 Manual Operator

## Description Production Line Manual Operator Galaxy Desserts, also known as Brioche Pasquier – Galaxy Desserts, is part of the Brioche Pasquier family of bakers, based in France. What really sets us apart is that we do all the crafting, baking, freezing and packaging ourselves. We carry three families of products: (1) Brioche; (2) Croissants; (3) Frozen Desserts, all dedicated to excellence and quality for Retail and Food Service. Our products are either made in France or manufactured at our facility in Richmond, California. Intensely committed to quality, we try and source all our ingredients from the best producers we can find. We endeavor to mitigate our environmental impact and support our community every day. Our core values are based on RESPECT: Recognition, Executive, Simplicity, Passion, Equality, Closeness, and Transparency. They shape our company culture and guide our business strategy. They bring together our employees and are integrated in our everyday work practices. **Job Description** The Production Operator’s primary responsibility will be managing quality and safety standards of food products and food manufacturing. **Key Responsibilities & Reporting Lines** The role of the Production Operator will be to work closely with Production operators, Production Supervisors and Production Quality Assurance Technicians to achieve our goals and mission. **Key Responsibilities:** - Perform manual tasks safely and effectively - Ability to lift heavy loads and transfer them manually - Adheres to the highest standards of company regarding quality and safety standards (programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations) - Follow quality and food safety standards - Follow production process and work instructions - Maintain a clean workstation and production floor during and after production - Remove products and materials that fail to meet quality expectations - Report and alert any issues to Supervisor on duty - Ability to be trained and operate on production equipment - Cover colleagues during breaks and absences with good communication - Any other reasonable duties which may be required by management from time to time **Essential Skills and Requirements:** - Must be able to read and write in English, Spanish a plus - Follow instructions - High level of maturity - Good communication skills - Must be flexible to work (possibility to work overtime / 12 hours per shift / 6 days per week) **Essential Behavioral and Physical Requirements:** The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. - Initiative - Respectful of all co-workers. - Ability to work independently and achieve goals - Team player in communicating with your teammates - Ability to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods during a shift. - Frequent walking on the production floor; occasionally bending, kneeling, reaching, and climbing stairs. - Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds. - Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines. - Regular exposure to a manufacturing environment, including variable or extreme temperatures (freezers, proofers, ovens), moving mechanical equipment, and food ingredients/allergens. - Required use of PPE such as hairnets, beard nets (if applicable), safety shoes, face masks, and other safety equipment, as defined by company policy. - This position requires compliance with all company food safety, quality, GMP, and workplace safety policies. **Galaxy Desserts Benefits Package:** - Competitive PTO and paid holidays - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision - Long-term and short-term disability coverage - Employee Assistance Program - Group Life Insurance - 401(k) plan with generous company matching - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Accounts (HSA) to help you manage pre-tax health expenses DISCLA…