Production Specialist
On-siteSacramento, California, United States
Job Summary
Produce doughnuts and related products by preparing dough, glazing, filling, and icing ingredients according to approved recipes while monitoring quality throughout the process. Safely operate production equipment including proofers, fryers, and mixers, and perform basic troubleshooting when issues arise. Maintain food safety and sanitation standards by following health department regulations, completing production logs, and executing "clean as you go" procedures across all work areas. Manage product rotation, stage items for display, and support shop operations through inventory organization and teamwork. Work in a fast-paced environment with variable schedules including early mornings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- Basic math skills
- Ability to read, write, and identify numbers
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to safely operate production equipment and follow safety procedures
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to work flexible schedules including early mornings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
- Standing and walking for extended periods during the work shift
- Lifting and carrying ranges: 0–10 lbs: Frequent, 11–25 lbs: Frequent, 26–50 lbs: Frequent, 51–75 lbs: Occasional with assistance
- Frequent lifting of ingredient bags, dough containers, racks, trays, and production supplies
- Pushing and pulling approximately 10–40 lbs of force occasionally
- Frequent use of hands for mixing, glazing, processing, packaging, cleaning, and equipment operation
- Ability to follow detailed recipes, formulas, and production procedures
- Ability to maintain attention to detail and product quality standards
- Ability to manage multiple production tasks simultaneously
- Ability to identify and correct quality issues
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally
- Ability to adapt to changing production needs and priorities
- Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance
Desired Qualifications
- Previous food production, bakery, manufacturing, or kitchen experience
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