Oven Operator
Big Creek Foods — Gainesville, GA
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Starting $18.00 per hour
Schedule: 8-hour shift, Monday to Friday — hours may be adjusted based on plant needs.
Work Location: In person — Gainesville, GA 30501
About Big Creek Foods
Big Creek Foods is a Gainesville, Georgia-based manufacturer of premium, made-in-the-USA pet treats. Founded in 2013, we produce air-dried treats, whole-muscle jerky, semi-moist treats, and functional pet nutrition products for leading pet brands — all made in a state-of-the-art facility that meets the same food-safety standards used in human food production. In 2023, we joined forces with European pet nutrition company Scholtus, expanding our capabilities and global reach while staying true to our roots: high-quality ingredients, careful formulation, and treats that pet parents can trust.
Job Summary
The Oven Operator supports the Production Supervisor by performing oven and production-related duties under the direction of the management team. This role is responsible for running cook cycles correctly, meeting critical control points, and keeping accurate records to ensure every batch of product meets our quality and food-safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Manage oven mapping by measuring water activities.
- Monitor oven performance by starting the correct cook cycles/schedules, tracking cook time, and reaching CCPs.
- Handle and remove products from the oven after product reaches CCP and acceptable water activities.
- Maintain and record oven-related data on written documents and on the board.
- Assist the Production Supervisor with tasks as needed.
- Answer team member questions, help with team member problems, and support team member work for quality, food safety, and personal safety compliance.
- Enforce company policies and procedures on the production floor.
- Attend company meetings as needed and complete other projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Basic computer skills.
Skills & Attributes
- Attention to detail and ability to complete work thoroughly.
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Solid verbal and written communication skills.
- Coaching, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Mathematical ability.
- Communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
- Time management.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- Work may be performed in both inside and outside environments.
- Must often walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Must often use hands to finger, handle, feel, or run objects, tools, or controls.
- Close vision required due to computer work.
- Ability to routinely push/pull trucks and carts filled with product ranging from 400 to 1,000 pounds.
- Ability to routinely lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to climb ladders and clean overhead structures.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Works near or with moving mechanical parts.
- Exposed to wet, cold, hot, and/or humid conditions.
- Ability to work in environments ranging from 35°F to 120°F.
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderately noisy.
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, 401k.
How to Apply
Apply directly through Indeed. Big Creek Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Language:
License/Certification:
- Drivers License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Gainesville, GA 30501 (Required)
Work Location: In person
