Production Operator

Come Join the Better Ingredients, Better Pizza Team!

We are looking for a Production Team Member who is responsible for producing high quality dough within PJ Food Service specifications, maintaining all equipment in a highly sanitized environment and ensuring all dough is handled properly.

Hiring for first and second shift positions. Second shift includes sanitation duties.

Pay up to $20/hr.

What's on the Menu:

• Place dough balls into clean trays according to PJ Food Service standards.
• Ensure all dough trays are properly dated, stacked and down-stack proper number of trays and maintain rotation practices at proper cooling temperature(s).
• Maintain and document Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards on cleanliness and sanitation to ensure product is free of contamination or foreign material.
• Pre-soak dough trays and process through tray washer.
• Perform advanced lock out/tag out of all dough production equipment prior to cleaning/sanitizing.
• Wash, rinse and sanitize all dough processing equipment and production room upon completion of production.
• Document and sign off on various processes in dough production (sanitation, rejection procedure, dough weight, etc.)
• Adhere to all prescribed safety practices, including wearing the proper safety equipment/uniform.
• Perform general housekeeping for the Quality Control Center as requested.
• Operate floor maintenance equipment to clean carpets and other flooring.
• Use cleaning chemicals and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in a safe and proper manner.
• Ensure compliance with Safety standards, Sanitation and HACCP policies & procedures, federal, state and local regulations (OSHA, FDA, DOL) and all Papa John's International, Inc., policies & procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What are some perks?

• Dough & Degrees, our fully funded online college program. Eligible team members can earn a degree fully online on their own schedule.
• Industry-leading pay
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career advancement opportunities
• In-Store discounts

Critical Ingredients:

• High school or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Food handling certification preferred.
• Ability to read and/or understand written and/or verbal policy, instruction and direction in English required.
• Good eye/hand coordination needed.
• Experience at repetitive activity for a prolonged period of time.
• Basic mathematical skills preferred.
• Basic mechanical skills preferred.