Cutter Machine Operator

Are you ready to elevate your career in manufacturing operations and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America’s most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life’s sweetest moments!  Our location in Le Center, Mn has an open position for Cutter Technician 7am-5pm Monday-Thursday Occ. Friday.

JOB FUNCTION

The position is responsible for operating all cutters (i.e. double cutters, auto cutters) and oversees manual operations, including dome products to ensure finished products reach quality standards. Position works on either a manual line or automated line as directed. Specific essential functions include, but are not limited to the following

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Set up cutter or manual line according to product. 
• Perform preoperational safety inspection (guarding, e-stops, safety devices) 
• Perform changeovers and input settings into the inline cutters, outfeed conveyors and merge table 
• Ensure product identity and keep track of lot numbers 
• Ensure quality of cuts and final appearance of product prior to packaging (i.e. slice count, centered) 
• Follow all good manufacturing practices (GMPs). 
• Abide by all safety regulations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

• Education requirement: High School Degree (GED) or equivalent experience 
• Years of related working experience: 6 months to 1 year related experience  
• Possess normal to excellent manual dexterity and motor skills 
• Possess good eye-hand coordination

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee Encounters while performing the essentials functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Fast paced, working with manual and automated processes and equipment.
• Factory climate changes with the season and employee must dress accordingly.
• Chemical handling is required for production sanitation.
• The facility produces product that will require employees to work with allergens, including, but not limited to: milk, soy, wheat, egg, tree nuts and peanuts

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is North America’s fastest-growing premium dessert company, bringing unparalleled dessert experiences to both retail and foodservice customers. The company, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands:  Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler’s Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Dianne’s Fine Desserts, and Kenny’s Great Pies. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across nine North American manufacturing facilities.

 

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.