Decorator- 1st, 2nd & 3rd shift

This position is offered by a leading company specializing in the production of high-quality cake products, dedicated to delivering exceptional taste and visual appeal. The company operates within the food manufacturing industry and upholds rigorous standards for safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. With a commitment to continuous improvement and employee development, this organization values teamwork, safety, and product excellence in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The role offered is a full-time position with a starting pay of $15.50 per hour, plus additional shift differentials of $0.75 for second shift workers and $2.00 for third shift workers, reflecting the company's recognition of the varied work schedules and the demands of maintaining consistency across all shifts.

The role of Cake Decorator is pivotal to maintaining the company’s reputation for quality and customer satisfaction. The primary responsibility involves assembling and decorating various cake products in accordance with specified designs and high standards. The decorator works as part of a finishing line team, which includes roles such as dumper, platter, spreader, icer, borderer, fixing, crumbers, budder/leafer, lidder, and packer. The position requires proficiency in using specific tools and techniques to apply controlled portions of icing, filling, and garnishes on cakes. Employees in the decorator role must understand product specifications thoroughly and adjust decorating processes accordingly to ensure each finished product meets company standards.

Moreover, the position involves operating and making minor adjustments to automatic icing and packaging equipment, inspecting packaging materials, and ensuring that finished products are uniform and meet quality criteria. This job demands adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety standards, and company policies, which are crucial elements in managing food safety risks and maintaining workplace safety standards. Employees are expected to actively participate in maintaining a clean and orderly work environment during downtime, shift changes, and at shift end. The company also offers a tiered system for decorators, including apprentice, decorator, senior decorator, and master decorator levels, each with specific responsibilities and pay levels.

Working in this role requires physical stamina and manual dexterity as employees will perform repetitive motions, stand for full shifts, and occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds. Push and pull tasks involving wheeled bowls weighing over 750 pounds are also required. The ideal candidate must be able to work overtime and tolerate potential allergens such as peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood, and shellfish. The company fosters a culture built on core values emphasizing people, safety, customer partnerships, collaboration, communication, and a results-driven approach to business. Employees are empowered and engaged to contribute to the company’s success while ensuring a safe and supportive working environment.