Baking Technician
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Food Science, Manufacturing - Quality Assurance
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Baking Technician: Conducts routine small-scale baking and dough tests.
A Baking Technician in a flour mill conducts routine baking tests on milled flour to ensure it meets strict quality, consistency, and performance standards. They bridge the gap between milling production and end-use, troubleshooting baking issues and supporting commercial sales.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Quality Assurance Baking Tests: Conduct routine test bakes (bread, pastries, cakes) on lab, batch, and commercial mill samples to evaluate flour performance, dough behavior, volume, and texture.
- New Product Development: Assist in formulating, testing, and developing new tailor-made flour blends or enriched products.
- Competitor Analysis & Troubleshooting: Analyze competitor flours, evaluate customer complaints, and test flour-streaming impacts.
- Customer Support & Demos: Assist the sales and technical teams by providing product demonstrations, technical training, and on-site support for industrial customers and bakeries.
- Documentation & Reporting: Accurately record dough absorption, loaf volume, and other metrics. Maintain compliance with safety, HALAL, HACCP, and food hygiene standards.
- Equipment Maintenance: Ensure the in-house test bakery/kitchen and lab equipment are cleaned, sanitized, and properly maintained.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- Undergraduate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Education: Diploma or Certificate in Food Technology, Baking Science, or a related science field.
- Experience: Hands-on experience in commercial baking, R&D, or flour milling quality control is highly preferred.
- Technical Skills: Deep understanding of rheology, dough properties, fermentation, and oven operations.
Soft Skills
- Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, the ability to stand for long periods, and effective communication skills to train clients.
Flour Mill Operator
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Manufacture / Operations, Manufacturing Production
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
A Flour Mill Operator:
- Oversees the grinding and milling process of grains into flour.
- They set up, monitor, and adjust equipment like rollers and sifters to ensure consistent quality, proper extraction rates, and optimal yield.
- They also perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and maintain sanitation standards.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Machine Operation: Start, stop, and monitor control panels and milling machines. Adjust roll settings, flow rates, and temperatures to meet production targets.
- Quality Control: Conduct hourly checks for moisture, fineness, and extraction efficiency. Coordinate with quality control teams to ensure the finished flour meets food safety and company standards.
- Raw Material & Inventory Handling: Oversee the intake of bulk grains (e.g., wheat, corn) and ensure raw materials are properly cleaned and conditioned before milling.
- Maintenance & Sanitation: Perform preventative maintenance, lubricate moving parts, and clear blockages. Keep the facility clean to adhere to strict hygiene and safety regulations.
- Record Keeping: Maintain logs of production data, processing times, and equipment performance. Report any equipment failures or inconsistencies to the production manager.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- High school diploma or GED; specialized training or certification in grain milling or food manufacturing is highly advantageous.
- Experience: Previous experience in a food processing, manufacturing, or agricultural environment is typically required.
- Physical Strength: Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy objects (e.g., 50+ lbs) regularly.
- Technical Skills: Basic mechanical aptitude for equipment troubleshoot and the ability to read gauges, computer screens, and flow diagrams.
- Compliance: Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and workplace safety regulations.
Shift Supervisor
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Manufacturing Production, Manufacturing - Quality Assurance
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
A Shift Supervisor in a flour mill manages the daily operations of a specific shift, ensuring milling targets are met efficiently and safely. They coordinate the milling process, lead teams of operators, enforce quality control, and maintain strict adherence to food safety standards.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Production Management: Execute production schedules, maximize mill yields, and monitor equipment to ensure consistent flour quality and moisture levels.
- Team Leadership: Manage shift personnel, allocate manpower, and provide hands-on training to operators on proper machinery use.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), enforce food safety protocols, and maintain a safe, clean working environment.
- Troubleshooting: Identify mechanical or production issues, coordinate with the maintenance team to resolve abnormalities, and minimize downtime.
- Reporting: Compile and submit shift reports on milling outputs, packing details, and equipment performance to the Production Manager.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- High School Diploma
- Undergraduate Degree
Work History:
- Grain milling or food production environment for 3 to 5 years
- Leadership role for 1 to 2 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Education: Diploma or Degree in Milling Science, Food Science, or Industrial Operations (or equivalent on-the-job experience).
- Key Skills: Strong equipment troubleshooting abilities, knowledge of HACCP/GMP standards, and excellent communication and team-management skills.
