QCC NJ, USA
11 days ago
Production Team Member

What’s Unique About You Is What Makes Us Better! Diversity is our strength and competitive advantage. Bring your flavor to the Papa John's team today!

Job Summary

The Production Team Member 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. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Place dough balls into clean trays according to PJ Food Service standards. 

Monitor productivity standards by analyzing metrics surrounding key performance indicators.  Recommend/implement ways to improve performance. 

Insure all dough trays are properly dated, stack 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 insure product is free of contamination or foreign material. 

Presoak 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 PJFS 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.

Education, Experience & Certifications

High school or equivalent preferred. 

Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment preferred. 

Food handling certification preferred. 

Functional Skills

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.

Our Values

EVERYONE BELONGS - We believe connectedness and belonging are the essential ingredients to our success

DO THE RIGHT THING - We are relentlessly focused on quality and integrity and make the right choices, even when it's difficult

PEOPLE FIRST - To craft positive experiences for our customers, we take care of each other first

INNOVATE TO WIN - We champion and challenge for a better way in all we do

HAVE FUN - We find joy, create meaningful impact and celebrate the journey together

Our Core Competencies

CUSTOMER CENTRIC - We leverage data and insights to craft a customer experience that builds relationships, cultivates trust, and delivers excellence

RESULTS DRIVEN – We focus on measurable outcomes by remaining optimistic, tenacious, and persistent even in the face of challenges

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT - We champion for better through strategic risk taking, experimentation and challenging the status quo

BIAS FOR ACTION - We courageously lead, drive towards decisions, and maintain agility to meet the demands of our dynamic industry

WINNING TOGETHER - We work together to unlock our full potential by actively collaborating and contributing in a cross-functional capacity

Papa Johns is an equal opportunity employer.

Papa Johns is a federal contractor that participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. We also comply with all Right to Work requirements. Official E-Verify and Right to Work notices are available for applicants to review in both English and Spanish.

Everybody loves pizza, which means they also love the people who are behind the scenes working to deliver it. This is complex and challenging work – but let’s face it – it’s also pizza! If you want a fulfilling career with a company that’s always moving forward, we’re the right place.

Papa John's is a Federal Contract employer who participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. For more information please view the following PDFs: E-Verify Poster (English) - Right to Work Poster (English) - E-Verify Poster (Spanish) - Right to Work Poster (Spanish) Papa John's is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information please click on the following PDF. See terms & conditions for site use.

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