1st Shift Master Mixer - SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE $2,500

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review daily production schedule and recipe sheets to determine batch requirements and sequence.
• Accurately weigh, measure, and stage all dry and liquid ingredients using scales, measuring tools, and automated dosing systems.
• Verify ingredient quality, lot numbers, expiration dates, and allergen status before use.
• Mix ingredients into mixers according to proper sequence outlined in the formula.
• Operate industrial mixers, water meters, hydraulic lifts, and auxiliary equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor and control mixing times, speeds, and stages to ensure dough development meets quality standards.
• Inspect dough texture for gluten formation, dough strength, and proper mix endpoint.
• Troubleshoot mixing issues such as under-mixing, over-mixing, improper hydration, or ingredient clumping.
• Coordinate with mixers to promptly discharge batches into dough troughs or hoppers.
• Conduct in-process quality checks: dough temperature, batch weight, and visual evaluation.
• Identify common dough defects such as dryness, stickiness, tunneling, or low elasticity.
• Complete batch sheets for each mix, documenting ingredient weights, dough temperatures, mix times, and lot codes.
• Accurately record deviations, adjustments, and corrective actions taken.
• Maintain proper documentation for ingredient traceability.
• Report batch yields, scrap, and overages to supervisors for inventory reconciliation.
• Inspect mixers, hydraulic lifts, water meters, and controls before each shift for safe and proper operation.
• Ensure mixing equipment is properly lubricated, sanitized, and free of ingredient buildup.
• Report equipment malfunctions immediately and assist maintenance by describing observed issues.
• Assist with end-of-shift cleaning of mixers, hoppers, tools, scales, and surrounding areas.
• Follow all GMPs, including handwashing, glove use, allergen controls, and hair/beard net requirements.
• Prevent cross-contamination by keeping allergen and non-allergen ingredients separated.
• Keep the mixing area clean, organized, and free of spills, debris, or safety hazards.
• Follow proper chemical handling and sanitation procedures for cleaning tools and equipment.
• Immediately report any potential food safety concerns, foreign material risks, or contamination events.
• Follow all safety rules, including safe lifting techniques, equipment guarding, LOTO, and proper PPE use.
• Maintain awareness of pinch points, moving parts, and high-noise areas.
• Ensure surfaces are dry and free from slip hazards, especially around water and dough.
• Participate in safety meetings, training sessions, and hazard identification programs.
• Maintain a consistent pace of batch preparation to keep production lines supplied with dough.
• Adjust batch sequencing based on line speed, dough proofing requirements, or urgent production needs.
• Reduce downtime by preparing ingredients ahead of schedule and staying aware of upcoming batches.
• Support line changeovers by cleaning and preparing equipment, resetting scales, and staging ingredients.

Qualification Requirements

• 3+ years bakery manufacturing experience, especially with dough mixing or processing.
• Previous experience as a Mixer Operator, Dough Maker, or Lead in a bakery environment.
• Experience operating industrial mixers (e.g., spiral mixers, horizontal mixers, planetary mixers).
• Experience working with allergen controls and specialty doughs (gluten-free, dairy-free, high-moisture mixes, etc.).
• Ability to troubleshoot batch inconsistencies and make minor formula adjustments within approved limits.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMPs, SQF, and food safety regulations.
• Leadership or team lead experience, especially in coordinating mixing workflow and training team members.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus for training and communication.