Manufacturing ​/ Production, Food Production, Production Associate ​/ Production Line

Job Details

Job Location:

Middlebury - Middlebury, IN 46540
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $16.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage :
None

Job Shift: Day
Job Category:
Manufacturing

Title:

Bakery Mixer

The Bakery Mixer is responsible for the foundational step of the production process: scaling, measuring, and mixing raw ingredients according to recipe formulations to create high-quality doughs and batters. This role requires precision, an eye for consistency, and the physical stamina to keep pace with baking and production schedules.

• Accurately measure, weigh, and combine raw ingredients according to established recipe specifications.
• Operating mixers.
• Ensuring quality standards are being met.
• Maintain an organized and sanitary environment.
• Following GMP and PPE policies.
• Adhering to safety protocols.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Ability to follow recipes precisely and maintain consistency in taste and appearance.
• Ability to monitor dough and batter development throughout the mixing process, checking correct temperature, texture, and consistency before releasing to the baking line.
• Demonstrates eagerness and willingness to learn new tasks.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays when needed.
• Strong basic math skills required for accurately scaling, multiplying, or dividing recipe formulas.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written recipes, safety instructions, and equipment manuals.

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Previous baking or commercial food production experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with commercial mixers, ovens, and high-volume production techniques preferred.

• Capability to perform physical activities, including lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted, bending, standing, walking, reaching, and twisting.
• Comfortable working around large moving machinery and in environments that can be warm and dusty (flour airborne particles).
• Adequate visual and auditory acuity.
• High-heat environments (fire cookers).
• Ability to work in cold temperatures (freezers/refrigerators).
• Fast-paced, team-oriented, and safety-conscious atmosphere.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.