Dough Maker

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Flippers Pizza Company is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Dough Mixer Operator to join our food manufacturing team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for producing high-quality dough products by accurately scaling ingredients, operating industrial mixing equipment, monitoring dough temperatures, and following established production procedures. The Dough Mixer Operator plays a vital role in ensuring product consistency, food safety, and production efficiency.

This position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to follow formulas and specifications precisely, and a commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment. The ideal candidate takes pride in producing a consistent, high-quality product while supporting the overall success of the production team.

Responsibilities

• Accurately scale and verify ingredients according to approved formulas and batch sheets.

• Operate industrial dough mixing equipment safely and efficiently.

• Verify and document ingredient weights, water temperatures, dough temperatures, mix times, and batch information.

• Monitor water chiller performance and verify water temperatures meet production specifications before each batch.

• Follow established SOPs, specifications, and production schedules.

• Prepare dough for frozen dough ball production, par-baked pizzas, sauce-baked pizzas, sauce and cheese pizzas, bread sticks, knots, bites, Roman-style products, and other dough products.

• Ensure ingredients are properly identified, labeled, and used according to FIFO practices.

• Perform pre-operational inspections of mixing equipment and work areas.

• Maintain accurate production records, batch documentation, lot codes, temperature logs, and food safety records.

• Spray, prepare, and stage dough trays and equipment as required.

• Assist with dough handling, transferring, scaling, dividing, and staging activities.

• Communicate equipment issues, ingredient shortages, quality concerns, or food safety concerns immediately.

• Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of mixers, utensils, ingredient containers, floors, and surrounding work areas.

• Operate pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment safely when authorized.

• Assist in training new Dough Mixer Operators and team members.

• Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement within the mixing department.

Food Safety & Quality Responsibilities

• Follow all GMPs, food safety procedures, and company policies.

• Adhere to SQF, FSMA, HACCP, allergen control, and sanitation requirements.

• Verify ingredients, formulas, and batch information before each mix.

• Monitor dough and water temperatures to ensure compliance with specifications.

• Immediately report any food safety, quality, equipment, or foreign material concerns.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area at all times.

• Ensure proper handwashing, PPE usage, and personal hygiene requirements are followed.

• Participate in food safety training, audits, inspections, and corrective actions.

• Complete required documentation accurately and in real time.

• Document and communicate corrective actions whenever specifications fall outside limits.

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience in food manufacturing, commercial baking, dough production, or related environments preferred.

• Knowledge of food safety principles, sanitation procedures, GMPs, HACCP, and food manufacturing best practices.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow formulas and specifications.

• Basic math skills for scaling ingredients and verifying batch weights.

• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting ability.

• Ability to accurately complete production, quality, and food safety documentation.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Leadership skills and willingness to assist with training.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.

Hours
Wednesday through Saturday 8am to 6pm (hours may vary depending on production)