Orlando
Job DescriptionBenefits: • 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, breadsticks, 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)