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Position Summary – A Day in the Life 

The Mixer Operator assembles ingredients, portions, weighs, and formulates according to customer specifications. This position operates a computer-controlled mixing system producing dough products. Daily tasks include recording of ingredient lot numbers, weighing and combining product ingredients using a scale, physically putting ingredients into a 1,000-pound-capacity mixer, recording mix times, dough temperatures, moisture percentages and other data on paperwork, programming mixer settings using a function-key-style computer terminal, washing/rinsing/sanitizing equipment, mixing water and dry yeast to produce yeast slurry used in dough production, shoveling ice into large bins for use in dough mixing. 

Job duties and responsibilities 

• Control the flow of allergens in the Sheeter room. 
• Control accurate formulations, document lot numbers, raw dough temperatures, and dough moisture percentages. 
•  Make ice formula adjustments as necessary, communicating to the bakery lead if a product is not meeting its specification. 
• Understands the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements. 
• Takes a macro approach to the overall operation of the dough room. 
• Controls amount of scrap in batches and lines 
• Is the first line of defense for people entering the bakery without proper PPE or washing hands improperly. 
• Maintains a clean work area by using brooms, mops, and dustpans. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Quality and Food Safety requirements 

• Comply with all USDA, FDA, ODA regulations 
• Understand and perform all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) 
• Report all Food Safety concerns immediately to your Team Leader 
• Be aware of all safety guidelines (including by not limited to: LO/TO, HazCom Chemical Handling, Confined Spaces, PPE), and maintain a safe working environment. 
• Report to the Team Leader and or Supervisor any issues or suggestions to improve quality performance or the working environment. 

Minimum requirements 

Education 

• Basic Math and Reading Skills necessary.  

Work Experience 

• Food manufacturing experience is a plus.  
• Experience working in a fast-paced team atmosphere is preferred. 
• Internal candidates should be considered expert level by the Bakery Lead at the mixer position, indicating ability to operate and troubleshoot the position for an entire shift with consistent success.  
• External candidates should have equivalent expertise and experience on similar or identical equipment. 

Physical Requirements 

• Able to stand and walk on concrete for up to 12 hours. 
• Able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly (typically 150 times) throughout the workday. 
• Body agility is emphasized, including ascending or descending stairs, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. 
• Hazard including proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, and exposure to chemicals.  
• Able to perform repetitive tasks for up to 12 hours with constant hand and wrist movement. 

Donatos is just as dedicated to our Associates as we are to our guests. After all, delivering the best food and service starts with attracting (and keeping) the very best team members.
Whether you’re looking for your first job or want to advance your career, you’ll love being part of a work environment that’s not just rewarding and fun, but supportive too. We’re committed to hiring associates who we feel will be a great fit with the Donatos family – and then empowering them to become leaders who bring out the full potential of everyone around them.