2nd Shift- Manufacturing Production Mixer

Rustic Bakery International, Inc.; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rustic Bakery International, Inc. is seeking a dependable Mixer to efficiently produce flatbread or cookie dough, working with the manufacturing team to meet batch targets and maintain quality. You will be trained in GMP and Food Safety, operate commercial equipment, and follow strict timelines.

Second shift personnel earn an extra $0.50/hour. Regular hours are 11:00 AM–7:30 PM, Monday–Friday with Saturday overtime during busy seasons.

Qualifications

• Must follow GMP and food safety protocols.
• Ability to measure and weigh ingredients accurately.
• Ability to read batch sheets/recipes.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills.
• Good teamwork and training abilities.
• Basic math skills for weighing and measuring.
• Willingness to work Sundays–Thursdays, with overtime during busy seasons.

Responsibilities

• Follow batch-sheet/recipe for dough and develop mixes.
• Measure and weigh ingredients accurately.
• Combine ingredients in proper sequence and sign off when processed for correct time.
• Maintain strict timelines to ensure the freshest product.
• Visually inspect mixes for quality and appearance.
• Operate commercial equipment safely; perform minor changeovers.
• Clean equipment and perform basic maintenance; report issues.
• Complete batching and traceability paperwork for food safety.
• Train and mentor the Assistant Mixer.
• Follow all safety policies, GMP, and sanitation standards.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Maintain a positive demeanor with coworkers and supervisors.

Skills

Follow instructions

Accuracy

Safety compliance

Bilingual

Decision making

Team training

Basic math

Organization

Flexible schedule

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for efficiently and accurately producing flatbread or cookie dough. This requires working together with other mixing and manufacturing team members to ensure optimum efficiency and promptly reporting any concerns. Must be trained in all GMP and Food Safety protocols. Knowledge of equipment operations and safety protocols is required. Regularly scheduled hours will be 11am to 7:30pm, Monday through Friday (and Saturdays during busy season, the 6th day will qualify for overtime). All 2nd shift positions earn an extra $.50/hour in addition to the base rate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately follow a batch-sheet/recipe for all dough. Develop mixes paying close attention to time, temperature, and exceptions to formulas.
• Accurately measure and weigh ingredients.
• Combine all ingredients in proper sequence. Sign off that each ingredient has been added and processed for the correct amount of time as outlined in the mixing system (WIP/Formula Sheet).
• Follow a strict timeline to ensure the freshest product.
• Visually inspect mixes for quality, quantity, and appearance.
• Operate commercial grade equipment and machinery in a safe and efficient manner. Perform minor equipment changeovers as required.
• Routinely clean the equipment and perform basic maintenance. Report any equipment issues to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Complete batching and traceability paperwork as required for food safety procedures. Accurately record lot codes.
• Train and mentor the Assistant Mixer.
• Understand and follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Maintain a positive demeanor toward all coworkers and supervisors.
• Understand and adheres to all Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP), food safety and sanitation standards.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to complete tasks with accuracy.
• Able to consistently follow all safety requirements.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Shows good judgment, sound reasoning, and good decision-making skills
• Good team building and training abilities; Strong motivational skills.
• Ability to use a calculator to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Must be able to accurately record results.
• Organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work Sunday through Thursdays (and Fridays during the busy season), overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing facility required.