Bakery Equipment Operator — 1st Shift, Growth & Benefits

Palermo Villa, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

20 free pizzas every month

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) & Roth with company match

Paid Time Off and Floating Holiday

Training, skill development, careeradv

Employee appreciation events and team

Collaborative, safety-focused culture

Job summary

Palermo Villa, Inc. is hiring a Bakery Mixer/Machine Operator for our 1st Shift at the new West Milwaukee facility. You will operate and monitor bakery production equipment, ensuring quality, food safety, and efficiency while supporting changeovers, sanitation, and continuous improvement.

The role requires prior manufacturing or food production experience, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or food production experience preferred.
• Experience operating production or processing equipment is required.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to follow work instructions, SOPs, and food safety procedures.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well on a team.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor bakery production equipment used throughout the manufacturing process.
• Set up equipment and verify production specifications before startup.
• Monitor product quality, dough characteristics, temperatures, and production flow throughout the shift.
• Make equipment adjustments to maintain product quality and maximize efficiency.
• Perform routine troubleshooting to minimize downtime and communicate equipment concerns when needed.
• Complete required quality, food safety, and production documentation.
• Assist with product changeovers, sanitation, startup, and shutdown activities.
• Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready work areas; partner with Production, Quality, Sanitation, and Maintenance to keep operations running efficiently.
• Follow all food safety, GMP, safety, and sanitation requirements.
• Cross-train and operate different bakery equipment as business needs require.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Equipment operation

Mechanical aptitude

Team communication

Quality focus

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Production equipment

Job description

Palermo Villa, Inc. is hiring a Bakery Mixer/Machine Operator for our 1st Shift at the new West Milwaukee facility. You will operate and monitor bakery production equipment, ensuring quality, food safety, and efficiency while supporting changeovers, sanitation, and continuous improvement.

The role requires prior manufacturing or food production experience, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.