Bakery Machine Operator — Night Shift, Training & Perks

Palermo Villa, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

20 free pizzas monthly

Medical, dental, and vision insurance—

401(k) & Roth with company match

Paid Time Off and Floating Holiday

Training, skill development, careerAdv

Job summary

Palermo Villa, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Bakery Mixer/Machine Operator for a 12-hour night shift on-site at our canal street facility.

You will operate and monitor bakery production equipment, ensuring product quality and food safety while supporting changeovers, sanitation, and continuous improvement. The role requires hands-on manufacturing experience, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or food production experience preferred.
• Experience operating production equipment required.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• 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.
• Set up equipment and verify production specifications before startup.
• Monitor dough temperatures, quality, and production flow.
• Make equipment adjustments to maintain quality and maximize efficiency.
• Perform routine troubleshooting to minimize downtime and report concerns.
• Complete required quality, food safety, and production documentation.
• Assist with product changeovers, sanitation, startup, and shutdown activities.
• Maintain clean, organized, audit-ready work areas.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Sanitation, and Maintenance to keep operations running smoothly.
• Follow all food safety, GMP, safety, and sanitation requirements.
• Cross-train and operate different bakery equipment as needed.

Skills

Equipment operation

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

SOPs knowledge

Food safety

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Palermo Villa, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Bakery Mixer/Machine Operator for a 12-hour night shift on-site at our canal street facility.

You will operate and monitor bakery production equipment, ensuring product quality and food safety while supporting changeovers, sanitation, and continuous improvement. The role requires hands-on manufacturing experience, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.