Bakery Mixer/Machine Operator (12hr night shift)- NEW FACILITY!

Palermo's Pizza; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free pizzas

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Palermo's Pizza is seeking a Bakery Mixer/Machine Operator for a 12-hour Night Shift at our Canal Street facility.

You will operate and monitor bakery production equipment, set up machines, verify specifications, and ensure product quality and safety throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• Experience operating production or processing equipment is required.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic math and measurement skills.

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

Experience operating equipment

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Math skills

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma/GED

Job description

BAKERY MIXER/MACHINE OPERATOR

Love Pizza? Love Working with Your Hands? Join Palermo's! At Palermo's, we don't just make pizza—we craft high-quality products with a passion rooted in family, innovation, and tradition. From our beginnings inspired by Sicilian family recipes to becoming one of the fastest-growing frozen pizza manufacturers in the country, we're proud to create products people love.

What You'll Do…

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

What You'll Bring…

Previous Manufacturing Or Food Production Experience Preferred

• Experience operating production or processing equipment is required
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• 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

Why You'll Succeed…

You enjoy operating equipment and keeping production running efficiently.

• You take pride in producing safe, high-quality food products.
• You remain calm under pressure and adapt quickly to changing production needs.
• You're dependable, mechanically inclined, and eager to learn new equipment.
• You enjoy working as part of a team to achieve production goals.

When you'll work...

We're currently hiring for a 12-hour Night Shift at our Canal Street location.

Schedule:

A consistent 12-hour night shift, with the exact start and end times to be determined. Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required based on production needs.

Perks...

• Competitive pay
• 20 free pizzas every month
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning the 1st of the month after hire
• 401(k) & Roth with company match and immediate vesting
• Paid Time Off and a Floating Holiday
• Opportunities for training, skill development, and career advancement
• Employee appreciation events and company-sponsored activities
• A collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement