Dough Mixer Operator I - Entry-Level Bakery Production

Flowers Baking Co. Newton, LLC; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Professional growth

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Lafayette, LA is seeking an Equipment Operator to ensure proper dough preparation according to formula and standards, and to maintain production flow.

The role emphasizes accuracy in scaling, timing, and data recording, with a focus on safety and compliance within a fast-paced bakery environment. The position requires 1+ year of production experience, basic mixer knowledge, and the ability to read and record information.

Qualifications

• One or more years of production experience as a helper, six months basic knowledge of mixer procedures and mixer operator.
• No educational prerequisite; however must have demonstrated ability to read, comprehend and record necessary information applicable to job.

Responsibilities

• Ensures consistency on all doughs by proper scaling and time and temperature control according to production standards.
• Maintains schedule by getting dough mixed efficiently and to dividers on time in order to maintain production flow.
• Maintains record of temperature of dough mixing times and other required data.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area(s).
• Practices and complies with all company policies and procedures including safety and work rules, etc.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervision.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Performance of other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures

Skills

Production experience

Mixer procedures

Reading and recording data

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Lafayette, LA is seeking an Equipment Operator to ensure proper dough preparation according to formula and standards, and to maintain production flow.

The role emphasizes accuracy in scaling, timing, and data recording, with a focus on safety and compliance within a fast-paced bakery environment. The position requires 1+ year of production experience, basic mixer knowledge, and the ability to read and record information.