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Bakery - Mixer Bakery Manufacturing (1st Shift and 2nd Shift)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.50 - $20.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Affordable healthcare upon eligibility
Company-Sponsored Life Insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
401(k) plan upon eligibility
Paid Time Off
birthday PTO
Referral bonuses
Shift differential on eligible shifts
competitive pay

Job Description

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods is a well-established family-founded company deeply rooted in the Richmond community, known for its commitment to delivering high-quality, homestyle food products. The company fosters a workplace culture centered on values such as honesty, safety, helpfulness, and ingenuity, making it an inviting and supportive environment for employees. Ukrop’s has earned a reputation for excellence by focusing on teamwork, quality, and customer satisfaction, which are essential to its continued success and growth in the food manufacturing industry. The company prides itself on maintaining high standards of food safety and quality through rigorous protocols and dedicated employee engagement.

As a Bakery Mixer at Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, you will play a critical role in producing some of the most beloved bakery items including cakes, pies, rolls, and icings. This full-time position requires hands-on involvement with mixing equipment and ingredients to create consistent, high-quality doughs and mixes according to strict recipes. Your attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy and consistency ensures that Ukrop’s products meet the highest standards and delight customers every time. You will be responsible for operating mixers, scales, and meters, checking mixture temperatures, and following stringent food safety practices including HACCP, SSOP, GMP, and SQF protocols.

The role demands teamwork, precision, and a passion for food manufacturing in a fast-paced environment, requiring you to collaborate closely with bakery associates and supervisors to meet production schedules efficiently. You will manage setup and breakdown of the mixing area daily, maintain sanitation and organization according to SQF guidelines, and keep accurate production records. Ukrop's values continuous improvement and expects you to be proactive in learning new procedures and supporting system enhancements to maintain and elevate product excellence.

This position offers competitive pay, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, company-sponsored life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan upon eligibility. The working environment involves physical activity such as standing for long periods, bending, lifting, and handling industrial equipment, reflecting the dynamic nature of the bakery production process. By joining Ukrop's Homestyle Foods as a Bakery Mixer, you become part of a dedicated team focused on creating delicious food products that uphold tradition and quality, while supporting a positive and safety-centered workplace culture.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • one to five years of experience in food service or food manufacturing preferred
  • accurately measure, mix, and track production to maintain quality standards
  • use sound judgment when addressing mixing or batching issues
  • work effectively with bakery associates and supervisors
  • ability to read and comprehend recipes, measurements, and production reports
  • maintain consistent attendance and meet production schedules
  • comfortable working flexible schedules including early mornings, long shifts, and varying start times

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • one to five years of experience in food service or food manufacturing preferred
  • accurately measure, mix, and track production to maintain quality standards
  • use sound judgment when addressing mixing or batching issues
  • work effectively with bakery associates and supervisors
  • ability to read and comprehend recipes, measurements, and production reports
  • maintain consistent attendance and meet production schedules
  • comfortable working flexible schedules including early mornings, long shifts, and varying start times

Job Duties

  • Learn and master cake, pie, roll, and icing mixes
  • produce high-quality mixes in a timely and efficient manner
  • read and follow recipes accurately to ensure product consistency
  • properly handle products, use equipment safely, and follow food safety practices
  • operate all scales, mixers, meters, and related equipment
  • check dough and mixture temperatures for every batch to maintain quality
  • set up and break down the mixing area daily

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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