Mixers are responsible for scaling and mixing ingredients to produce sweet dough and /or batters of specified flavours, textures and/or colour in accordance with specific recipe guidelines. Bakers ensure timely baking and cooling of Treasure Mills’ baked products while maintaining quality control and an organized production facility.

For Mixing:

• Pre-scale (weigh) ingredients with a high degree of precision
• Dump weighed ingredients into mixing machine by following the instructions on the recipe
• Must learn to understand how each ingredient affects the dough
• Ensure that all ingredients are properly stored and kept fresh
• Record production and test data for each food product batch, such as the ingredient used, temperature, pH, viscosity, lot number, and end time

For Baking:

• Carefully pre-heat the oven to the desired temperature for the products to be baked
• Ensure that batter does not sit for any extended period prior to baking
• Check the oven for proper working conditions
• Visually observe the baking process so that no products are over or under baked
• Complete QC check sheet throughout the shift

For Both:

• Maintain clean, organized and sanitary area
• Report any problems on a timely basis to the production supervisor
• Responsible for food safety and a clean working environment
• Adhere to plant policies and procedures, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

Requirements

• Mixing and / or Baking experience preferred, but not necessary
• Knowledge and experience in food industry is considered an asset
• Organized
• Reliable, good work history and attendance record
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Be able to stand for lengthy periods
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic
• Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 80 pounds
• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Shift work is involved. The bakery operates Monday through Friday 24 hours per day.
• Typical shifts are 8 to 12 hours in length with a work week of 36 to 48 hours.