Dough Production Worker

Role overview

This position supports the full dough production process for a leading pizza brand in Calgary. The team member works across several production stations during the shift, helping with dough preparation, tray handling, sanitation, warehouse support, and general facility upkeep. Safe work practices are expected at all times.

Shift schedule and pay

The regular schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6:30am to 5:00pm. Compensation is $23.00 per hour.

Key duties

• Prepare the production area before dough making begins, including sanitizing the line and calibrating scales and thermometers.
• Measure, combine, and mix ingredients according to the correct batch formula and ensure dough moves properly into the rounder.
• Keep batch records up to date and maintain the proofing library.
• Learn and maintain dough certification requirements.
• Remove dough balls from the conveyor and place them into trays using the required template, then perform periodic weight checks for quality control.
• Move filled trays into cooler stacks, alternate tray direction, and down-stack or rotate trays as the dough reaches target temperature.
• Handle used trays by transporting them to the waste area, soaking and scraping off dough residue, removing tray tags, and sending trays for washing.
• Load the tray washer, monitor machine gauges and settings, and keep detergent, pressure, and water temperature within company standards.
• Disassemble, clean, and sanitize production equipment such as the divider, mixer, bowl, rounder, belts, and tray washer.
• Reassemble production equipment, including the divider and hoses.
• Carry out general housekeeping such as cleaning the silo bin, sweeping the production floor, cleaning walls, and emptying dough waste containers.
• Support other production and warehouse tasks as needed, including tray washing, dough placing, dough making, cross stacking, down stacking, and receiving.

Working conditions

This job may require flexible scheduling, with shifts at any time across a 24-hour day and seven days per week. The role involves frequent standing, walking, climbing, and lifting. You may need to move materials weighing up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally, including lifting from the floor to above the head. Work may also involve ladders, platforms, heavy machinery, vibration, loud noise, power tools, and exposure to both hot and cold indoor or outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of production or manufacturing experience.
• Comfort with flexible shifts across days, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to stay on your feet, climb, and walk throughout the shift.
• Physical capability to lift and carry heavy materials as required.
• Ability to balance on ladders and elevated platforms.
• Comfort working around loud machinery, vibration, and power tools.
• Ability to function in extreme temperatures indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to read production instructions, use thermometers and gauges, and accurately record data.
• Strong attention to detail.

About the company

The organization emphasizes honesty, transparency, accountability, and employee safety. It describes a people-first culture with stability, internal growth opportunities, and a history of team members advancing into broader roles.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Positive workplace environment.
• Benefits available from the first day of employment.
• 401(k) matching contributions.
• 15% discount on stock purchase price.
• Company bonus program.
• Referral bonuses.
• Career growth opportunities.