Production Operator

Overview

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS. Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:

FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, Flowers Foods is one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States. The company offers products such as Nature's Own, Wonder, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake, and fosters a culture that values Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility.

Flowers Foods is committed to innovation and to a journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Knead to Know:
Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of related experience.

Additional Ingredients:
Essential Job Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalency plus successful completion of a technical certification course (i.e., HVAC, auto maintenance/repair, etc.).
• Equivalent military training, other related technical training, or successful completion of at least 45 college credit hours may be substituted for technical training.
• A technical certification course may include the completion of the AIB “Science of Baking” course.

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 1/25/26. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview. Must have 2 or more years of experience on a machine. Salary: $20.40 starting pay. After 90 days, pay rate increases to applicable operator levels: $21.45, $24.95, $25.95, $26.95.

The Production Operator I contributes to the assigned area of the team-oriented production process. Responsibilities include operation of automated production equipment, primary diagnosis of machinery failures, aiding in preventative maintenance, and sanitation of related equipment. The operator contributes to maintaining a safe work environment for themselves and fellow technicians. The position requires mastery of Enterprise software for data input that impacts production and financial systems, data retrieval, reporting, and other functions as instructed.

The role requires competency demonstrated for all on-the-job activities with potential direct or indirect impact on product safety, legality, and/or quality. The operator must be able to work effectively as part of a highly functioning team.

• Set up all equipment according to established standards, including pan system, model-k, pan-o-mat, and oven.
• Ensure an even continuous flow of the proper pans into the pan-o-mat.
• Set up all equipment in the pan system, including pan stacker, un-stacker and all pan guides on the pan cooling system according to established procedures.
• Ensure proper stacking of pans and storage in designated area.

• Operate dough pump/kneader, divider, rounder and overhead proofer to obtain desired dough piece size and production speed according to standard per product.
• Set up divider.
• Ensure proper weight and speed on each variety according to standards.
• Assist in mixing dough.

• Set up all equipment according to established standards (sheeter rollers, flour sifters settings, guide rails, plow settings, pan guides, etc.).
• Ensure dough pieces are proper size and length according to standards.
• Ensure proper sheeting, moulding and panning per production standards.
• Remove all double dough pieces from pans.

• Ensure proper preparation of icings according to formula and scheduled standards.
• Align product properly as needed.
• Monitor icing roller or T bar to ensure product is properly covered.
• Record icing mix confirmations in Enterprise software.

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equal combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

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