Production Operator II

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it is about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, it is one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States. The company’s brands range from the wholesome goodness of Nature’s Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave’s Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake.

Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility.

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

As a Production Operator II, you will contribute to the team‑oriented production process, operating automated equipment, diagnosing machinery failures, assisting in preventative maintenance, and sanitizing equipment. You will also:

• Contribute to maintaining a safe work environment for yourself and fellow technicians.
• Use Enterprise software for data input, retrieval, reporting, and other tasks that impact production and financial systems.
• Demonstrate competency for on‑job activities that may affect product safety, legality, and quality.
• Act as a member of a highly functioning team.

• Stooping/Bending and Lifting
  • Routinely stoop and bend while lifting from 20 to 50 pounds.
  • Occasionally stoop and bend while assisting in lifting a dough module weighing up to 120 pounds.
  • Routinely stoop, bend and lift up to 50 pounds of ingredients to a 36‑inch high table and then from the table to a 54‑inch high mixer.
• Climbing/Crawling
  • Climb fixed and portable ladders up to 20 feet, often while carrying up to 20 pounds of scrap dough, and reach to drop scrap dough into a hopper.
  • Climb onto or crawl under machinery.
• Push/Pull
  • Push or pull wheeled carts weighing 400–500 lbs over 150–300 ft.
  • Move a wheeled container weighing up to 2400 lbs over 50 ft with assistance.

• Check and adhere to production work schedule for job assignments and work reporting times.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.).
• Perform other duties deemed by management integral to the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area at all times while on duty.
• May be assigned to operate facility metal detector(s); must be fully trained and certified.
• Comply with work rules, safety rules, and GMPs.

The incumbent may also be trained and assigned to operate multiple types of production equipment. Regardless of specific assignment, you are responsible for ensuring all machinery is set up, operated, and monitored according to established standards and safety procedures.

• Set up equipment following all established procedures, specifications, and safety guidelines.
• Ensure continuous, efficient flow of materials through assigned equipment.
• Verify product quality meets required standards throughout operation.
• Make necessary adjustments to equipment to maintain proper performance, measurements, and production speeds.
• Remove defective product and ensure only compliant product moves forward in the process.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow all sanitation requirements.
• Complete required documentation and system entries accurately and on time.

Two (2) or more years of related experience.

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

Salary Range: $22.50 – $24.50 per hour.

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 any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees in this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications.

Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and skills may supplement the minimum job requirements.