Production Technician _ Accupan; Bun

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is a leading producer of packaged bakery goods in the United States.

Bringing Home the Dough. The production technician contributes to all phases of the team-oriented production process, including operating automated equipment, diagnosing equipment failures, assisting with preventative maintenance and sanitizing equipment. Technicians must master the entire production process, adapt to rotating job assignments, monitor equipment and product quality, and make real-time decisions that affect order fulfillment and product quality. The role also requires the use of Enterprise software for data input, retrieval, and reporting, and compliance with all company policies and procedures.

• Checks and adheres to production work schedule for job assignments and reporting times.
• Operates facility metal detector(s) after full training and certification.
• Performs start-up/shut-down sanitation and limited preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Ensures work areas are clean, organized, and comply with safety rules.
• Maintains production schedules, running orders, and formulas.
• Scales and stages ingredients according to standards.
• Loads product into proper containers.
• Performs quality control inspections and monitors for acceptable government and company standards.
• Provides scheduled breaks for production technicians on the assigned shift.
• Acts as a member of a high-functioning team.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervision.

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

• High School diploma or equivalency plus successful completion of a technical certification course (e.g., HVAC, auto maintenance/repair, etc.). Equivalent military or related technical training, or at least 45 college credit hours may substitute for certification.
• Technical certification course may include completion of the AIB "Science of Baking" course.

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave
• Salary: $24.00 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 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.

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