General Production Operator

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Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:

FLO) is one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, the company offers diverse brands including Nature’s Own, Wonder, Dave’s Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. The culture 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

The production operator contributes to all phases of the production process, including operating automated equipment, diagnosing machine failures, assisting with preventive maintenance, and sanitizing equipment. Operators are expected to make production decisions concerning equipment pre‑flight and operation, be flexible to rotate job assignments, and maintain a safe work environment. Competency to perform activities affecting product safety, legality and quality is required.

• Check production work schedules, assignments and reporting time.
• If assigned as SCALER/DIVIDER OPERATOR:
• Maintain production schedule.
• Scale ingredients; load, operate and unload mixer(s).
• Operate dough pump, one‑pocket and six‑pocket dividers, rounder, overhead proofer.
• Perform start‑up/shut‑down sanitation and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure area is clean and organized.
• Perform other duties as directed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies (EEO, Harassment, Safety, etc.).
• If assigned as WRAPPING OPERATOR:
• Check production schedule and product running order.
• Check pan count sheet and wrap count sheet.
• Operate slicer, bagger and tier equipment.
• Perform quality control inspection of finished product.
• Ensure proper product loading.
• Perform start‑up/shut‑down sanitation and preventive maintenance.
• Keep area clean and organized.
• Perform other duties as directed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.
• If assigned as PALLETIZER:
• Verify production schedule and program run.
• Verify pallets, slip sheets for quantity.
  
  Start‑up/shut‑down sanitation and preventive maintenance.
• Keep area clean and organized.
• Perform other duties as directed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.
• Similar responsibilities apply to ROLL LINE OPERATOR, BOARD MONITOR, RETARD BOX MONITOR.
• All employees responsible for quality and safety of all functions and products.

• Two years related bakery or production experience.

• High school diploma or equivalency.

We offer a competitive salary of $22.81 per hour and an excellent total rewards package. Interested candidates may be contacted for a telephone interview. Salary ranges may vary; location:
Loveland, CO.

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 combination of education, experience and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e‑mail to Gemma Chapman at