Oven Operator

Flowers Foods, Inc. demonstrates commitment to quality, innovation, and inclusion.

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

• Prepares proofer by setting humidity, temperature level, and proofing time.
• Prepares oven (sets temperature and speed controls).
• Sets up equipment to ensure pan and product flow.
• Checks proofed dough to ensure proper rising and makes necessary adjustments in temperature, humidity, and proofing time according to standards.
• Monitors operation of proof box, oven, and auxiliary equipment to ensure proper proof and bake according to standards; detects and corrects equipment malfunctions.
• Practices and complies with all company policies and procedures including safety and work rules.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervision.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes‑Oxley, etc.).
• Performance of other duties deemed by management essential to the job, including fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures.

• One or more years of production experience as a helper and a minimum of three years as an oven operator; working knowledge of proofer procedures.

• No educational prerequisite; however, must have demonstrated ability to read, comprehend, and record necessary information applicable to the job.

Salary Range – $26.45 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 combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

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