General Production Operator

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, the company is one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States. Its brands include Nature's Own, Wonder, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. The company 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 is capable of contributing to all phases of the production process. This includes operating automated production equipment, diagnosing machinery failures, assisting with preventative maintenance, and sanitizing equipment. Operators are expected to make production decisions regarding equipment preflight and operation. Operators must be flexible and adaptable, as they may be required to rotate job assignments throughout production. In addition, the operator must contribute to maintaining a safe work environment for themselves and fellow operators.

The position requires demonstration of competency for all on‑job activities that may affect product safety, legality, and quality.

• Checks production work schedules for job assignment and work reporting time.
• When job assignment is SCALER/DIVIDER OPERATOR, responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Checks and maintains production schedule.
• Scales ingredients.
• Loads, operates and unloads mixer(s).
• Operates dough pump.
• Checks posted scaling weights and equipment standards.
• Adjusts and operates one pocket and six pocket dividers.
• Adjusts and operates rounder.
• Adjusts and operates overhead proofer.
• Performs start‑up/shut‑down sanitation and operator’s preventative maintenance.
• Ensures that work area is clean and organized.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervision.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, etc.).
• When job assignment is WRAPPING OPERATOR, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Checks production schedule and verifies product running order.
• Checks pan count sheet for product quantity.
• Check production wrap count sheet for bag types.
• Sets and operates slicer, bagger, and tier equipment.
• Performs quality control inspection of finished product.
• Ensures that product is loaded correctly.
• Performs start‑up/shut‑down sanitation and operator’s preventative maintenance.
• Ensures work area is clean and organized.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervision.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, etc.).
• When job assignment is PALLETIZER, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Checks production schedule and verifies product running order.
• Checks to ensure that the proper program is running.
• Checks pallets, slip sheets, etc. for quantity.
• Performs start‑up/shut‑down sanitation and operator’s preventative maintenance.
• Ensures work area is clean and organized.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervision.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, etc.).
• Similar responsibilities apply when assignment is ROLL LINE OPERATOR, BOARD MONITOR, RETARD BOX MONITOR.
• All employees will be responsible and accountable for insuring the quality and safety of every function and all products.

• Two years related bakery or production experience.

• High school diploma or equivalency.

$24.35 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 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. 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 Megan Normand at  or