Production Operator II

Overview

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS. Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:

FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. 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, each product is a celebration of taste and quality.

The company fosters a culture that values Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery - it's a journey into flavor and community.

Full-time employees are offered the following benefits
:

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

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

• Check and adhere to production work schedule for job assignments and work reporting times
• 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
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Perform other duties deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures
• When job assignment is:
• • Pan-o-Mat Operator
    • Operate Pan-o-Mat or Model K machine, ensure that dough pieces are correct weight and size and flow into overhead correctly
    • Set up all equipment according to established standards (guides, cutters, speed, weight, etc.)
    • Ensure dough pieces are proper size and weight according to standards
    • Ensure proper sheeting, moulding, and panning per production standards
    • Set speed on dough-flo per production standards
  • Oven Operator
    • Ensure quality proofing and baking of product according to set standards
    • Prepare proofer by setting humidity and temperature level and proofing time
    • Prepare oven (sets temperature and speed controls)
    • Set up equipment to ensure pan and product flow
    • Check proofed dough to ensure proper rising and make necessary adjustments in temperature, humidity and proofing time according to standards
    • Monitor operation of proof box and oven and auxiliary equipment to ensure proper proof and proper bake according to standards
    • Detect and correct equipment malfunctions
  • Scaler
    • Ensure proper weight of raw ingredients for mixer
    • Set brew slurry for mixer to use with raw ingredients
    • Load, operate, and unload mixer(s)
    • Check posted scaling weights and equipment standards
    • Precisely measure all ingredients for dough mixer in order to maintain production schedule and appropriate formula
    • Maintain appropriate level of ingredients in all ingredient bins
    • Assist mixer operator with heavy lifting and moving dough trough
  • Wrap Machine Operator
    • Ensure proper slicing, handling and packaging of product according to quality and schedule standards
    • Check production wrap count sheet for bag types
    • Set up machinery and make adjustments to accommodate each product according to standards
    • Ensure correct product coding and/or labeling of each product
    • Ensure that product meets quality and packaging standards prior to shipping
    • Replenish wrap/packaging supplies as needed
  • Wrap Break person
    • Provide break and/or meal relief for every helper and wrap operator on assigned shift
    • Advise supervisor of necessary adjustments or other issues while operator is relieved

• Two (2) or more years of related experience
• Additional job requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent plus successful completion of a technical certification course (i.e., HVAC, auto maintenance/repair, etc). Equivalent military training, other related technical training, or successful completion of at least 45 college credit hours may be substituted…