General Production Operator

Flowers Foods, Inc.

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, the company is one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States. 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 celebrates taste and quality.

Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values honesty & integrity, respect & inclusion, sustainability, passion, and humility, and it is committed to innovation and success.

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

• Checks production work schedules for job assignment and work reporting time.
• When job assignment is SCALER/DIVIDER OPERATOR:
  • 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:
  • Checks production schedule and verifies product running order.
  • Checks pan count sheet for product quantity.
  • Checks 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:
  • 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.

Salary Range – $23.53 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.

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