Machine Operator

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.

Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects 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 delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Full-time employees are offered the following benefits
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• 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.

The machine operator is capable of contributing to all phases of the team-oriented production process. Included is the operation of automated production equipment, primary diagnosis of machinery failures, aiding in preventative maintenance, and sanitation of all related equipment. Operators are expected to become fully versed in the entire production process. They must be flexible and adaptable, rotating job assignments throughout production, monitoring both equipment and product according to acceptable standards, and making real-time, accurate decisions that affect order fulfillment and product quality.

Operators must also maintain a safe work environment for themselves and fellow operators. The position requires mastery of Enterprise software for data input, retrieval, reporting, and other functions. It ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.) and performs other duties deemed integral by management, including adherence to work schedules and attendance policies.

Competency in all on-the-job activities that may affect product safety, legality, and/or quality is required.

• Checks and adheres to production work schedule for job assignments and work reporting times.
• Operators may be assigned to operate facility metal detector(s); therefore, all operators must be fully trained and certified.
• Performs start-up/shut-down sanitation and limited preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Ensures that work areas are clean, organized, and adhere to applicable safety rules at all times.
• Checks and maintains production schedules, running order, and formulas.
• Scales and stages ingredients according to standards.
• Ensures that all product is loaded into proper containers.
• Performs quality control inspections and continuously monitors for acceptable governmental and company standards.
• May be called on to provide scheduled breaks for Machine Operators on assigned shift.
• Position requires ability to act as a member of a highly functioning team.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervision.

One or more years’ experience as a technician and/or formal training with certificate of completion. Experience in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; welding, electronics, electrical repairs, industrial equipment installations, alignment, start-up repairs, etc. Two (2) years as machine operator in a manufacturing environment providing documentation of said responsibilities, or six (6) months as a Production Helper, with a good work/disciplinary/attendance record.

High School diploma or equivalency (GED) plus additional no less than a 9/12 month vocational/technical certification courses completion. Equivalent military training with provided (DD214), other related technical training, or (1) or more years of college education (minimum 45 earned college credits) may be substituted for Vocational Technical Training. Or Completion of the AIB correspondence course.

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