General Production Operator - Military Veterans
at Flowers Foods
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 2023 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:
- 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 and your participation in a collective bargaining unit.
Bringing Home the Dough
DOE $22.17
The production operator is capable of contributing to all phases of the production process. Included is the operation of automated production equipment, primary diagnosis of machinery failures, aiding with preventative maintenance, and sanitation of equipment. Operators are expected to be competent to make production decisions concerning the preflight and operation of equipment. Operators must be flexible and adaptable, as they may be required to rotate job assignments throughout production. In addition, it is the responsibility of the operator to contribute to the maintenance of a safe work environment for themselves and their fellow operators. Position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect affect on product safety, legality and/or quality.
Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities
Position Responsibilities/Major Duties
• 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 al 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
Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications
• Two years related bakery or production experience
Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalency
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 12/26/2024. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.
EEO Statement
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 Yessenia Arambula at Yessenia.Arambula@flocorp.com or .
Modesto, CA
FLOWERS FOODS IS A LEADER IN THE U.S. BAKING INDUSTRY
For more than 100 years, the people of Flowers Foods have worked with honesty, integrity, and a true passion for baking. Headquartered in Thomasville, Georgia, since the Flowers family opened its first bakery there in 1919, Flowers Foods is one of the largest baking companies in the United States. Our 46 highly efficient bakeries produce a wide range of delicious bakery foods under trusted, best-selling brands like Nature’s Own, Dave’s Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake.
Employee Benefits:
- Two medical plan options – PPO & PPO Plus
- Health savings account (HSA) associated with the PPO Plus plan
- Flexible spending account (FSA) options: health care and dependent care
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-provided employee life and AD&D coverage
- Supplemental employee-paid life and AD&D coverage
- Supplemental dependent life insurance
- Company-provided short-term disability coverage
- Voluntary long-term disability insurance
- Various other voluntary benefit options
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee assistance plan (EAP)
- Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave
- Flowers Employees Financial Services
- Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program for children of employees
What Happens After I Apply?
Once you click ‘Apply Now’ on a Flowers Foods job posting, you will either be re-directed to fill out an application on Flowers Foods' career page or be given a confirmation of submission. If you get redirected, please complete the application on the career page and make sure you have an updated resume uploaded to your RecruitMilitary profile. Once Flowers Foods reviews your resume and profile, a recruiter will reach out to provide you with more information and to schedule you for an interview.
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