High Speed Packaging Mechanic (APD) - 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
Pay rate of position is $37.87.
Performs scheduled/unscheduled maintenance and installation tasks on the physical plant, equipment andmachinery, according to standards. Position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities thatmay have a direct or indirect affect on product safety, legality and/or quality.
Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities
• Responsible for smooth operation of all packaging machinery.
• Works from complex blueprints, drawings, written or verbal instructions.
• Makes standard shop computations relating to stress, strength of materials, centers of gravity, direction,rotation, speeds, etc.
• Capable of making complete machine overhaul, both mechanical and electrical, so that when the machine isplaced in service it will function as required.
• Capable of making pre-arranged changeovers in the machines when going from one variety to a differentvariety.
• Dismantles and makes on the job repairs to the machine by replacing worn or damaged parts.
• Practices preventative maintenance by replacing worn or defective parts with items obtained from stock orproduced by a machinist before they break or damage the product or the machine.
• Examines machines and mechanical equipment to locate and to diagnose the source of trouble in mechanical,electrical and pneumatic areas.
• Runs, inspects, adjusts and repairs, if necessary all packaging machinery prior to and during production run.
• Reports major problems to the Supervisor for decisions.
• Operates Powered Industrial equipment as needed.
• May supervise the work of helpers and apprentices on assignment.
• Follows established Company Policies & Procedures, Sanitary Codes, and Safety Requirements.
• Completes work orders as assigned.
• Completes daily work cards and other paperwork, documenting work activities and man hours.
• Performs other essential and non-essential duties as directed by supervision.
Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications
• At least two (2) years additional plant experience involving industrial equipment applications, a workingknowledge of electronic controls, high speed packaging machinery, and basic knowledge of PLCs
• Four (4) year electromechanical apprenticeship or equivalent preferred but may be substituted with workexperience.
• Competent with computers and software including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with PM and work order systems.
Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements
Associate Degree in Electronics/Electrical Technology and/or equivalent formal training and work experience.
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 1/31/2025. 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 Christine Johnston at Christine.Johnston@flocorp.com or (1) 215 2218520.
Philadelphia, PA
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?
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