Production Operator III

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. 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.

Bringing Home the Dough

The production operator III is capable of contributing to assigned area 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.

In addition, it is the responsibility of the production operator III to contribute to maintaining a safe work environment for themselves and their fellow technicians.

Position requires the ability to master the use of Enterprise software including data input that impacts production and financial systems, data retrieval, reporting, and other functions as instructed.

Position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect effect on product safety, legality and/or quality.

Position requires ability to act as a member of a highly functioning team.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

• 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:

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
  
  

When Job Assignment Is:

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.
  
  

When Job Assignment Is:

Sponge Mixer

• Ensure proper preparation of sponge according to formula and scheduled standards
• Ensure consistency on all sponge by proper scaling and time and temperature control according to production standards.
• Maintain schedule by getting sponge mixed efficiently and to dividers on time in order to maintain production flow.
• Maintain record of temperature of sponge mixing times and other required data.
  
  

When Job Assignment Is:

Make-up Breakperson

Provide break and/or meal relief for scalers, sponge mixer, mixer, moulder, pan machine, pan-o-mat and oven operators. Ensure job and production standards are met at each station when performing break or meal relief.

When Job Assignment Is:

Wrap Breakperson

Provide break and/or meal relief for every wrap operator on assigned shift. Duration of each assignment will vary according to operational needs but will generally not exceed 20 minutes.

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) or more years of related experience.

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

High School diploma or equivalency 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 for technical training. A technical certification course may include the completion of the AIB “Science of Baking” course.

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 12/17/25. 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 Donna Hardesty at donna.hardesty@flocorp.com or call 502-350-4753.