PRODUCTION OPERATOR IV

Company: Flowers Baking Co Oxford Inc
Location: Oxford
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

Why Flowers?Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2022 sales of $4.8 billion. Among the company's top brands are Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. Learn more at www.flowersfoods.com.Our team is the essential ingredient to success. We embrace diversity and foster an environment that reflects our values of Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility.Full-time employees are offered:Comprehensive health and medical benefits401(k) Retirement savings planProfessional growth and leadership trainingPaid vacation, holidays, and parental leaveBenefits may vary depending on your work location and your participation in a collective bargaining unit.SummaryThe production operator IV 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 IV 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.Job ResponsibilitiesCheck and adhere to production work schedule for job assignments and work reporting timesMaintain cleanliness of work area at all times while on dutyMay be assigned to operate facility metal detector(s); must be fully trained and certifiedComply with work rules, safety rules, and GMPsEnsure 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 proceduresWhen job assignment is:MixerEnsure proper preparation of doughs according to formula and scheduled standards.Ensure consistency on all doughs by proper scaling and time and temperature control according to production standards.Maintain schedule by getting dough mixed efficiently and to dividers on time in order to maintain production flow.Maintain record of temperature of dough mixing times and other required data.When job assignment is:Vacation ReliefProvide break and vacation relief for every production position on assigned shift.Requires in depth knowledge of each position within bakery.When job assignment is:Wrap UtilityProvide 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.Desired ExperienceTwo (2) or more years of related experience.Desired EducationHigh 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 AIBScience of Bakingcourse. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 9/4/2024. Resumes are active for 30 days. 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.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabilityIf you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Michele Dawn Miller at Michele.Miller flocorp.com or .

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