Bun Oven Operator - 4th/Swing Shift

Flowers Foods•Thomasville, GA

1d•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is a leading producer of packaged bakery goods in the United States with 2024 sales of $5.1 billion. They offer a variety of well-known brands such as Nature's Own, Wonder, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. The company emphasizes a culture of Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility, focusing on innovation and community. This role ensures the quality proofing and baking of product according to set standards and requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may affect product safety, legality, and/or quality.

Requirements

Must have physical ability to stand a minimum of 8 hours to a maximum of 16 hours.
Ability to routinely stoop, bend, and lift 25 lbs. of material.
Ability to cross over a 5 step ramp.
Hearing and vision sufficient to detect malfunction of all related machines, and to distinguish color coded equipment, operating controls, labels, alarms and signs.
Demonstrated ability to read, comprehend and record information applicable to the job.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of production experience as a helper.
Three years as a bun oven operator helper preferred.
Working knowledge of proofer procedures.

Responsibilities

Prepares proofer by setting humidity and temperature level and proofing time.
Prepares oven by setting temperature and speed controls.
Sets up equipment to ensure pan and product flow.
Checks proofed dough to ensure proper rising and makes necessary adjustments in temperature, humidity, and proofing time according to standards.
Monitors operation of proof box and oven and auxiliary equipment to ensure proper proof and proper bake according to standards.
Detects and corrects equipment malfunctions.
Practices and complies with all Company policies and procedures including safety and work rules.
Performs other duties as directed by supervision.
Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.).
Performs other duties which are 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.
Meets/maintains CDC food handling requirements and other governmental and/or customer requirements.