General Production Operator

Flowers Foods•Johnstown, CO

18h•$24 - $26

About The Position

The production operator contributes to all phases of the production process, including operating automated production equipment, diagnosing machinery failures, assisting with preventive maintenance, and sanitizing equipment. Operators make production decisions related to equipment preparation and operation, and may rotate among assignments throughout production. The role also includes helping maintain a safe work environment and demonstrating competency in activities that may affect product safety, legality, or quality. Depending on the assignment, operators may work as a scaler/divider operator, wrapping operator, palletizer, roll line operator, board monitor, or retard box monitor. Duties vary by assignment and include checking production schedules and product requirements, operating and maintaining equipment, inspecting product quality, and keeping work areas clean and organized. All employees are responsible for the quality and safety of every function and product, and must comply with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrate competency in on-the-job activities that may affect product safety, legality, or quality.
Flexibility and adaptability to rotate job assignments throughout production.

Nice To Haves

Two years of related bakery or production experience.

Responsibilities

Check production work schedules for job assignments and reporting times.
As a scaler/divider operator, check and maintain the production schedule; scale ingredients; load, operate, and unload mixers; operate the dough pump; check scaling weights and equipment standards; adjust and operate dividers, the rounder, and the overhead proofer; and perform start-up and shutdown sanitation and operator preventive maintenance.
As a wrapping operator, check the production schedule and product running order, review pan and wrap count sheets, set up and operate slicer, bagger, and tier equipment, inspect finished product, and ensure product is loaded correctly.
As a palletizer, check the production schedule and product running order, verify the correct program is running, and check pallets and slip sheets for quantity.
Perform applicable duties for roll line operator, board monitor, and retard box monitor assignments.
Keep work areas clean and organized.
Perform other duties as directed by supervision.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including those concerning equal employment opportunity, harassment, and safety.
Contribute to a safe work environment and ensure the quality and safety of assigned functions and products.