General Production Operator

Flowers Foods•Johnstown, PA

10d

About The Position

The General Production Operator contributes to all phases of the production process, including operating automated production equipment, diagnosing machinery issues, assisting with preventative maintenance, and sanitizing equipment. Operators are expected to make production decisions about equipment preflight and operation, adapt to rotating assignments, and help maintain a safe work environment. The role also requires demonstrating competency in activities that may affect product safety, legality, or quality. Depending on the assignment, work may involve scaling and mixing ingredients and operating dividers and proofers; setting up and operating slicers, baggers, and tier equipment and inspecting finished products; or monitoring palletizing programs and supplies. Similar duties apply to roll line operator, board monitor, and retard box monitor assignments. Operators are accountable for the quality and safety of their work and all products.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Two years of related bakery or production experience.

Responsibilities

Review production work schedules for job assignments and reporting times.
For scaler/divider assignments, check and maintain production schedules, scale ingredients, operate mixers and dough pumps, verify posted scaling weights and equipment standards, and adjust and operate dividers, rounders, and overhead proofers.
For wrapping assignments, verify production and product running schedules, check pan and wrap count sheets, operate slicers, baggers, and tier equipment, inspect finished products, and ensure products are loaded correctly.
For palletizer assignments, verify the production schedule and running product, ensure the correct program is running, and check the quantity of pallets and slip sheets.
Perform start-up and shutdown sanitation and operator preventative maintenance.
Keep the work area clean and organized.
Follow company policies and procedures, including those related to equal employment opportunity, harassment, and safety.
Perform other duties as directed by supervision.
Contribute to a safe work environment and ensure the quality and safety of work and products.