General Production Operator

Flowers Foods•Johnstown, CO

5d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Flowers Foods, Inc. is a leading producer of packaged bakery goods in the United States with $5.1 billion in sales. They offer a variety of well-known brands and foster a culture that values Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. The company is committed to innovation and community. The production operator role contributes to all phases of the production process, including operating automated equipment, diagnosing machinery failures, assisting with preventative maintenance, and sanitation. Operators are expected to make production decisions regarding equipment preflight and operation, be flexible with job assignments, and maintain a safe work environment. Competency in all job activities affecting product safety, legality, and quality is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency

Nice To Haves

Two years related bakery or production experience

Responsibilities

Checks production work schedules for job assignment and work reporting time.
When job assignment is SCALER/DIVIDER OPERATOR, responsibilities include but are not limited to: Checks and maintains production schedule. Scales ingredients. Loads, operates and unloads mixer(s). Operates dough pump. Checks posted scaling weights and equipment standards. Adjusts and operates one pocket and six pocket dividers. Adjusts and operates rounder. Adjusts and operates overhead proofer. Performs start-up/shut down sanitation and operator’s preventative maintenance. Ensures that work area is clean and organized. Performs other duties as directed by supervision. Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Etc.).
When job assignment is WRAPPING OPERATOR, responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Checks production schedule and verifies product running order. Checks pan count sheet for product quantity. Check production wrap count sheet for bag types. Sets and operates slicer, bagger, and tier equipment. Performs quality control inspection of finished product. Ensures that product is loaded correctly. Performs start-up/shut down sanitation and operator’s preventative maintenance. Ensures work area is clean and organized. Performs other duties as directed by supervision. Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, etc.).
When job assignment is PALLETIZER, responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Checks production schedule and verifies product running order. Checks to ensure that the proper program is running. Checks pallets, slip sheets, etc. for quantity. Performs start-up/shut down sanitation and operator’s preventative maintenance. Ensures work area is clean and organized. Performs other duties as directed by supervision. Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, etc.).
Similar responsibilities apply when assignment is ROLL LINE OPERATOR, BOARD MONITOR, RETARD BOX MONITOR.
All employees will be responsible and accountable for insuring the quality and safety of every function and all products.