General Production Operator - 3rd Shift

Flowers Foods•West Jordan, UT

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 preventive maintenance, and sanitizing equipment. Operators make production decisions related to equipment preflight and operation, and may rotate among assignments throughout production. The role also supports a safe work environment and requires competency in activities that may affect product safety, legality, or quality. Depending on assignment, operators may scale ingredients and operate mixers, dough pumps, dividers, rounders, and proofers; operate slicers, baggers, and tier equipment; or monitor palletizing programs and materials. Similar responsibilities apply to roll line operator, board monitor, and retard box monitor assignments. All employees are accountable for the quality and safety of their work and products.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
Competency in on-the-job activities that may directly or indirectly 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 assignment and reporting time.
For scaler/divider assignments, 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, rounders, and overhead proofers; and perform start-up/shut-down sanitation and operator preventive maintenance.
For wrapping assignments, check the production schedule and product running order, pan count sheet, and wrap count sheet; set up and operate slicer, bagger, and tier equipment; inspect finished product quality; ensure product is loaded correctly; and perform start-up/shut-down sanitation and operator preventive maintenance.
For palletizer assignments, check the production schedule and product running order, verify the correct program is running, check pallets and slip sheets for quantity, and perform start-up/shut-down sanitation and operator preventive maintenance.
Perform similar duties when assigned to the roll line, board monitor, or retard box monitor roles.
Keep the work area 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 work functions and products.