Machine Operator | Starting at $24.34

Flowers Foods•Newton, NC

17h

About The Position

The Machine Operator contributes to all phases of a team-oriented production process. The role involves operating automated production equipment, performing primary diagnosis of machinery failures, assisting with preventative maintenance, and sanitizing related equipment. Operators are expected to learn the entire production process, rotate assignments as needed, monitor equipment and products against standards, and make timely, accurate decisions affecting order fulfillment and product quality. They also help maintain a safe work environment and must become proficient with Enterprise software for data entry, retrieval, reporting, and other production and financial system functions. The position requires compliance with company policies and procedures and demonstrated competency in activities that may affect product safety, legality, or quality. Other duties include following work schedules and attendance policies and carrying out additional tasks assigned by management. This is a full-time position. Starting pay is $24.34 per hour. Benefits offered to full-time employees include comprehensive health and medical benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, professional growth and leadership training, paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave. Benefits may vary by work location.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED plus completion of at least 9–12 months of vocational or technical certification courses.
Vocational or technical training may be substituted by equivalent military training with DD214, other related technical training, at least one year of college education with a minimum of 45 earned credits, or completion of the AIB correspondence course.
Ability to become fully versed in the production process and rotate job assignments.
Ability to use Enterprise software for data entry, retrieval, reporting, and other functions.
Ability to demonstrate competency in on-the-job activities that may affect product safety, legality, or quality.
Ability to comply with company policies, safety rules, schedules, and attendance requirements.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience as a technician and/or formal training with a certificate of completion.
Experience in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; welding; electronics; electrical repairs; industrial equipment installations; alignment; start-up repairs; or related work.
Two years as a machine operator in a manufacturing environment, with documentation of responsibilities.
Six months as a Production Helper, with a good work, disciplinary, and attendance record.

Responsibilities

Follow the production work schedule for job assignments and reporting times.
Operate facility metal detectors when assigned; operators must be trained and certified.
Perform start-up and shut-down sanitation and limited preventative maintenance on machinery.
Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with applicable safety rules.
Check and maintain production schedules, running orders, and formulas.
Scale and stage ingredients according to standards.
Ensure products are loaded into the proper containers.
Perform quality control inspections and monitor products for compliance with governmental and company standards.
Provide scheduled breaks for Machine Operators on the assigned shift when requested.
Work as a member of a highly functioning team.
Perform other duties as directed by supervision.
Operate automated production equipment, diagnose machinery failures at a primary level, assist with preventative maintenance, and sanitize equipment.
Rotate among production assignments, monitor equipment and product, and make decisions affecting order fulfillment and product quality.
Use Enterprise software for data entry, data retrieval, reporting, and other instructed functions.
Contribute to a safe work environment and comply with company policies and procedures.