Machine Operator | Starting at $24.34

Flowers Foods•Newton, MA

About The Position

The Machine Operator contributes to all phases of a team-oriented production process, including operating automated production equipment, initially diagnosing machinery failures, assisting with preventative maintenance, and sanitizing related equipment. Operators are expected to learn the entire production process and adapt to rotating job assignments. They monitor equipment and product against standards and make timely, accurate decisions affecting order fulfillment and product quality. The role also requires helping maintain a safe work environment and using Enterprise software for data entry, retrieval, reporting, and other production and financial system functions. The position requires compliance with company policies and procedures, competency in work activities affecting product safety, legality, and quality, and performance of other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus completion of at least 9–12 months of vocational/technical certification courses.
Vocational/technical training may be substituted with equivalent military training documented by 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.
Demonstrate competency in on-the-job activities that may affect product safety, legality, or quality.
Ability to rotate job assignments and adapt to production needs.
Ability to use Enterprise software for data input, retrieval, and reporting.
Operators assigned to facility metal detectors must complete training and certification.
Ability to contribute as a team member and maintain a safe work environment.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of technician experience and/or formal training with a certificate of completion.
Experience in HVAC, welding, electronics, electrical repairs, industrial equipment installation, alignment, or start-up repairs.
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 production work schedules, job assignments, and reporting times.
Operate facility metal detectors when assigned; operators must be trained and certified.
Perform machinery start-up and shut-down sanitation and limited preventative maintenance.
Keep work areas clean and organized and follow applicable safety rules.
Check and maintain production schedules, running order, and formulas.
Scale and stage ingredients according to standards.
Load products into the proper containers.
Conduct quality-control inspections and monitor products for compliance with governmental and company standards.
Provide scheduled breaks for Machine Operators on the assigned shift when needed.
Work as a member of a highly functioning team.
Use Enterprise software for data input, retrieval, reporting, and other functions as instructed.
Perform other duties as directed by supervision.