Production Operator I

Flowers Foods•Bradenton, FL

2d•$21 - $23

About The Position

The Production Operator I contributes to an assigned area of a team-oriented production process. The role operates automated production equipment, performs primary diagnosis of machinery failures, assists with preventive maintenance, and sanitizes related equipment. The operator helps maintain a safe work environment and must demonstrate competency in activities that may affect product safety, legality, or quality. The position also requires use of Enterprise software for data entry, retrieval, reporting, and related production and financial system functions. The incumbent may be trained and assigned to operate multiple types of production equipment. For any assignment, the operator sets up, operates, and monitors machinery according to established standards and safety procedures, maintains material flow and product quality, adjusts equipment as needed, removes defective product, keeps work areas clean, and completes required records accurately and on time. The role requires physical activity including lifting, stooping, bending, climbing, crawling, and moving heavy wheeled equipment or containers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
Successful completion of a technical certification course, such as HVAC or automotive maintenance/repair; equivalent military training, other related technical training, or at least 45 college credit hours may substitute for technical training.
Ability to demonstrate competency in on-the-job activities that may affect product safety, legality, or quality.
Ability to work as a member of a highly functioning team.
Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including routinely lifting 20–50 pounds, occasionally assisting with lifting a dough module weighing up to 120 pounds, climbing ladders to heights of 10–20 feet, crawling under machinery, and pushing or pulling heavy wheeled equipment and containers.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of related experience.
Completion of the AIB “Science of Baking” course may qualify as a technical certification course.

Responsibilities

Check and adhere to the production work schedule for job assignments and reporting times.
Comply with company policies and procedures, work rules, safety rules, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Perform other duties deemed integral to the job, including following work schedules, attendance policies, and applicable operating rules and procedures.
Maintain a clean work area while on duty and follow sanitation requirements.
Operate facility metal detectors if assigned, after completing required training and certification.
Set up, operate, and monitor assigned production equipment according to established procedures, specifications, and safety guidelines.
Ensure continuous and efficient flow of materials through assigned equipment.
Verify product quality against required standards throughout operation.
Adjust equipment to maintain proper performance, measurements, and production speeds.
Remove defective product and ensure only compliant product moves forward in the process.
Complete required documentation and system entries accurately and on time.
Use Enterprise software for data entry, retrieval, reporting, and other assigned functions.
Assist with primary diagnosis of machinery failures and preventive maintenance.
Contribute to maintaining a safe work environment for oneself and coworkers.