Production Operator II - Panomat

Flowers Foods•Bradenton, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is a leading producer of packaged bakery goods in the United States, known for brands like Nature's Own, Wonder, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. The company values Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. The Production Operator II contributes to a team-oriented production process, involving the operation of automated production equipment, primary diagnosis of machinery failures, aiding in preventative maintenance, and sanitation of related equipment. This role is also responsible for maintaining a safe work environment and mastering Enterprise software for data input, retrieval, and reporting that impacts production and financial systems. The position requires demonstrating competency in all activities affecting product safety, legality, and quality, and functioning as a member of a highly effective team.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalency
Successful completion of a technical certification course (i.e., HVAC, auto maintenance/repair, etc)
Equivalent military training, other related technical training, or successful completion of at least 45 college credit hours may be substituted for technical training
A technical certification course may include the completion of the AIB “Science of Baking” course

Nice To Haves

Two (2) or more years of related experience

Responsibilities

Contribute to assigned area of the team-oriented production process
Operate automated production equipment
Perform primary diagnosis of machinery failures
Aid in preventative maintenance
Sanitate all related equipment
Contribute to maintaining a safe work environment for themselves and their fellow technicians
Master the use of Enterprise software including data input that impacts production and financial systems, data retrieval, reporting, and other functions as instructed
Demonstrate competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect effect on product safety, legality and/or quality
Act as a member of a highly functioning team
Check and adhere to production work schedule for job assignments and work reporting times
Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
Perform other duties deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures
Maintain cleanliness of work area at all times while on duty
May be assigned to operate facility metal detector(s); must be fully trained and certified
Comply with work rules, safety rules and GMPs
Ensure all machinery is set up, operated, and monitored according to established standards and safety procedures
Set up equipment following all established procedures, specifications, and safety guidelines
Ensure continuous, efficient flow of materials through assigned equipment
Verify product quality meets required standards throughout operation
Make necessary adjustments to equipment to maintain proper performance, measurements, and production speeds
Remove defective product and ensure only compliant product moves forward in the process
Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow all sanitation requirements
Complete required documentation and system entries accurately and on time