Production Operator III

Flowers Foods•Lenexa, KS

About The Position

The Production Operator III contributes to a team-oriented production process by operating automated production equipment, diagnosing machinery issues, assisting with preventive maintenance, and sanitizing related equipment. The role requires maintaining a safe work environment and demonstrating competency in activities that may affect product safety, legality, or quality. Employees must be able to use Enterprise software for data entry, retrieval, reporting, and other assigned functions, and work effectively as part of a team. The position may involve training and assignment across multiple types of production equipment. For any assigned machine, the operator sets up, operates, and monitors equipment according to established standards and safety procedures. The role is physical and includes lifting, bending, climbing, crawling, and moving carts and equipment as described in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, plus 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 use Enterprise software for data input, retrieval, reporting, and other assigned functions.
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 team.
Ability to routinely stoop and bend while lifting 20 to 80 pounds.
Ability to routinely lift 40 pounds of wrap or packaging materials between the stated heights, and routinely lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb fixed and portable ladders to heights of 10 to 20 feet, sometimes carrying up to 20 pounds of dough and reaching out two feet to place it in a hopper.
Ability to climb onto and crawl under machinery as required.
Ability to push or pull wheeled carts weighing 500 pounds for 300 feet.
Ability, with assistance, to move a wheeled container weighing up to 2,400 pounds for 50 feet.
Ability to move equipment and icing troughs for 25 feet.
Ability to push a wheeled cart requiring 18 pounds of initial force and 10 pounds of continuing force.
Ability to roll a wheeled module requiring 25 pounds of initial force and 8 pounds of continuing force, including up and down a slight incline.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Check and follow the production work schedule for job assignments and reporting times.
Maintain a clean work area while on duty.
Operate facility metal detectors when assigned, after completing required training and certification.
Follow work rules, safety rules, GMPs, company policies, and procedures.
Set up equipment according to established procedures, specifications, and safety guidelines.
Ensure continuous, efficient material flow through assigned equipment.
Verify product quality throughout operation.
Adjust equipment as needed to maintain performance, measurements, and production speeds.
Remove defective product and ensure only compliant product continues through the process.
Follow sanitation requirements and keep work areas clean and organized.
Complete required documentation and system entries accurately and on time.
Operate and monitor production machinery according to established standards and safety procedures.
Assist with primary diagnosis of machinery failures and preventive maintenance.
Perform other duties assigned by management, including meeting work schedules and attendance requirements.