Production Technician- Oven Operator

Flowers Foods•Denton, TX

1d•$24 - $28

About The Position

The Production Technician contributes to all phases of a team-oriented bakery production process. The role involves operating automated production equipment, diagnosing machinery issues, assisting with preventive maintenance, and sanitizing equipment. Technicians are expected to learn the full production process, rotate between assignments, monitor equipment and products against established standards, and make timely decisions affecting order fulfillment and product quality. The role also supports a safe work environment and requires proficiency with Enterprise software for production and financial data entry, retrieval, and reporting. The technician follows company policies and procedures and demonstrates competency in activities that may affect product safety, legality, or quality. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and successful completion of a technical certification course. Equivalent military training, other related technical training, or at least 45 college credit hours may substitute for technical training. A certification course may include the AIB “Science of Baking” course. Two or more years of related experience is preferred. The listed salary range is 24.48–28.37; the posting does not specify a pay period or currency.

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 successful completion of at least 45 college credit hours may substitute.
Demonstrate competency in on-the-job activities that may affect product safety, legality, or quality.
Become proficient with Enterprise software functions, including data entry, retrieval, and reporting.
Ability to rotate job assignments and contribute as a member of a team.

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

Follow the production work schedule for job assignments and reporting times.
Operate facility metal detectors when assigned; technicians must be trained and certified for this work.
Perform start-up and shutdown sanitation and limited preventive maintenance on machinery.
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.
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 Production Technicians on the assigned shift when needed.
Work effectively as a member of a team.
Perform other duties as directed by supervision.