Production Technician

Flowers Foods•Villa Rica, GA

22d

About The Position

The Production Technician contributes to all phases of a team-oriented production process, including operating automated production equipment, diagnosing machinery failures, assisting with preventative maintenance, and sanitizing related equipment. Technicians are expected to learn the full production process and rotate among assignments as needed. They monitor equipment and products against required standards and make timely decisions that affect order fulfillment and product quality. The role also supports a safe work environment and requires proficiency with Enterprise software for data entry, retrieval, reporting, and related production and financial system functions. The technician follows company policies and procedures, including those addressing equal opportunity, harassment, safety, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Other duties include following work schedules and attendance policies and demonstrating competency in activities that may affect product safety, legality, or quality.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
Successful completion of a technical certification course, such as HVAC or automotive maintenance/repair, or an accepted substitute: equivalent military training, other related technical training, at least 45 college credit hours, or completion of the AIB “Science of Baking” course.
Ability to learn and use Enterprise software for data entry, data retrieval, reporting, and related functions.
Ability to rotate assignments and monitor equipment and products against standards.
Ability to make timely, accurate decisions affecting order fulfillment and product quality.
Ability to contribute to maintaining a safe work environment.
Competency in on-the-job activities that may affect product safety, legality, or quality.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Follow production work schedules, job assignments, and reporting times.
Operate facility metal detectors when assigned; technicians must be trained and certified for this work.
Perform start-up and shut-down sanitation and limited preventative 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.
Conduct 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 as a member of a highly functioning team.
Perform other duties as directed by supervision.