Production Technician- Vacation Relief

Flowers Foods•Denton, TX

1d•$27 - $28

About The Position

The Production Technician contributes to all phases of the team-oriented production process. Duties include 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 assignments as needed, monitoring equipment and product against standards and making timely decisions that affect order fulfillment and product quality. The role also helps maintain a safe work environment and requires competency with Enterprise software for data entry, retrieval, reporting, and related functions. The position ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and performs other duties as directed by management, including following work schedules and attendance policies. Employees must demonstrate competency in activities that may affect product safety, legality, or quality.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
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. Completion of the AIB “Science of Baking” course may count as a technical certification course.
Ability to rotate job assignments and learn the entire production process.
Ability to monitor equipment and product and make timely, accurate decisions affecting order fulfillment and product quality.
Ability to use Enterprise software for data entry, retrieval, and reporting.
Ability to contribute as a member of a team and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Follow production work schedules, job assignments, and work reporting times.
Operate facility metal detectors when assigned; complete required training and certification.
Perform start-up and shutdown sanitation and limited preventative maintenance on machinery.
Keep work areas clean and organized and follow applicable safety rules.
Check and maintain production schedules, running orders, 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 called upon.
Work effectively as a member of a team.
Perform other duties as directed by supervision.
Operate automated production equipment, assist in diagnosing machinery failures, and help maintain and sanitize equipment.
Use Enterprise software for production and financial data entry, retrieval, and reporting.
Follow company policies, procedures, schedules, and attendance requirements.