Production Technician- Vacation Relief

Flowers Foods•Denton, TX

About The Position

The Production Technician contributes to all phases of the team-oriented production process. The role operates automated production equipment, diagnoses machinery issues, assists with preventive maintenance, and sanitizes related equipment. Technicians are expected to learn the entire production process and rotate assignments as needed, monitoring equipment and products against standards and making timely decisions that affect order fulfillment and product quality. The position also supports a safe work environment and requires use of Enterprise software for data entry, retrieval, reporting, and related production and financial system functions. The technician follows company policies and procedures, attendance and work-schedule requirements, and applicable operating rules. The role requires competency in activities that may affect product safety, legality, or quality, and includes other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
Successful completion of a technical certification course, such as HVAC or auto maintenance/repair, or an accepted substitute: equivalent military training, other related technical training, or at least 45 college credit hours.
Ability to contribute to all phases of production and rotate assignments as needed.
Ability to operate automated production equipment, diagnose machinery failures, assist with preventive maintenance, and sanitize equipment.
Ability to monitor equipment and product quality and make timely decisions affecting order fulfillment and product quality.
Ability to use Enterprise software for data input, retrieval, and reporting.
Ability to demonstrate competency in activities that may directly or indirectly affect product safety, legality, or quality.

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 production work schedules, job assignments, and reporting times.
Operate facility metal detectors when assigned; technicians must be trained and certified for this task.
Perform start-up and shut-down 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 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 requested.
Contribute as a member of a highly functioning team.
Use Enterprise software for data input, retrieval, reporting, and other instructed functions.
Perform other duties as directed by supervision or management.