Production Technician

Flowers Foods•Villa Rica, GA

15d

About The Position

The Production Technician contributes to all phases of a team-oriented production process, including operating automated production equipment, diagnosing machinery problems, assisting with preventive maintenance, and sanitizing related equipment. Technicians are expected to learn the full production process and rotate between assignments, monitoring equipment and products against established standards and making timely, accurate decisions that affect 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 must follow company policies and procedures and demonstrate competence in work 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. The AIB Science of Baking course may qualify as technical certification.
Ability to learn and use Enterprise software for data entry, retrieval, reporting, and related functions.
Ability to rotate among production assignments and make timely, accurate decisions affecting order fulfillment and product quality.
Ability to demonstrate competence 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 the production work schedule for job assignments and reporting times.
Operate facility metal detectors when assigned; all technicians must complete the required training and certification.
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 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 requested.
Work effectively as a member of a highly functioning team.
Perform other duties as directed by supervision.