Production Technician, Break Person

Flowers Foods•Denton, TX

10d

About The Position

The Production Technician contributes to all phases of a team-oriented production process. The role operates automated production equipment, helps diagnose machinery failures, assists with preventative maintenance, and sanitizes related equipment. Technicians are expected to learn the entire production process and rotate among job assignments as needed. They monitor equipment and product against required standards and make timely, accurate decisions that affect order fulfillment and product quality. The role also contributes to a safe work environment and requires competency in on-the-job activities that may affect product safety, legality, or quality. The position requires proficiency with Enterprise software for data entry affecting production and financial systems, data retrieval, reporting, and other assigned functions. The Production Technician follows company policies and procedures, production schedules, attendance rules, and other operating requirements, and performs other duties assigned by management or supervision.

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.
Ability to learn and contribute to all phases of the production process, including operating automated equipment, diagnosing machinery issues, assisting with preventative maintenance, and sanitation.
Ability to rotate job assignments and monitor equipment and product against required standards.
Ability to make timely, accurate decisions affecting order fulfillment and product quality.
Ability to use Enterprise software for data entry, data retrieval, and reporting.
Ability to work as a member of a team and contribute to a safe work environment.

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 work 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, organized, and compliant with 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 continuously monitor products against governmental and company standards.
Provide scheduled breaks for Production Technicians on the assigned shift when called upon.
Work effectively as a member of a highly functioning team.
Use Enterprise software for production and financial data entry, retrieval, reporting, and other assigned functions.
Follow company policies and procedures, including those concerning equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment, safety, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
Demonstrate competency in on-the-job activities that may affect product safety, legality, or quality.
Perform other duties as directed by supervision or management.