Production Technician

Flowers Foods•Villa Rica, GA

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 entire production process and be flexible in rotating assignments. They monitor equipment and product against established standards and make timely, accurate decisions that affect order fulfillment and product quality. The role also contributes to a safe work environment and requires proficiency with Enterprise software for data entry, retrieval, reporting, and other production and financial system functions. The technician ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and demonstrates competency in activities that may affect product safety, legality, or quality. Other duties may be assigned by management or supervision, including meeting work schedules and attendance requirements.

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 rotate production assignments and learn the entire production process.
Ability to monitor equipment and product against standards and make timely, accurate decisions.
Ability to use Enterprise software for production and financial system functions.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Demonstrated competency in work activities that may 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 for job assignments and reporting times.
Operate facility metal detectors when assigned; technicians must complete the required training and certification.
Perform start-up and shut-down sanitation and limited preventative maintenance on machinery.
Keep work areas clean and organized, following 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 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.
Operate automated production equipment, diagnose machinery failures, and assist with preventative maintenance and sanitation.
Use Enterprise software for data entry, retrieval, reporting, and other instructed functions.
Support a safe work environment and comply with company policies and procedures.