Quality Control Technician

Flowers Foods•Lewiston, ME

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is a leading producer of packaged bakery goods in the United States with 2025 sales of $5.3 billion. The company offers a variety of brands including Nature's Own, Wonder, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. They are committed to innovation and community.

Requirements

Requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect affect on product safety, legality and/or quality.
High school Diploma equivalency.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year previous experience in similar Quality Assurance lab.

Responsibilities

Gathers and tests products for quality control purposes.
Requires constant interaction with work group and other departments at the primary work location.
Performs evaluations of ingredients and products in various stages of production.
Obtains samples of ingredients/product at regular intervals.
Evaluates the samples: weight, color, bake, etc.
Perform microbiological tests.
Routinely makes recommendations for processing.
Originate and maintain accurate records.
Checks Metal Detectors.
Performs mathematical calculations on weight and logs information of proper paperwork.
Maintain flour-tailing reports.
Trains new Lab Technicians II as necessary.
Maintains cleanliness of work area(s).
Practices and complies with all company policies and procedures including safety and work rules, etc.
Ensures that all internal and external food safety and quality policies and procedures are followed.
Practices and complies with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.).
Performs other duties as directed by supervision.