Shipping Leadperson

Flowers Foods•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is a leading producer of packaged bakery goods in the United States with 2024 sales of $5.1 billion. The company offers a variety of well-known brands such as 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

High School diploma or equivalence.
Demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect affect on product safety, legality and/or quality.

Nice To Haves

Four (4) or more years experience in shipping or related fields.

Responsibilities

Assist supervisors in directing the activities of shipping personnel on assigned shift to separate and accurately ship product to destination.
Ensure that shipping employees are instructed and trained in the care and safe operations of equipment.
Review records and procedures to ensure proper use of time and materials.
Perform continuous inspection of products to ensure quality standards are met.
Ensure that all equipment is in good operating condition.
Promote positive relations and interdepartmental communication and cooperation.
Ensure a safe working environment for all personnel through enforcement of safety policies and procedures, including inspections and periodic safety meetings, etc.
May occasionally work in place of employees out sick, on vacation, etc.
Plan and adjust work assignments of personnel to cover all phases of shipping.
Maintain cleanliness of work area.
Ensure compliance with all company rules, policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, etc.).
Perform other duties as directed by supervision.