Cake Production Operator III

Flowers; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading packaged bakery company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production Operator III to operate production equipment and ensure a safe working environment. Responsibilities include maintaining work area cleanliness, following safety protocols, and adhering to production schedules. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma, relevant technical certification, and teamwork skills. This role offers competitive pay at $28.35/hr, with opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and medical benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Professional growth and leadership training

Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Qualifications

• Two or more years of related experience.
• Successful completion of a technical certification course.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated production equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and company policies.

Skills

Team collaboration

Machinery operation

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Technical certification course

Job description

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; its about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Natures Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Daves Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse and the sweet delights of Tastykake each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects honesty, integrity, respect, inclusion, sustainability and passion, and a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success. Flowers Foods is more than a bakery; it’s a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Full‑time employees are offered the following benefits:

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

Bringing Home the Dough

The production operator III is capable of contributing to assigned areas of the team‑oriented production process. Duties include operating automated production equipment, diagnosing machinery failures, aiding in preventative maintenance, and sanitizing all related equipment. The operation is expected to uphold a safe work environment for themselves and their fellow technicians.

Position requires mastery of enterprise software, including data input that impacts production and financial systems, data retrieval, reporting, and other functions as instructed. Demonstrated competency for all on‑the‑job activities that may directly or indirectly affect product safety, legality, and/or quality is required. Ability to act as a member of a highly functioning team is essential.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

• Check and adhere to production work schedule for job assignments and reporting times
• Maintain cleanliness of work area at all times while on duty
• May be assigned to operate facility metal detector(s); must be fully trained and certified
• Comply with work rules, safety rules and GMPs
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes‑Oxley, etc.)
• Perform other duties deemed integral to the job including adherence to work schedules, attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules and procedures

Scaler

• Ensure proper weight of raw ingredients for mixer
• Set brew slurry for mixer to use with raw ingredients
• Load-инoperate and unload mixer(s)
• Check posted scaling weights and equipment standards
• Precisely measure all ingredients for dough mixer to maintain production schedule and appropriate formula
• Maintain appropriate level of ingredients in all ingredient bins
• Assist mixer operator with heavy lifting and moving dough trough

Wrap Machine Operator

• Ensure proper nuking handling and packaging of product according to quality and schedule standards
• Check production wrap count sheet for bag types
• Set up machinery and make adjustments to accommodate each product according to standards
• Ensure correct product coding and/or labeling of each product
• Ensure that product meets quality and packaging standards prior to shipping
• Replenish wrap/packaging supplies as needed

Sponge Mixer

• Ensure proper preparation of sponge according to formula and scheduled standards
• Ensure consistency on all sponge by proper scaling and time and temperature control according to production standards
• Maintain schedule by getting sponge mixed efficiently and to dividers on time to maintain production flow
• Maintain record of temperature of sponge mixing times and other required data

Make‑up Breakperson

Provide break and/or meal relief for scalers, sponge mixer, mixer, moulder, pan machine, pan‑o‑mat and oven operators. Ensure job and production standards are met at each station when performing break or meal relief.

Wrap Breakperson

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Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) or more years of related experience.

Additional Ingredients: Essentialobjects Job Requirements

High School diploma or equivalency plus successful completion of a technical certificationenton​ course (i.e., HVAC auto maintenance/repair). Equivalent military training or related technical training or at least 45 college credit hours may substitute for technical training. A technical certificationcourse may include completion of the AIB Science of Baking course.

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