1st Shift Honey Bun Coating Prep/Control Operator

Flowers Foods; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Professional growth training

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Thomasville, GA is seeking a skilled packaging/production operator on the donut production line. You will assist with icing, ensure product quality, and follow safety and production standards.

Requires 8–16 hour shifts, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and experience in industrial food manufacturing. We offer benefits including health coverage, 401(k), paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial food manufacturing facility.
• Must be able to read, comprehend and record information.
• Ability to stand for 8–16 hours daily.

Responsibilities

• Aligns product properly as needed.
• Monitors icing roller or T bar to ensure proper coverage.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervision.
• Records icing mix confirmations in SAP.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Location: Thomasville, GA, US

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2025 sales of $5.3 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 Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's 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, Passion, and Humility. With 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

Ensures proper preparation of icings according to formula and scheduled standards. Position 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.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

• Aligns product properly as needed.
• Monitors icing roller or T bar to make sure product is properly covered.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Practices and complies with all Company policies and procedures including safety and work rules, etc.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervision.
• Record icing mix confirmations in SAP.

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: One or more years of experience in an industrial food manufacturing facility, preferably in donut production.
• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred. No educational prerequisite; however must have demonstrated ability to read, comprehend and record information applicable to the job, safety, and production standards. Must be able to communicate clearly and distinctly in English in person or via telephone and on paging device.
• Range of Motion: Required abilities: pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, climbing, and twisting. Requires ability to exert force necessary to move equipment and icing troughs (weighing up to 900 lbs.) from mixer area to wash pit (distance of 50+ feet).
• Lifting Requirement: Requires stooping, bending and lifting up to 50 lbs of ingredients to table 36 inches high, and from table to mixer 54 inches high. Regular lifting of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting in excess of 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for a minimum of 8 hours and a maximum of 16 hours on a daily basis.
• Sensory abilities required: Hearing, vision and smell sufficient to:
  • detect malfunctions in all production equipment
  • evaluate product size, shape, color, appearance, position
  • set gauges, dials, rulers, guides, etc.
• Experience Requirement: Minimum of three months' experience working in an industrial food manufacturing facility required. One or more years of experience preferred.

Salary Range- $21.53 - $22.02 hourly

EEO Statement

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Lori Miller at [e-mail].

Job Segment: Coating, ERP, SAP, Equipment Operator, Manufacturing, Technology

Flowers Foods' diverse work force of talented, dedicated employees is one of the company's most valuable assets. Flowers Foods provides excellent career opportunities and training in production, management, sales, and other areas. We provide competitive salaries and benefits and a pleasant working environment. Each Flowers bakery and sales company is an independent subsidiary and handles its own hiring through its human resources department. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.