2nd Shift Honey Bun Dough Table Operator

Flowers Baking Co. Newton, LLC; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowers Foods' Thomasville bakery is seeking a 2nd Shift Honey Bun Dough Table Operator. Based in Thomasville, GA, you’ll assist the dough mixer, push dough to the sheeter, supervise the table, and oversee the Honey Bun Fryer to help ensure product quality.

Requirements include 3 months in an industrial food facility (1+ year preferred), a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to read, comprehend and record information.

Qualifications

• Must read, comprehend and record information applicable to safety and production standards.
• Must communicate clearly in English in person or by phone/paging.
• Minimum three months in an industrial food facility; one year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load dough into the dough sheeter hopper and assist the mixer in moving dough.
• Set up and operate the dough sheeter table; log weights and position scrap barrels.
• Oversee the Honey Bun Fryer and ensure proper temperature and efficiency.

Skills

Reading & recording

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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2nd Shift Honey Bun Dough Table Operator

Location: Thomasville, GA, US

Date: Oct 2, 2026

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 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 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 reflectsHonesty & 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

The Dough Table Operator’s job duties consist of assisting Dough Mixer in pushing dough-filled trough to dough sheeter area and emptying scrap dough barrels in dough mixer, loading dough into dough sheeter hopper, overseeing table operations, assists in overseeing the honey bun fryer and quality of product, logs weighs and assists in setting up equipment at beginning of shift. 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

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Loading dough into dough sheeter hopper - assist mixer in pushing trough to hoist, operate equipment to lift and empty dough into hopper.
• Operating dough sheeter table - set up equipment, log weights, position scrap barrels, move empty dough troughs to mixer area.
• Overseeing Honey Bun Fryer - operate valves to regulate fryer levels, ensure proper temperature is maintained, ensure fryer is operating properly and efficiently.

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: One or more years of experience in an industrial food manufacturing facility, preferably in honey bun 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: Requires reaching forward 12 to 24 inches and reaching above shoulder level. Required abilities: pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, climbing, and twisting.
• Lifting Requirement: 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 experience preferred.

Salary Range- $21.74 - $22.24 hourly

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 10/04/2026. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.

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: Equipment Operator, Manufacturing

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.