3rd Shift Honey Bun Shrink Wrap Operator

Flowers Baking Co. of Thomasville, LLC; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Training programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. is seeking to ensure proper slicing, handling and packaging of product according to quality and schedule standards. The position requires competency for all on-the-job activities that may affect product safety, legality and quality.

Salary range posted reflects hourly pay for the production role at the Thomasville facility. Ideal candidates will have at least six months in an industrial food manufacturing setting, with high school diploma or GED preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial food manufacturing facility, preferably bread production.
• Ability to read, comprehend and record information; clear English communication.
• Must be able to stand 8–16 hours and lift 40–50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Sets up machinery and adjusts to accommodate each product according to standards.
• Ensures correct product coding and labeling.
• Ensures product meets quality and packaging standards prior to shipping.
• Replenishes wrap/packaging supplies and maintains cleanliness.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 slicing, handling and packaging of product according to quality and schedule 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

• Sets up machinery and makes adjustments to accommodate each product according to standards.
• Ensures correct product coding and/or labeling of each product.
• Ensures that product meets quality and packaging standards prior to shipping.
• Replenishes wrap/packaging supplies as needed.
• 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.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Performance of other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: One or more years of experience in an industrial food manufacturing facility, preferably in bread 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.

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

• Range of Motion Required Abilities: pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, climbing, and twisting.
• Ability to regular lift 40 to 50 pounds of materials from 1 to 3 feet, and/or from 6 feet and lower to 3 feet. Ability to load wheeled cart and push/pull up and down slight inclines.
• 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 six months experience working in an industrial food manufacturing facility required. One or more years experience preferred.

Salary Range- $21.53 - $22.02

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package.

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].