Bakery Production & Automation Operator III

Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) Retirement savings plan

Professional growth and leadership培训

Paid vacation, holidays, and parental/

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Production Operator III to join a team-focused, production-driven environment. You will operate automated equipment, diagnose minor issues, assist in maintenance, and ensure a safe, compliant work area supporting product safety and quality.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus technical certification, with 2+ years related experience. Expect physical labor and teamwork within a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of related experience.
• High School diploma or equivalency plus successful completion of a technical certification course (i.e., HVAC, auto maintenance/repair, etc).
• Equivalent military training, other related technical training, or successful completion of at least 45 college credit hours may be substituted for technical training.
• A technical certification course may include the completion of the AIB "Science of Baking" course.

Responsibilities

• Check and adhere to production work schedule for job assignments and work 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 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.
• The incumbent may be trained and assigned to operate multiple types of production equipment. Regardless of specific assignment, they are responsible for ensuring all machinery is set up, operated, and monitored according to established standards and safety procedures.
• Set up equipment following all established procedures, specifications, and safety guidelines.
• Ensure continuous, efficient flow of materials through assigned equipment.
• Verify product quality meets required standards throughout operation.
• Make necessary adjustments to equipment to maintain proper performance, measurements, and production speeds.
• Remove defective product and ensure only compliant product moves forward in the process.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow all sanitation requirements.
• Complete required documentation and system entries accurately and on time.

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Technical certification course (e.g., HVAC, auto maintenance/repair)

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Production Operator III to join a team-focused, production-driven environment. You will operate automated equipment, diagnose minor issues, assist in maintenance, and ensure a safe, compliant work area supporting product safety and quality.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus technical certification, with 2+ years related experience. Expect physical labor and teamwork within a fast-paced facility.