Checker/Loader

Flowers Baking Co. Newton, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Shipping/Loading associate to pull orders, load and unload product according to the shipping schedule, and ensure safety and quality throughout distribution.

The role emphasizes teamwork, dependability, and accurate basic math and record-keeping. No formal education prerequisites are required, with six months of shipping experience preferred. This is a full-time role with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Six or more months shipping or related experience.
• No educational prerequisite; ability to read, comprehend and record information.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads to appropriate distribution area to ensure that shipping schedules are met.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Follows company policies including safety and work rules.
• Physically capable of movement to all Shipping areas.
• Exerts force to move wheeled equipment up to 400 lbs, up to 100 feet.
• Wears and uses approved safety equipment as needed.
• Performs other duties to support schedules and attendance policies.

Skills

Shipping experience

Attention to detail

Basic math

Job description

Requisition ID47022-Posted09/09/2026-TX- Houston-Manufacturing/Production/Operations

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
• Pension
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

Bringing Home the Dough

Pulls orders, counts, loads, and unloads product on incoming and Pulls orders, counts, loads, and unloads product on incoming and outgoing trailers according to the shipping schedule. 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

• Ensures that product received from production or other plants is recorded correctly.
• Load and unloads to appropriate distribution area to ensure that shipping schedules are met.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Practice and complies with all Company policies and procedures including safety and work rules, 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.
• Practices and complies with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.).
• Physically capable of movement to all Shipping areas.
• Ability to exert force necessary to move wheeled equipment weighing (400 lbs), at a distance of (100) feet.
• Ability to routinely stoop, bend, and lift product containers weighing ( 20 lbs).
• Ability to wear and use approved, applicable safety equipment, as needed.
• Must meet/maintain FDC and CDC food handling requirements on public safety for work in a food production environment.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
  

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

Six (6) or more months shipping or related experience.

No educational prerequisite; however, must have demonstrated ability to read, comprehend and record information applicable to the job.

Salary Range- null - null

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.