Checker/Loader

Flowers Baking Co. Newton, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Leadership training

Paid time off

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. is seeking a shipping/warehouse worker to pull orders, load and unload trailers, and maintain a clean, safe work area to support on-time distribution. The role requires accuracy in receiving and recording goods and adherence to company policies.

Ideal candidates have at least 6 months of shipping experience, the ability to lift up to 20 lbs, and the stamina to perform repetitive physical tasks in a fast-paced environment. Training is provided.

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.

Responsibilities

• Pulls orders, counts, loads, and unloads product on incoming and outgoing trailers according to the shipping schedule.
• 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.
• Practices and complies with all Company policies and procedures including safety and work rules.

Skills

Reading information

Basic math

Physical stamina

Job description

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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 Plan
• 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.

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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.

Nearest Major Market: Houston
Job Segment: Warehouse, 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.