Filling Prep/Operator

Flowers Baking Co. Newton, LLC; Johnstown (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Growth training

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. is hiring a Filling Prep/Operator to prepare glaze, icing, and filling mixtures. You will lift and handle ingredients, feed the mixing kettle, and oversee the Honey Bun Fryer to ensure quality products.

The role requires 1+ year of production experience and basic knowledge of mixer procedures. Benefits include comprehensive health and medical benefits, 401(k), and paid time off. This position is part of Flowers Foods' commitment to quality, safety, and teamwork in a

Qualifications

• One or more years of production experience as a helper and basic knowledge of mixer procedures.
• No educational prerequisite; however, must have demonstrated ability to read, comprehend and record necessary information applicable to job.

Responsibilities

• Prepare glaze/icing/filling mixture and manage bagged ingredients.
• Operate lifting equipment and transfer ingredients to mixing kettle.
• Monitor glaze/icing/filler operations to ensure quality product.
• Oversee Honey Bun Fryer and maintain proper fryer temperatures.
• Follow all food safety, quality, and security policies.

Skills

Production experience

Mixer procedures

SAP

Education

No educational prerequisite

Tools

SAP

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
• 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 major job duties of the Filling Prep/Operator consists of preparing glaze/ice/filling mixture, pumping mixture into large mixing bowl to be boiled and blended, overseeing glaze/icing/filler operations and assisting in overseeing the Honey Bun Fryer to ensure quality product.The employee records the number of batches and weights into the SAP computer program.

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

• Preparing glaze/icing mixture: Employee lifts four (4) to six (6) bags of ingredient one at a time from pallet leveler which is spring loaded to always keep ingredients to be lifted at approximately 36 inches in height. The employee lifts the ingredients by sliding the bag of ingredients onto the 36” high lift table. The employee pushes the lift table to level of mixing kettle. Next, the employee raises the lift table to highest level by pumping lever on the lift table with foot. The employee lifts the bag of ingredient and climbs two (2) stairs to position the bag onto the opening of the mixing kettle which is approximately 36 to 50 ¾ inches in height. The employee then opens the bag of ingredient with a bag opener and slides upper end of the bag off the table into the opening of the mixing kettle letting gravity help remove most of the ingredient. Employee then lifts up lower end of the ingredient bag and empties remaining ingredient into mixing kettle.
• Employee dips 12 to 25 pound of ingredient into bucket along with 15 to 21 pounds of another ingredient and 5 pounds of another ingredient. The bucket of ingredients are then carried up two (2) steps. The employee then dumps bucket of ingredients into same mixing kettle; thus, completing the batch of glaze. One (1) batch of glaze is completed every hour.
• Pumping mixture into large mixing bowl: The employee operates hand valve to pump glaze/icing/filler machine to ensure machine is operating efficiently so that quality product is maintained. After filing is prepared, the employee uses Load Hogg to push the filler trough a few feet to filler machine.
• Overseeing Honey Bun Fryer: The Glazer/Icing/Filler Operator operates a hand valve to regulate grease pumped into the fryer. The employee oversees Honey Bun fryer to ensure proper temperature is maintained and the fryer is operating efficiently so that honey buns are fried properly.
• Position is responsible for operating within the parameters of the facility’s Security Program with regards to site and product security.
• Ensures that all internal food safety and quality policies and procedures are followed.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Global Food Safety Standards, HACCP, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Performs 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

• One or more years of production experience as a helper and basic knowledge of mixer procedures.
• No educational prerequisite; however, must have demonstrated ability to read, comprehend and record necessary information applicable to job.

Salary Range- $24.35

90-Day Increase - $25.70. Opportunity for an additional $2/hr. for nights and weekends.

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. 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 Crystal Jennings at [e-mail].

Nearest Major Market: Fort Collins
Nearest Secondary Market: Greeley
Job Segment: Equipment Operator, ERP, SAP, Food Safety, Compliance, Manufacturing, Technology, Quality, Legal

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.