General Production Operator - $24+/hour

Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) Retirement plan

Professional growth and leadership培训

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Lewiston, ME is seeking a production associate to operate our dough line, ensuring correct weight and size for pieces and smooth flow into overhead systems.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to production standards in a fast-paced bakery environment. Ideal candidates have 1+ years of production experience; no formal education prerequisites are listed beyond the ability to read, comprehend and record information.

Qualifications

• No formal education prerequisites, but ability to read, comprehend and record information is required.

Responsibilities

• Sets up all equipment according to established standards (guides, cutters, speed, weight, etc.).
• Ensures dough pieces are proper size and weight according to standards.
• Ensures proper sheeting, molding and panning per production standards.
• Sets speed on dough-flow per production standards.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Follows all company policies and safety rules.

Skills

Production experience

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 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 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

Operates Model K machine, ensures that dough pieces are correct weight and size and flow into overhead correctly. 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 all equipment according to established standards (guides, cutters, speed, weight, etc.).
• Ensures dough pieces are proper size and weight according to standards.
• Ensures proper sheeting, molding and panning per production standards.
• Sets speed on dough-flo per production standards.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Practices and complies with all Company policies and procedures including safety and work rules, etc.
• 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

• 1 or more years production experience.

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

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

Salary Range- $24.35/hour

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,