Mixer Operator - $26+/hour

Flowers Baking Co. Newton, LLC; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Growth training

Paid vacation/holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. is hiring for a production-focused role in Lewiston, ME. The position involves dough preparation and compliance with production standards, safety rules, and company policies. You will support the bakery’s daily output and maintain accurate records.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of production experience and knowledge of mixer procedures. The role requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• One or more years of production experience as a helper.
• Six months basic knowledge of mixer procedures and mixer operator.

Responsibilities

• Ensures dough consistency by proper scaling and time/temperature control.
• Keeps production flow by mixing dough efficiently and delivering to dividers on time.
• Records dough-mixing temperatures and other required data.
• Keeps work areas clean and orderly.
• Follows all safety rules and company policies.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervision.
• Ensures compliance with EEO, harassment, safety and Sarbanes-Oxley policies.
• Performs duties integral to the job, including attendance and schedule adherence.

Skills

Production experience

Mixer procedures

Mixer operator

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

Ensure proper preparation of doughs according to formula and scheduled standards. 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 consistency on all doughs by proper scaling and time and temperature control according to production standards.
• Maintains schedule by getting dough mixed efficiently and to dividers on time in order to maintain production flow.
• Maintains record of temperature of dough mixing times and other required data.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area(s).
• Practices and complies with all company policies and procedures including safety and work rules, etc.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervision.
• 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

One or more years of production experience as a helper, six months basic knowledge of mixer procedures and mixer operator.

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

Salary Range- $26.45

Job Segment: Compliance, Equipment Operator, Legal, 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.