Mixer Operator I

Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and medical benefi

401(k) Retirement savings plan

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Paid vacation, holidays, and parental 

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Production Helper to assist in dough preparation and mixer operations. The role emphasizes following formulas, scaling, timing, and maintaining production flow to ensure dough quality and safety.

No educational prerequisites are required, and the position offers opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a bakery environment with comprehensive benefits and payroll support. Salary starts at $22.51 per hour, with full-time hours and on-site work.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of production experience as a helper.
• Six months basic knowledge of mixer procedures and mixer operator.
• No formal education prerequisite required.

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 to maintain production flow.
• Maintains record of temperature of dough mixing times and other required data.
• Maintains cleanliness of work areas.

Skills

Production experience

Mixer procedures knowledge

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 flavours 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

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.

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

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

Salary Range- $22.51/HR

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 Richard Lacour at [e-mail] or (1) 337 2654225.