Oven Operator

Flowers Baking Co. Newton, LLC; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) Retirement savings plan

Professional growth and leadership培训

Paid vacation, holidays, and parental

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in GA-Savannah seeks a production associate responsible for proofing and baking aligned with set quality standards. The role covers preparing proofer, oven setup, and monitoring equipment to ensure product safety and quality.

The position offers benefits including health coverage, a 401(k), growth training, paid vacation and parental leave. Salary starts around $21.28 per hour, with opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate ability to read, comprehend and record necessary information.
• One or more years of production experience as a helper and three years minimum as an oven operator.
• No educational prerequisite.

Responsibilities

• Ensures quality proofing and baking to set standards.
• Prepares proofer by setting humidity and temperature and proofing time.
• Sets up equipment to ensure pan and product flow.
• Checks proofed dough and adjusts temperature/humidity/time as needed.
• Monitors oven and related equipment for proper bake per standards.
• Adheres to safety and company policies; performs other duties as directed.

Skills

Production experience

Oven operation

Reading and recording information

Job description

Requisition ID47038-Posted09/11/2026-GA- Savannah-Manufacturing/Production/Operations

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

Ensures quality proofing and baking of product according to set 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

• Prepares proofer by setting humidity and temperature level and proofing time. Prepares oven (sets temperature and speed controls).
• Sets up equipment to ensure pan and product flow.
• Checks proofed dough to ensure proper rising. Makes necessary adjustments in temperature, humidity and proofing time according to standards.
• Monitors operation of proof box and oven and auxiliary equipment to ensure proper proof and proper bake according to standards. Detect and correct equipment malfunctions.
• 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 and three years minimum as an oven operator. Also have working knowledge of proofer procedures.
• No educational prerequisite; however must have demonstrated ability to read, comprehend and record necessary information applicable to job.

Salary Range- 21.28/Hour

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 9/24/2026. 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.

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