Production Operator III 1st Shift (3AM - 3PM)

Flowers Foods; San Antonio (TX); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Résumé du poste

Flowers Foods is hiring a Production Operator III for the 1st shift (3AM - 3PM) in San Antonio, TX. The role involves operating automated production equipment, diagnosing equipment issues, and supporting maintenance and sanitation while ensuring a safe work environment.

Candidates should have 2+ years of related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent with a technical certification, and the ability to work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of related experience.
• High School diploma or equivalency plus successful completion of a technical certification course (HVAC, auto maintenance/repair, etc).
• Equivalent military training or at least 45 college credit hours may substitute for technical training.

Responsabilités

• Set up, operate, and monitor production equipment according to standards and safety guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the work area at all times.
• Complete required documentation and system entries accurately and on time.
• Ensure product quality meets required standards and report any deviations.

Connaissances

Experience

Safety conscious

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical certification

Description du poste

Production Operator III 1st Shift (3AM - 3PM)

Location: San Antonio, TX, US

Date: Oct 14, 2026

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 2025 sales of $5.3 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

The production operator III is capable of contributing to assigned area of the team-oriented production process. Included is the operation of automated production equipment, primary diagnosis of machinery failures, aiding in preventative maintenance, and sanitation of all related equipment.

In addition, it is the responsibility of the production operator III to contribute to maintaining a safe work environment for themselves and their fellow technicians.

Position requires the ability to master the use of Enterprise software including data input that impacts production and financial systems, data retrieval, reporting, and other functions as instructed.

Position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect effect on product safety, legality and/or quality.

Position requires ability to act as a member of a highly functioning team.

Role is physical with the following requirements:

• Ability to routinely stoop and bend while lifting from twenty pounds to eighty ponds.
• Ability to routinely lift 40 pounds of wrap/packaging materials from 12 inches to 3 feet and/or from 6 feet high down to 3 feet high.
• Ability to routinely lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb fixed and portable ladders to a height of between ten and twenty feet, often while carrying up to 20 pounds of dough with the ability to then reach out two feet to drop dough into the top of a hopper.
• Ability to climb onto and crawl under machinery, as required.
• Ability to exert necessary force to push or pull wheeled carts weighing 500 pounds a distance of 300 feet.
• Ability to exert force necessary to – with assistance – move wheeled container weighing up to 2400 pounds a distance of 50 feet.
• Ability to exert force necessary to move equipment and icing troughs a distance of 25 feet.
• Ability to push wheeled cart requiring 18 pounds of force to initiate and 10 pounds of force to continue in motion to work area.
• Ability to roll wheeled module requiring 25 pounds of force to initiate and 8 pounds of force to continue in motion; module must also be pushed up and down a slight incline.
• The ability to routinely lift up to 50 pounds.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities/Major Duties

• Check and adhere to production work schedule for job assignments and work reporting times
• Maintain cleanliness of work area at all times while on duty
• May be assigned to operate facility metal detector(s); must be fully trained and certified
• Comply with work rules, safety rules, and GMPs
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Perform other duties 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

The incumbent may be trained and assigned to operate multiple types of production equipment. Regardless of specific assignment, they are responsible for ensuring all machinery is set up, operated, and monitored according to established standards and safety procedures.

General Duties (applicable across machine assignments):

• Set up equipment following all established procedures, specifications, and safety guidelines.
• Ensure continuous, efficient flow of materials through assigned equipment.
• Verify product quality meets required standards throughout operation.
• Make necessary adjustments to equipment to maintain proper performance, measurements, and production speeds.
• Remove defective product and ensure only compliant product moves forward in the process.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow all sanitation requirements.
• Complete required documentation and system entries accurately and on time.

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) or more years of related experience.

• High School diploma or equivalency plus successful completion of a technical certification course (i.e., HVAC, auto maintenance/repair, etc).
• Equivalent military training, other related technical training, or successful completion of at least 45 college credit hours may be substituted for technical training.
• A technical certification course may include the completion of the AIB “Science of Baking” course.

Salary Range- 24.72

Nearest Major Market: San Antonio

Job Segment: Facilities, Compliance, Industrial, HVAC, Equipment Operator, Operations, Legal, Manufacturing

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.

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.