Wrap Machine Operator I

Flowers Foods; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their production team. This role involves ensuring the quality and safety of bakery products, setting up machinery, and maintaining a clean work environment. With a commitment to employee growth and a supportive culture, this position offers a competitive starting pay and comprehensive benefits. If you are passionate about food production and eager to contribute to a team that values quality and integrity, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that celebrates flavor and community while advancing your career in a thriving industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and medical benefits

401(k) Retirement savings plan

Professional growth and leadership training

Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Qualifications

• Ability to read, comprehend, and record necessary information.
• Six months of related production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up machinery and ensure product meets quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and comply with safety rules.
• Replenish packaging supplies as needed.

Skills

Product handling

Quality assurance

Machinery operation

Safety compliance

Education

No formal education required

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 and your participation in a collective bargaining unit.

Bringing Home the Dough:

Ensures proper slicing, handling and packaging of product according to quality and schedule 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.

The starting pay is $21.85/HR.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

1. Sets up machinery and makes adjustments to accommodate each product according to standards.
2. Ensures correct product coding and/or labeling of each product.
3. Ensures that product meets quality and packaging standards prior to shipping.
4. Replenishes wrap/packaging supplies as needed.
5. Maintains cleanliness of work area.
6. Practices and complies with all Company policies and procedures including safety and work rules, etc.
7. Performs other duties as directed by supervision.
8. Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
9. 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

Six months or more related production experience.

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

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

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 4/15/2025. 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.

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.