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Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries

BUN: Divider Operator / 6am to 6pm /

Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries, Lenexa, Kansas, United States

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BUN: Divider Operator / 6am to 6pm /

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Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries

About Flowers Foods 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, it is one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States. From the wholesome goodness of Nature’s Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave’s Killer Bread, the rustic quality of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product celebrates taste and quality. The company values honesty & integrity, respect & inclusion, sustainability, passion, and humility, and it is committed to innovation and success.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and medical benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Professional growth and leadership training

Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Bringing Home the Dough The production operator II is capable of contributing to the assigned area of the team‑oriented production process. This includes operating automated production equipment, diagnosing machinery failures, assisting in preventative maintenance, and sanitizing all related equipment. The role also involves maintaining a safe work environment, mastering Enterprise software for data entry, retrieval, and reporting, and demonstrating competency in all on‑the‑job activities that affect product safety, legality, and quality.

Position Responsibilities

Check and adhere to production work schedule for job assignments and 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

Pan‑o‑Mat Operator

Operate Pan‑o‑Mat or Model K machine, ensuring dough pieces are correct weight and size and flow into overhead correctly

Set up all equipment according to established standards (guides, cutters, speed, weight, etc.)

Ensure dough pieces are proper size and weight according to standards

Ensure proper sheeting, moulding, and panning per production standards

Set speed on dough‑flo per production standards

Oven Operator

Ensure quality proofing and baking of product according to set standards

Prepare proofer by setting humidity and temperature level and proofing time

Prepare oven (sets temperature and speed controls)

Set up equipment to ensure pan and product flow

Check proofed dough to ensure proper rising and make necessary adjustments in temperature, humidity, and proofing time according to standards

Monitor operation of proof box and oven and auxiliary equipment to ensure proper proof and proper bake according to standards

Detect and correct equipment malfunctions

Scaler

Ensure proper weight of raw ingredients for mixer

Set brew slurry for mixer to use with raw ingredients

Load, operate, and unload mixer(s)

Check posted scaling weights and equipment standards

Precisely measure all ingredients for dough mixer to maintain production schedule and appropriate formula

Maintain appropriate level of ingredients in all ingredient bins

Assist mixer operator with heavy lifting and moving dough trough

Wrap Machine Operator

Ensure proper slicing, handling and packaging of product according to quality and schedule standards

Check production wrap count sheet for bag types

Set up machinery and make adjustments to accommodate each product according to standards

Ensure correct product coding and/or labeling of each product

Ensure that product meets quality and packaging standards prior to shipping

Replenish wrap/packaging supplies as needed

Wrap Breakperson

Provide break and/or meal relief for every helper and wrap operator on assigned shift

Advise supervisor of necessary adjustments or other issues while operator is relieved

Preferred Qualifications Two (2) or more years of related experience.

Essential Job Requirements 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.

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Starting pay is $26.27 per hour. Please reply by February 3rd. 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 Martin Velasquez at

Martin.Velasquez@flocorp.com .

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