General Production Operator

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is a leading producer of packaged bakery goods in the United States, renowned for crafting moments of joy through its delicious and wholesome products. With 2024 sales reaching $5.1 billion, Flowers Foods is home to a diverse portfolio of beloved brands such as Nature's Own, Wonder, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. These products represent a spectrum of flavors and quality, ranging from wholesome to bold and artisanal, to rustic and sweet. The company prides itself not only on its high-quality bakery products but also on fostering a corporate culture that emphasizes core values including honesty and integrity, respect and inclusion, sustainability, passion, and humility.

Flowers Foods goes beyond baking by committing to innovation and maintaining a recipe for success that centers on flavor and community connection. Employees are integral to this mission, encouraged to develop professionally while contributing to a positive, safe, and inclusive work environment. Full-time employees benefit from comprehensive health and medical coverage, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, professional growth and leadership training, paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave. These benefits vary by location but exemplify the company's dedication to supporting its workforce.

The role of Production Operator at Flowers Foods is vital to the operation of the production process, requiring versatility and an ability to operate automated equipment across various phases. Operators contribute directly to product safety, legality, and quality by performing tasks that range from equipment operation to maintenance and sanitation. The position demands adaptability as operators may rotate among different job assignments including Scaler/Divider Operator, Wrapping Operator, Palletizer, Roll Line Operator, Board Monitor, and Retard Box Monitor.

Responsibilities vary by assignment but share common threads of verifying production schedules, scaling ingredients, operating mixers and dividers, performing start-up and shutdown sanitation, maintaining clean work areas, and complying with company policies on safety and equality. Operators must demonstrate competency in troubleshooting machinery, conducting quality control inspections, and upholding procedures that ensure efficient production flow. The collaborative environment requires attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintaining workplace safety.

This full-time position requires a high school diploma or equivalency and offers a competitive salary starting at $19.10 per hour. Preference is given to candidates with two years of bakery or production experience, although an equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may be considered. Flowers Foods is committed to equal employment opportunity, encouraging candidates from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups to apply. The company ensures that its job descriptions are reflective of essential information but not exhaustive, allowing flexibility in employee roles and responsibilities.

Applicants may be contacted for a telephone interview following successful completion of pre-screening questions and qualification verification. Those requiring assistance with the application process due to medical conditions or disabilities are invited to reach out via email for accommodations. Joining Flowers Foods means becoming part of a company dedicated to high-quality baking and a supportive, inclusive workplace environment where employees can thrive.