
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $21.35
Benefits
Comprehensive health and medical benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
Professional growth and leadership training
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Parental leave
Job Description
Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is a renowned leader in the packaged bakery goods industry in the United States, boasting 2024 sales of $5.1 billion. The company is not merely about baking; it is dedicated to crafting moments of joy through its wide range of delicious products. Flowers Foods is home to several iconic brands, including Nature's Own, Wonder, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. Each brand represents a unique palette of flavors, ranging from wholesome and traditional to bold, artisanal, rustic, and sweet delights. The company prides itself on delivering quality and taste with every product, making it a beloved name across the nation.
Beyond its impressive portfolio of bakery goods, Flowers Foods fosters a rich organizational culture grounded in core values such as honesty and integrity, respect and inclusion, sustainability, passion, and humility. These values shape the work environment and contribute to the company’s ongoing success and innovation. Flowers Foods is more than just a bakery; it is a community-driven enterprise that values its employees as much as its customers.
The role offered by Flowers Foods is a full-time opportunity focused on ensuring the proper preparation of doughs according to specific formulas and scheduled standards. This position is critical in maintaining product consistency, safety, legality, and quality. The Dough Preparation role requires competency in all related on-the-job activities and is integral to maintaining production flow. The selected candidate will be responsible for scaling doughs correctly, controlling time and temperature as per production standards, maintaining accurate records of dough mixing times and temperatures, and ensuring cleanliness and safety in their work area.
Employees in this role must adhere strictly to all company policies, including safety regulations, equal employment opportunity standards, sexual harassment prevention, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. The position offers competitive hourly pay starting at $21.35 and benefits including comprehensive health and medical plans, 401(k) retirement savings, professional growth and leadership training, and paid time off including vacation, holidays, and parental leave. This role emphasizes efficiency, attention to detail, and a commitment to upholding high standards in a fast-paced production environment.
Candidates with at least one year of production experience, or a minimum of six months of basic knowledge of mixer procedures and operation, are preferred. However, there is no strict educational prerequisite for this role, though the ability to read, comprehend, and record necessary job-related information is essential. Flowers Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
The opportunity to be part of Flowers Foods means joining a team that values passion, quality, and community. The role is designed for individuals who are detail-oriented, dependable, and ready to contribute to the manufacturing process that brings beloved bakery products to consumers nationwide. This position not only offers a stable career path but also supports employee development through ongoing training and leadership opportunities. Flowers Foods invites candidates who meet the basic qualifications and are committed to excellence to apply and become part of their flavorful journey.
Beyond its impressive portfolio of bakery goods, Flowers Foods fosters a rich organizational culture grounded in core values such as honesty and integrity, respect and inclusion, sustainability, passion, and humility. These values shape the work environment and contribute to the company’s ongoing success and innovation. Flowers Foods is more than just a bakery; it is a community-driven enterprise that values its employees as much as its customers.
The role offered by Flowers Foods is a full-time opportunity focused on ensuring the proper preparation of doughs according to specific formulas and scheduled standards. This position is critical in maintaining product consistency, safety, legality, and quality. The Dough Preparation role requires competency in all related on-the-job activities and is integral to maintaining production flow. The selected candidate will be responsible for scaling doughs correctly, controlling time and temperature as per production standards, maintaining accurate records of dough mixing times and temperatures, and ensuring cleanliness and safety in their work area.
Employees in this role must adhere strictly to all company policies, including safety regulations, equal employment opportunity standards, sexual harassment prevention, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. The position offers competitive hourly pay starting at $21.35 and benefits including comprehensive health and medical plans, 401(k) retirement savings, professional growth and leadership training, and paid time off including vacation, holidays, and parental leave. This role emphasizes efficiency, attention to detail, and a commitment to upholding high standards in a fast-paced production environment.
Candidates with at least one year of production experience, or a minimum of six months of basic knowledge of mixer procedures and operation, are preferred. However, there is no strict educational prerequisite for this role, though the ability to read, comprehend, and record necessary job-related information is essential. Flowers Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
The opportunity to be part of Flowers Foods means joining a team that values passion, quality, and community. The role is designed for individuals who are detail-oriented, dependable, and ready to contribute to the manufacturing process that brings beloved bakery products to consumers nationwide. This position not only offers a stable career path but also supports employee development through ongoing training and leadership opportunities. Flowers Foods invites candidates who meet the basic qualifications and are committed to excellence to apply and become part of their flavorful journey.
Job Requirements
- No educational prerequisite
- Must have demonstrated ability to read, comprehend and record necessary information applicable to job
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain production standards
- Ability to work full-time hours
- Physical ability to perform operational tasks as required
- Willingness to adhere to company policies and safety regulations
Job Qualifications
- One or more years of production experience as a helper
- Six months basic knowledge of mixer procedures and mixer operator
- Ability to read, comprehend and record necessary job-related information
- Demonstrated competency in dough preparation and production standards
Job Duties
- Ensure consistency on all doughs by proper scaling and time and temperature control according to production standards
- Maintain schedule by getting dough mixed efficiently and to dividers on time in order to maintain production flow
- Maintain record of temperature of dough mixing times and other required data
- Maintain cleanliness of work area(s)
- Practice and comply with all company policies and procedures including safety and work rules
- Perform other duties as directed by supervision
- Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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