Oven Operator, 1st shift

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is a premier packaged bakery products company in the United States, bringing more than just baking to the table but crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales reaching $5.1 billion, Flowers Foods is a major industry leader, known for its wide range of beloved brands such as Nature's Own, Wonder, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. Each brand represents a commitment to quality, taste, innovation, and the wholesome goodness that has made Flowers Foods a household name across the country. The company’s culture is deeply rooted in values like Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility, which guide its operations and relationships both inside and outside the workplace.

Flowers Foods is seeking dedicated full-time Oven Operators to join their team. This position plays a key role in ensuring that bakery products meet strict quality and safety standards through proper proofing and baking techniques. Oven Operators are responsible for setting up and monitoring proofer and oven equipment, adjusting temperature, humidity, and timing settings, and detecting any equipment malfunctions to maintain the consistency and safety of all products. This role requires hands-on competency with baking processes and adherence to company policies on safety, quality, and legal compliance, including Equal Employment Opportunity and Sexual Harassment policies. The starting hourly wage for this opportunity is $20.00, and the role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings, leadership development, and paid time off.

The Oven Operator position fits individuals passionate about production quality and efficiency within a fast-paced manufacturing environment and provides an opportunity to grow within a respected national company. Employees will work with equipment to maintain optimal production flow and product output, ensuring that each baked good that leaves the facility lives up to the high standards customers expect from the Flowers Foods brands. The manufacturer values teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement, offering a supportive workplace for people dedicated to honing their craft in the baking industry. Candidates with prior experience in baking production and an understanding of proofer operations will find this role both challenging and rewarding. Overall, this position is ideal for those seeking stable employment in a reputable company that encourages professional growth, values integrity, and delivers products that brighten customers’ everyday lives.