Dave's Killer Bread-Production Operator II Starting $22.09 goes to $26.32 after
Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries, Milwaukie, OR, United States
About Flowers Foods
Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is a leading producer of packaged bakery goods in the United States, generating $5.1 billion in sales in 2024. The company’s brands include Nature’s Own, Wonder, Dave’s Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake, and it emphasizes a culture of honesty, respect, sustainability, passion, and humility.
Position Summary
The Production Operator II contributes to the team‑oriented production process by operating automated equipment, diagnosing machinery failures, supporting preventive maintenance, and ensuring sanitation and safety for all team members.
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 by location.
Physical Requirements
Stooping/Bending and Lifting
Routinely stoop and bend while lifting 20–50 pounds.
Occasionally stoop and bend while lifting dough modules up to 120 pounds.
Routine stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds of ingredients to a 36‑inch high table and then from table to a 54‑inch high mixer.
Climbing/Crawling
Climb fixed and portable ladders between 10 and 20 feet while carrying up to 20 pounds of scrap dough, and reach 2 feet to drop scrap dough into the hopper.
Climb onto and crawl under machinery.
Push/Pull
Push or pull wheeled carts weighing 400–500 lbs over 150–300 feet.
Move a wheeled container weighing up to 2400 lbs over 50 feet with assistance.
Responsibilities
Adhere to the production schedule and reporting times.
Comply with all company policies, including EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes‑Oxley, etc.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the work area.
Operate metal detector(s) when assigned and remain certified.
Ensure all machinery is set up, operated, and monitored according to safety procedures.
Complete required documentation and system entries accurately and on time.
General Duties (Machine Assignments)
Set up equipment following procedures and safety guidelines.
Ensure continuous, efficient flow of materials.
Verify product quality meets required standards throughout operation.
Adjust equipment to maintain proper performance, measurements, and speeds.
Remove defective product and ensure compliance.
Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow sanitation requirements.
Complete documentation and system entries promptly.
Qualifications
Minimum two years of related experience.
High school diploma or equivalent plus successful completion of a technical certification course (e.g., HVAC, auto maintenance/repair).
Equivalent military training, other related technical training, or at least 45 college credit hours may substitute for technical training.
Completion of the AIB “Science of Baking” course is optional.
Salary
Competitive salary based on experience.
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 combinations 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 Vanessa Jacobsen at Vanessa.Jacobsen@flocorp.com or call (1) 503 974 5524.
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Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is a leading producer of packaged bakery goods in the United States, generating $5.1 billion in sales in 2024. The company’s brands include Nature’s Own, Wonder, Dave’s Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake, and it emphasizes a culture of honesty, respect, sustainability, passion, and humility.
Position Summary
The Production Operator II contributes to the team‑oriented production process by operating automated equipment, diagnosing machinery failures, supporting preventive maintenance, and ensuring sanitation and safety for all team members.
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 by location.
Physical Requirements
Stooping/Bending and Lifting
Routinely stoop and bend while lifting 20–50 pounds.
Occasionally stoop and bend while lifting dough modules up to 120 pounds.
Routine stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds of ingredients to a 36‑inch high table and then from table to a 54‑inch high mixer.
Climbing/Crawling
Climb fixed and portable ladders between 10 and 20 feet while carrying up to 20 pounds of scrap dough, and reach 2 feet to drop scrap dough into the hopper.
Climb onto and crawl under machinery.
Push/Pull
Push or pull wheeled carts weighing 400–500 lbs over 150–300 feet.
Move a wheeled container weighing up to 2400 lbs over 50 feet with assistance.
Responsibilities
Adhere to the production schedule and reporting times.
Comply with all company policies, including EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes‑Oxley, etc.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the work area.
Operate metal detector(s) when assigned and remain certified.
Ensure all machinery is set up, operated, and monitored according to safety procedures.
Complete required documentation and system entries accurately and on time.
General Duties (Machine Assignments)
Set up equipment following procedures and safety guidelines.
Ensure continuous, efficient flow of materials.
Verify product quality meets required standards throughout operation.
Adjust equipment to maintain proper performance, measurements, and speeds.
Remove defective product and ensure compliance.
Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow sanitation requirements.
Complete documentation and system entries promptly.
Qualifications
Minimum two years of related experience.
High school diploma or equivalent plus successful completion of a technical certification course (e.g., HVAC, auto maintenance/repair).
Equivalent military training, other related technical training, or at least 45 college credit hours may substitute for technical training.
Completion of the AIB “Science of Baking” course is optional.
Salary
Competitive salary based on experience.
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 combinations 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 Vanessa Jacobsen at Vanessa.Jacobsen@flocorp.com or call (1) 503 974 5524.
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