Oven Operator - 25+/hour
Lewiston, ME, US
Why Flowers?
Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2022 sales of $4.8 billion. Among the company's top brands are Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. Learn more at www.flowersfoods.com.
Our team is the essential ingredient to success. We embrace diversity and foster an environment that reflects our values of Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility.
Full-time employees are offered:
- Comprehensive health and medical benefits
- 401(k) Retirement savings plan
- Professional growth and leadership training
- Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave
Benefits may vary depending on your work location and your participation in a collective bargaining unit.
Summary
Ensures quality proofing and baking of product according to set standards. Position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect affect on product safety, legality and/or quality.
Job Responsibilities
• Prepares proofer by setting humidity and temperature level and proofing time. Prepares oven (sets temperature and speed controls).
• Sets up equipment to ensure pan and product flow.
• Checks proofed dough to ensure proper rising. Makes necessary adjustments in temperature, humidity and proofing time according to standards.
• Monitors operation of proof box and oven and auxiliary equipment to ensure proper proof and proper bake according to standards. Detect and correct equipment malfunctions.
• Practices and complies with all Company policies and procedures including safety and work rules, etc.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervision.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Performance of other duties which are 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.
Desired Experience
• One or more years of production experience as a helper and three years minimum as an oven operator. Also have working knowledge of proofer procedures.
Desired Education
• No educational prerequisite; however must have demonstrated ability to read, comprehend and record necessary information applicable to job.
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 11/27/2024. Resumes are active for 30 days. 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability
If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Megan Normand at Megan.Normand@flocorp.com or (1) 207 3467466 .
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