Production Leadperson - $28+/hour

Location:

Lewiston, ME, US

Date: Dec 4, 2024

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2023 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Full-time employees are offered the following 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 depending on your work location and your participation in a collective bargaining unit.

Bringing Home the Dough

Assist supervisors in the operations of shift production. 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.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

Ensure that production employees are instructed and trained in the care and safe operations of equipment.
Review records and procedures to ensure proper use of time and materials. Preform continuous inspection of products to ensure quality standards are met.
Ensure that all equipment is in good operating condition.
Promote positive relations and interdepartmental communication and cooperation.
Position may be responsible for operating the facility metal detector(s). For this job responsibility, operator must be fully trained and certified.
Ensure a safe working environment for all personnel through enforcement of safety policies and procedures, including inspections and periodic safety meetings, etc.
May occasionally work in place of employees out sick, on vacation, etc.
Plan and adjust work assignments of personnel to cover all phases of production.
Maintain cleanliness of work area.
Ensure compliance with all company rules, policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.).
Perform other duties as directed by supervision.
Complete AIB Master Baker Correspondence Course.
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

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) or more years experience in all areas of plant production work.

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 1/2/2025. 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.

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 combination 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 Megan Normand at Megan.Normand@flocorp.com or (1) 207 3467466.