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

Pay:  $22.75/hr

 

The Fryer Operator prepares the dough by mixing ingredients according to the supervisor’s instructions and records the dough mix confirmations in the SAP computer program. In addition, the Fryer Operator operates the fryer and oversees the quality of product during the frying process. 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

• Mixing Dough: Employee lifts seven (7) bags of ingredient from pallet leveler which is spring loaded to always keep ingredients to be lifted at 36 inches. Employee lifts the ingredients by sliding bag of ingredient onto 36 inch high Dandy Lift table. The employee then pushes Dandy Lift table to mixing bowl. Next, the employee raises the Dandy Lift table by electric control to level of mixing bowl which is 54 inches high. The employee opens bag of ingredient with a bag opener and slides upper end of bag off the table into opening of the mixing bowl letting gravity help remove most of the ingredient. The employee lifts up lower end of the ingredient bag and empties remaining ingredient in the mixing bowl. The employee operates valve and control panel to adjust mix and set mix temperature for various doughs. The employee records the dough mix confirmations in the SAP computer program. The employee prepares 15 – 20 doughs per eight (8) hour shift.

After dough is mixed by automatic mixer, the employee with the assistance of the second fryer operator/dough mixer pulls mixing bowl away from mixer and positions mixing bowl to automatic lift. The employee then operates control panel to enable mixing bowl to be lifted and tilted to release dough into fryer dough hopper. The employee climbs set of three (3) stairs and rakes remaining dough left in mixing bowl into fryer dough hopper.

• Operating Fryer: Employee operates control panel for fryer and oversees donut fryer to make sure proper temperature is maintained and the fryer is operating efficiently so that donuts are fried properly.
• Demonstrated ability to perform routine production tasks in accordance with applicable standards as directed by supervisor or person in charge.
• Ensures that all internal food safety and quality policies and procedures are followed.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area.
• 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

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of production experience.

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

• No educational prerequisite; however must have demonstrated ability to read, comprehend and record information applicable to the job.

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package.  Please reply by 3/9/2025.  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 Missy Caddell at Missy.Caddell@flocorp.com or (1) 606 8784646.