General Production Operator - $24+/hour Job at Flowers Foods, Lewiston, ME

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  • Flowers Foods
  • Lewiston, ME

Job Description

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 2024 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.

Bringing Home the Dough

The production operator is capable of contributing to all phases of the production process. Included is the operation of automated production equipment, primary diagnosis of machinery failures, aiding with preventative maintenance, and sanitation of equipment. Operators are expected to be competent to make production decisions concerning the preflight and operation of equipment. Operators must be flexible and adaptable, as they may be required to rotate job assignments throughout production. In addition, it is the responsibility of the operator to contribute to the maintenance of a safe work environment for themselves and their fellow operators. 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

Position Responsibilities/Major Duties
• Checks production work schedules for job assignment and work reporting time. 
• When job assignment is SCALER/DIVIDER OPERATOR, responsibilities include but are not limited to: 
• Checks and maintains production schedule. 
• Scales ingredients 
• Loads, operates and unloads mixer(s) 
• Operates dough pump 
• Checks posted scaling weights and equipment standards 
• Adjusts and operates one pocket and six pocket dividers 
• Adjusts and operates rounder 
• Adjusts and operates overhead proofer 
• Performs start-up/shut down sanitation and operator’s preventative maintenance 
• Ensures that work area is clean and organized 
• Performs other duties as directed by supervision 
• Ensures compliance with al company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Etc.) 
• When job assignment is WRAPPING OPERATOR, responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 
• Checks production schedule and verifies product running order. 
• Checks pan count sheet for product quantity. 
• Check production wrap count sheet for bag types. 
• Sets and operates slicer, bagger, and tier equipment 
• Performs quality control inspection of finished product 
• Ensures that product is loaded correctly. 
• Performs start-up/shut down sanitation and operator’s preventative maintenance 
• Ensures work area is clean and organized 
• Performs other duties as directed by supervision. 
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, etc.) 
• When job assignment is PALLETIZER, responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 
• Checks production schedule and verifies product running order. 
• Checks to ensure that the proper program is running. 
• Checks pallets, slip sheets, etc. for quantity 
• Performs start-up/shut down sanitation and operator’s preventative maintenance 
• Ensures work area is clean and organized 
• Performs other duties as directed by supervision. 
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, etc.) 
• Similar responsibilities apply when assignment is ROLL LINE OPERATOR, BOARD MONITOR, RETARD BOX MONITOR.
• All employees will be responsible and accountable for insuring the quality and safety of every function and all products



 

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

• Two years related bakery or production experience

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency

Salary Range- $24.35/hour

 

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 8/2/2026. 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.

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours

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