General Production Operator - $24+/hour

General Production Operator - $24+/hourLocation: Lewiston, ME, USFlowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2025 sales of $5.3 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 ResponsibilitiesPosition Responsibilities/Major DutiesChecks 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 ingredientsLoads, operates and unloads mixer(s)Operates dough pumpChecks posted scaling weights and equipment standardsAdjusts and operates one pocket and six pocket dividersAdjusts and operates rounderAdjusts and operates overhead prooferPerforms start-up/shut down sanitation and operator's preventative maintenanceEnsures that work area is clean and organizedPerforms other duties as directed by supervisionEnsures compliance with all 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 equipmentPerforms quality control inspection of finished productEnsures that product is loaded correctly.Performs start-up/shut down sanitation and operator's preventative maintenanceEnsures work area is clean and organizedPerforms 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 quantityPerforms start-up/shut down sanitation and operator's preventative maintenanceEnsures work area is clean and organizedPerforms 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 productsKnead to Know: Preferred QualificationsTwo years related bakery or production experienceAdditional Ingredients: Essential Job RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalencySalary Range- $24.35/hourWe offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package.Please reply by 11/8/2026. 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.