Machine Operator | Starting at 23.63 (Swing Shift)
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Job Location:
Newton, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 39481 - 49351
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.
Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; its 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 Natures Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Daves 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 reflectsHonesty & Integrity Respect & Inclusion Sustainability Passion and a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success Flowers Foods is more than a bakery its 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 machine operator is capable of contributing to all phases of the team-oriented production process. Included is the operation of automated production equipment primary diagnosis of machinery failures aiding in preventative maintenance and sanitation of all related equipment. Operators are expected to become fully versed in the entire production process. Therefore operators must be flexible and adaptable as they are required to rotate job assignments throughout production to monitor both equipment and product according to acceptable standards and to make real- time accurate decisions that affect order fulfillment and product addition it is the responsibility of the operators to contribute to maintaining a safe work environment for themselves and their fellow operators. Position requires the ability to master the use of Enterprise software including data input that impacts production and financial systems data retrieval reporting and other functions as instructed. Position ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO Sexual Harassment Safety Sarbanes Oxley etc.). Position performs 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. Position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect effect on product safety legality and/or quality.
Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities
Checks and adheres to production work schedule for job assignments and work reporting times.
Operators may be assigned to operate facility metal detector(s); therefore all operators must be fully trained and certified.
Performs start-up/shut-down sanitation and limited preventative maintenance on machinery.
Ensures that work areas are clean organized and adhere to applicable safety rules at all times.
Checks and maintains production schedules running order and formulas.
Scales and stages ingredients according to standards.
Ensures that all product is loaded into proper containers.
Performs quality control inspections and continuously monitors for acceptable governmental and company standards.
May be called on to provide scheduled breaks for Machine Operators on assigned shift.
Position requires ability to act as a member of a highly functioning team.
Performs other duties as directed by supervision.
Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications
One or more years experience as a technician and/or formal training with certificate of completion. Experience in heating ventilation and air conditioning; welding electronics electrical repairs industrial equipment installations alignment start-up repairs etc.
Two (2) years as machine operator in a manufacturing environment providing documentation of said responsibilities. Or six (6) months as a Production Helper with a good work/disciplinary/attendance record.
Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements
High School diploma or equivalency (GED) plus additional no less than a 9/12 month vocational/technical certification courses completion. Equivalent military training with provided (DD214) other related technical training or (1) or more years of college education (minimum 45 earned college credits) may be substituted for Vocational Technical Training. Or Completion of the AIB correspondence course.
Salary Range- $39481 - $49351
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 3/2/2026. 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 Caterina Smith at or(1).
Key Skills
- Forklift
- Calipers
- Basic Math
- Math
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Stamping Press
- Plastics Blow Molding
- Micrometer
- Plastics Extrusion
- Plastics Injection Molding
- Sewing
- Manufacturing
About Company
Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., 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. Flowers operates bakeries across the country that produce a wide range of bakery products. Among the ...
