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Production Leadperson - $29+/hour
full-timeLewiston

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Location

Lewiston

Type

full-time

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About this role

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

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 2/19/26.  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 [email protected] or (1) 207 3467466.

Other facts

Tech stack
Production Operations,Equipment Safety,Quality Control,Interdepartmental Communication,Safety Enforcement,Training,Record Keeping,Work Assignment Planning,Cleanliness Maintenance,Compliance,Inspection,Team Leadership,Problem Solving,Time Management,Attention To Detail,Adaptability

About Flowers Foods

Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2024 sales of $5.1 billion. Flowers operates bakeries across the country that produce a wide range of bakery products. Among the company's top brands are Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, Simple Mills, Wonder, and Tastykake.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1919

What you'll do

  • Assist supervisors in the operations of shift production and ensure that production employees are trained in the care and safe operations of equipment. Maintain quality standards through continuous inspection of products and ensure compliance with safety policies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Production Leadperson - $29+/hour do at Flowers Foods?

As a Production Leadperson - $29+/hour at Flowers Foods, you will: assist supervisors in the operations of shift production and ensure that production employees are trained in the care and safe operations of equipment. Maintain quality standards through continuous inspection of products and ensure compliance with safety policies..

Why join Flowers Foods as a Production Leadperson - $29+/hour?

Flowers Foods is a leading Food and Beverage Manufacturing company.

Is the Production Leadperson - $29+/hour position at Flowers Foods remote?

The Production Leadperson - $29+/hour position at Flowers Foods is based in Lewiston, Maine, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Production Leadperson - $29+/hour position at Flowers Foods?

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