High Speed Packaging Mechanic (APD)

About the role

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, with 2024 sales of $5.1 billion. The company crafts moments of joy through brands such as Nature's Own, Wonder, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. Beyond baking, Flowers Foods fosters a culture rooted in Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and installation tasks on the physical plant, equipment, and machinery according to standards.
• Demonstrates competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect effect on product safety, legality, and/or quality.
• Ensures smooth operation of all packaging machinery.
• Works from complex blueprints, drawings, written or verbal instructions.
• Makes standard shop computations relating to stress, strength of materials, centers of gravity, direction, rotation, speeds, etc.
• Performs complete machine overhauls, both mechanical and electrical, to ensure proper function when placed in service.
• Makes pre-arranged changeovers in machines when switching between product varieties.
• Dismantles and repairs machines by replacing worn or damaged parts.
• Practices preventative maintenance by replacing worn or defective parts before they cause damage.
• Examines machines and mechanical equipment to diagnose sources of trouble in mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic areas.
• Runs, inspects, adjusts, and repairs packaging machinery prior to and during production runs.
• Reports major problems to the Supervisor for decisions.
• Operates Powered Industrial Equipment as needed.
• May supervise the work of helpers and apprentices on assignment.
• Follows established Company Policies & Procedures, Sanitary Codes, and Safety Requirements.
• Completes work orders, daily work cards, and other paperwork documenting work activities and man hours.
• Performs other essential and non-essential duties as directed by supervision.
• Maintains cleanliness of the work area.
• Practices and complies with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.).

Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of additional plant experience involving industrial equipment applications.
• A working knowledge of electronic controls, high-speed packaging machinery, and basic knowledge of PLCs.
• Competent with computers and software including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Experience with PM and work order systems.
• Four (4) year electromechanical apprenticeship or equivalent preferred, but may be substituted with work experience.

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