Mesa Organic Baking Company Employee Handbook

Welcome

ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK Dear Fellow Employee: Thank you for taking the time to review this handbook. We are very pleased to have you on the Flowers team. If you are new to our company, I would like to personally welcome you to our team. Flowers Foods, our parent company, is proud to be a leader in the packaged baked foods industry. We have achieved this position with hard work, strategic planning, and, most importantly, through the talent and dedication of our employees. The future growth and success of our company depends upon each of us focusing every day on producing high- quality products that meet the needs of both our customers and consumers. As a company, we strive to provide the best opportunities and incentives so individually—and as a company—we can grow and prosper. We consider our employees to be one of our greatest assets. We strive to foster an environment in which everyone is included and in which good performance is rewarded. Our five guiding principles are integrity, quality, service, commitment, and innovation. Whether you are a company veteran or a new employee, please know that you and your job are important to us. We appreciate the contribution that you make to our continued growth and success. When you have a question, concern, or problem, I encourage you to talk to your supervisor, human resources, or to any member of senior management. Our doors are always open to you. Again, I thank you for what you do on behalf of our company every day. With our combined talents, abilities, and hard work, we can accomplish much together. This is the 2024 edition of the handbook for employees of Mesa Organic Bakery (the company) and it replaces all previous handbooks. This handbook will introduce you to the company and answer most questions about our operations and policies. This handbook is important for you to review whether you are a new employee or have been working with the company for many years. It covers most of the things you need to know about the company --how we work, what we expect of you, and what you can expect from us—our policies, benefits, and procedures. The guidelines in this handbook will help you perform to the best of your abilities and develop your potential as one of our valued employees. Please read and become familiar with the contents of this handbook. All employees of the company observe these guidelines. However, this handbook does not represent an ironclad statement of policy. Policies are subject to change as our jobs, our company, and the business environment changes. Flexibility is a key to survival in the business world. The company will adopt new methods and procedures that enable us to serve our customers better, enhance our performance, and improve job security. Therefore, the company may change or terminate any of the published or unpublished personnel policies, practices, or employee benefits without advance notice.