Production & Packaging Associate

Job Summary:

While in Production activities include but not limited to straightening of dough on pans or boards, feeding bread or bun pans on conveyors, feeding, retrieving or stacking empty pans to put back into system(s).

While in Packaging activities include but not limited to feeding baked products into conveyor slots for slicing prior to bagging, placing finished packaged product in bread trays or corrugated box depending on packaging line. Bread racking and or palletizing. Possible re-wrapping of product and or labeling product.

Job Expectations & Requirements (but not limited to):

• Meet with the Supervision daily to confirm work assignments.

• Follow all instructions learned in Orientation

• Must adhere to company’s core values:

  • Safety: Always know your surroundings and work safely.
  • Leadership: Rise above the daily challenges and inspire others
  • Responsibility: Hold yourself accountable for your performance, be on time.
  • Teamwork: Must have the ability to work with others in a fast past environment.
  • Integrity: Promote a culture of trust, respect, and truthfulness, values honest and frequent feedback.
  • Commitment: Strive to build positive long lasting relationships with co-workers.

• Follow all GMP’s - Good Manufacturing Practices

  • No jewelry of any kind (including facial piercings)
  • No false fingernails or false eye lashes.
    • No finger nail polish.
  • No cell phone use out on the plant floor. (no headphones or ear buds)
  • No food or drink allowed on plant floor.
    • Water stations are available.

• Work schedule:

  • Generally 6 days a week / 8 -10 hour days
  • Must be able to work full shift
    • Shifts have staggered start times.
      • See specific department requirements

• All Positions require Union sign up with Bakers’ Union Local No. 19 BCTGM

Uniform & Dress Code:

• Shirt
  • White T-Shirt – no printing or beads on t-shirt
• Pants
  • White or Khaki
    • Shorts are permitted, must be knee length
• Shoes
  • Comfortable full foot shoes (gym shoes or work boots)
    • No open toe shoes allowed

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet all requirements set forth by the company to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2-5 years’ experience preferred in production and or packaging facility

Physical Environment:

• Pick up and carry a weight of, but not limited to, 50 pounds.
• Work in high heat and humidity, cooler setting in the winter.
• Ability to kneel, squat or bend/twist/turn at least 50% of the time.
• Stand/Walk approximately 90% of the time
• Efficient finger dexterity

Preferred Language Skills:

• Understand English and ability to communicate
• Bilingual a plus