Baker and Packager Associate

Sam's West, Inc.; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) + stock purchase

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sam's West, Inc. in Harlingen, TX is seeking a Team Member for our Bakery/Packager role. You will follow recipes, wrap and label bakery items, and assist members with orders while staying organized in a fast-paced team environment.

The role emphasizes customer service, food safety, and maintaining a clean, ready-to-sell area. You may work across departments and use handheld tech to aid production and merchandising, with opportunities to grow within the club.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with associates to build a strong bakery team and assist across areas.
• Prepare bakery merchandise by following recipes, wrapping, labeling and storing.
• Utilize handheld technology to drive sales and support production decisions.
• Maintain quality, date control, proper packaging and waste reduction.
• Promote high-quality service and products to members.
• Adhere to company policies and ethics in daily operations.

Job description

Position Summary

Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes and organization? Our Bakery/Packager associates prepare fresh baked items daily for our members through follow recipes and wrapping, labeling, and storing merchandise to ensure our members have the freshest items available to take home to their families. There are times when you will juggle several tasks in a short amount of time while helping members with their bakery orders. It’s hard work, but our bakery team finds it rewarding, especially since they’re a part of a large team with a common goal: happy, satisfied members.

You will sweep us off our feet if:

• You thrive in fast-paced environments
• You’re a multi-tasker at heart
• You keep member satisfaction as your top priority
• You can stand for long periods of time while assisting members quickly and accurately
• You’re a problem solver who tackles obstacles head‑on to ensure each task is completed with excellence

You will make an impact by:

• Maintaining a positive attitude by smiling, greeting and thanking members
• Providing exceptional customer service to members across the club as needed, answering any questions they may have
• Maintaining a clean, neat, and member‑ready area

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full job description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

What you'll do

Be a Team Member: Collaborates with other associates to build a strong bakery team; communicating with the members of the team; and being flexible to the needs of the business to work in other areas..

Be an Expert: Prepares bakery department merchandise based on daily production needs by operating baking equipment; following recipes/make‑up instructions; wrapping, labeling, and storing merchandise according to company policies and procedures; ensuring compliance with food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, cold chain compliance, and inventory management; operating, maintaining, and sanitizing equipment; and demonstrating understanding of product and layout execution..

Be a Techie: Leverages digital tools to drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement; utilizing hand held technology to make immediate business decisions related to production, merchandise ordering, training, and product quality with the member in mind; adapting to new tools and encouraging others to use them.

Be an Owner: Ensures commitment to operational excellence, maintaining work area according to company policies and procedures; ensuring quality and date control standards for bakery items; securing fragile and high‑shrink merchandise; eliminating waste; assisting members with purchasing decisions; and ensuring merchandise is properly packaged, labeled, and stored in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Be a Talent Ambassador: Being an advocate for the department and the club by valuing the member's experience in meat area and modeling high quality service and products; executing the basics at highest possible level of quality; and exhibiting energy, commitment, and passion for the work.

Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and applying these in executing business processes and practices.

Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, co‑workers, customers, and other business partners; identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carrying out tasks; communicating progress and information; determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.

Benefits

• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company‑paid life insurance
• Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave bereavement, jury duty, and voting
• Other benefits include short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more
• Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range across high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short‑form certificates. Tuition, books and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J.

At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance‑based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!

The hourly wage range for this position is $17.00 to $25.00**The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications ... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Primary Location

621 N EXPRESSWAY 77, HARLINGEN, TX 78552-5202, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

About Walmart

About Walmart: Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom‑and‑pop shop and transformed it into the world’s biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we’re reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you're proud of.