Baker / Packager New Location Lathrop, CA

Sam's West, Inc.; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Live Better U education benefits

Job summary

Sam's Club is opening a brand-new club in Lathrop, CA, and seeks reliable Bakery/Packager associates to prepare fresh baked items, follow recipes, and ensure proper wrapping, labeling, and storage for freshness. You will assist members with bakery orders, answer questions, and keep the area neat and stocked.

This role is part of a growing founding team. As a Bakery/Packager, you will multitask in a fast-paced environment, maintain high standards of cleanliness, and prioritize member satisfaction

Qualifications

• Must thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and food safety awareness.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Team player with a positive, member-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare baked items following recipes and standards.
• Wrap, label, and store merchandise to maintain freshness.
• Assist members with bakery orders and answer questions.
• Keep the bakery area clean, organized, and fully stocked.
• Provide exceptional customer service across the club.

Skills

Fast-paced

Multitasking

Customer service

Stamina

Problem solving

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

Join the Founding Team at Sam's Club Lathrop! Location: 17401 S Manthey Road, Lathrop, CA 95330 Be part of something extraordinary from day one. Sam's Club is opening a brand-new club in Lathrop, CA, and we're looking for reliable individuals who are detail oriented and team focused to help bring it to life. As a founding associate, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the member experience, support club operations, and help create a culture of excellence from the ground up.

Baker and Packager Associate Fresh-baked goods are a member favorite and you're the one making it happen. As a Baker and Packager Associate, you'll follow recipes, prepare baked items daily, and ensure everything is wrapped, labeled, and stored for freshness. You'll juggle multiple tasks, assist members with bakery orders, and take pride in delivering quality products families can enjoy.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and bake products following Sam's Club recipes and standards
• Wrap, label, and store merchandise to maintain freshness
• Assist members with bakery orders and answer questions
• Keep the bakery area clean, organized, and fully stocked

What We're Looking For

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Able to multitask and stay organized under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and food safety awareness
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Team player with a positive, member-first attitude

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.

General Responsibilities

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.

Why Sam’s Club?

At Sam’s Club, you’re not just starting a job; you’re building a career. As part of our founding Lathrop team, you’ll help establish the culture, set the standard for excellence, and create an experience members will remember. Plus, you'll enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and access to Live Better U, our company-paid education program.

Our Values

At Sam’s Club, the way we show up every day matters. Our values guide how we work, support one another, and serve our members:

• Respect the Individual Strengthens the team by helping develop and mentor others; recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments.
• Act with Integrity Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance; models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; and supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us. Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.
• Serve Our Customers and Members Delivers results while putting the customer first. Makes decisions based on reliable information, balances short and long-term priorities, and considers how one's own work impacts the team’s ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders.
• Strive for Excellence Displays curiosity and a desire to learn, takes calculated risks, and demonstrates courage and resilience. Drives continuous improvements, is open to and uses new technologies and skills, and supports others through change.

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. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
• 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 from 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.

Hourly Wage

The hourly wage range for this position is $19.00 to $27.00. 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
• I acknowledge that the position for which I am applying requires me to successfully complete all job required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period if I receive the position.

Preferred Qualifications

None listed.

Primary Location

16150 GOLDEN VLY PKWY, LATHROP, CA 95330-0000, United States of America

Company Policy

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

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.