Bakery & Packager Associate - Fast-Paced, Member-Focused

Sam's West, Inc.; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and life insurance

Paid time off

Live Better U education

Job summary

Sam's West, Inc. in Lake Charles, LA, is seeking a team-oriented Bakery/Packager Associate to prepare fresh baked items daily, follow recipes, wrap, label, and store merchandise for our members.

You will juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while helping members with bakery orders, aiming for high satisfaction and quality. The role emphasizes teamwork, food safety, inventory management, and using handheld tools to support production decisions and member service.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Acknowledgement that position requires successful completion of required trainings and assessments

Responsibilities

• Be a Team Member: collaborate with associates to build a strong bakery team and adapt to the business needs.
• Be an Expert: prepare bakery merchandise per daily production needs, follow recipes, wrap, label, and store according to policies; ensure food safety, sanitation, and inventory control.
• Be a Techie: use digital tools to drive sales and enhance the shopping experience; utilize handheld devices for production decisions and training.
• Be an Owner: maintain operational excellence, ensure quality and date control, secure fragile items, assist purchasing decisions, and ensure proper packaging and labeling.
• Be a Talent Ambassador: model high-quality service and energy, communicate progress, and adapt to changes.

Job description

Sam's West, Inc. in Lake Charles, LA, is seeking a team-oriented Bakery/Packager Associate to prepare fresh baked items daily, follow recipes, wrap, label, and store merchandise for our members.

You will juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while helping members with bakery orders, aiming for high satisfaction and quality. The role emphasizes teamwork, food safety, inventory management, and using handheld tools to support production decisions and member service.