Bakery Production Associate - Entry-Level, Cross-Training

ManpowerGroup; Bloomville (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Company Store Onsite

Job summary

ManpowerGroup’s Ashland, OH bakery production team seeks an entry-level Bakery Production Associate to support daily manufacturing operations. Team members rotate through multiple production positions to ensure workflow, uphold quality, and maintain food safety standards.

You will inspect products, assist with line efficiency, and follow GMP and safety procedures while adapting to shift needs and cross-training opportunities. This is an opportunity for growth in a stable manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to rotate tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products continuously to ensure all quality standards are met.
• Remove damaged or defective products, baskets, or materials and properly store or dispose of them.
• Perform visual inspections of packaging for accuracy, seal integrity, and code/date compliance.
• Stack cartons or trays onto pallets/skids using proper patterns.
• Safely operate pallet jacks to move finished goods.
• Assist operators, utilities, and other production staff to maintain line efficiency.
• Clean and maintain equipment, tools, and work areas in accordance with GMP and housekeeping standards.
• Follow all JSAs, plant policies, and food safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively with teammates and leadership to ensure smooth shift transitions.
• Participate in cross-training to support flexibility across production areas.
• Identify and report safety, quality, or productivity issues to support continuous improvement.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to meet operational needs.

Skills

Read, write and understand English

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ManpowerGroup’s Ashland, OH bakery production team seeks an entry-level Bakery Production Associate to support daily manufacturing operations. Team members rotate through multiple production positions to ensure workflow, uphold quality, and maintain food safety standards.

You will inspect products, assist with line efficiency, and follow GMP and safety procedures while adapting to shift needs and cross-training opportunities. This is an opportunity for growth in a stable manufacturing setting.