Baking Team Member

Rippling, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,273,000 - 59,237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $19.29/hr

Dental & Vision after 60 days

Health insurance after 1 year

EAP and insurance options

Employee discount 50%

Paid leave & holidays

Training & development

Job summary

Harvest Moon Baking Co. is seeking a Bake Team Member to produce high-quality bread in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. You will oversee dough scoring, proofing, oven operation, and quality checks, ensuring products meet appearance, texture, and safety standards.

The role requires attention to detail, efficiency, and the ability to work in a busy environment. Benefits include health/dental/vision and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in food production or manufacturing preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Move products from proofers to ovens in a timely manner.
• Monitor ovens for proper temperature and bake times.
• Inspect products for quality before and after baking.
• Remove finished products to packaging area.
• Score dough accurately per specifications.
• Monitor production schedules to maintain targets.
• Monitor proofers for temp, humidity, and times.
• Complete production records and documentation.
• Demonstrate safe use of ovens and racks.
• Rotate to other production areas as needed.
• Use PPE properly.
• Adhere to GMP and SQF programs.
• Follow workplace safety standards.
• Adhere to attendance policy.

Skills

Integrity

Dependable

Initiative

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Presentable appearance

Safety compliance

Strong communication

Numeracy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

SUMMARY

The HMBC Bake Team Member is responsible for producing high quality baked bread in a fast paced, high volume production environment. This role will oversee critical stages of the baking process, including dough scoring, proofing management, oven operation, and product quality monitoring. The Bake Team Member ensures products meet company standards for appearance, texture, consistency, food safety and production efficiency while maintaining a clean, safe and organized work area. Success in this role depends on attention to detail, efficiency, and the ability to perform in a high volume, fast paced environment.

SHIFTS

• 10am - 6:30pm, Monday through Friday
• 1:30pm - 10pm, Monday through Friday

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Starting Pay: $19.29 per hour
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Available after 60 days
• Health Insurance: Available to eligible full-time employees after 1 year
• Additional Benefits: EAP, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Life Insurance options
• Employee Discount: 50% employee discount for Harvest Moon Bakery goods
• Paid Leave: Up to 5 paid holidays per year and paid leave provided in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
• Growth: Supportive team environment with training and professional development opportunities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure products are moved from the proofers to the ovens in a timely manner
• Monitor the ovens to ensure proper temperature and bake times are used for each product
• Inspect products for quality and accuracy before and after baking
• Remove finished products from the ovens in a timely manner, and bring to the packaging area
• Score dough accurately and consistently according to product specifications
• Monitor production schedules and maintain targets throughout
• Monitor proofers to ensure proper temperature, humidity and proofing times
• Complete production records and process documentation accurately and timely
• Demonstrate safe use of ovens, proofers and oven racks
• Other role-related duties as may be assigned
• Rotate to other areas of production if needed
• Proper use of PPE’s throughout each shift
• Comply with all GMP and SQF programs
• Adhere to workplace safety standards
• Adhere to the company’s attendance policy

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Act with integrity in all aspects of the job
• Dependable
• Have a strong initiative and a positive demeanor
• Ability to work well with others and support a positive work environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Be self disciplined, polite, neat and clean in appearance
• Ability to follow all guidelines and procedures set forth by FMS/Skyport, Harvest Moon Baking Co, federal, state, and local employment regulations
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle stressful situations
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to exercise good judgment
• Ability to use basic math; e.g., addition, subtraction, and basic fractions

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in food production or manufacturing preferred but not required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Production: This position requires constant exposure to a production environment. Regular exposure to varying temperatures (hot/cold/freezing), fumes, vapors, industrial production equipment, and noise will be a common occurrence. May occasionally need to work overtime and Saturday to fulfill orders. Hours will vary depending on business and staffing needs.

Frequency of Physical Requirements
Bend: Regularly
Climb/Crawl: Rarely
Sit: Rarely
Kneel: Rarely
Squat: Frequently
Stand/Walk: Constantly
Frequency of Mental Requirements
Communicate Orally: Constantly
Evaluating: Constantly
Perform Calculations: Occasionally
Read/Comprehend: Regularly
Reason/Analyze: Regularly
Write: Occasionally

HIRING PROCESS

Application Deadline: 10/20/26

This date represents our anticipated application deadline and may be extended based on business needs.

Internal Applicants: Current First Meridian Services employees must meet applicable internal transfer eligibility requirements to be considered for this opportunity. Generally, employees must have been in their current position for at least six months and have no disciplinary documentation within the previous six months. Please get in touch with your manager or HR with questions regarding eligibility.

First Meridian is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status.

First Meridian Services utilizes E-Verify to confirm work eligibility within the US.