Bread Production Expeditor — Fast, Accurate Order Flow

grandcentralbakery; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Central Bakery in Portland, OR is seeking a Bread Expeditor 1 to act as the bridge between Bread Production and Delivery. The role safely pulls, slices, and expedites all wholesale orders, ensuring accuracy and timely packaging, and is the first level in a three-tier Expeditor progression.

This full-time, non-exempt position requires weekend availability, adherence to HACCP and food safety standards, and a commitment to high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Working knowledge of and ability to speak and understand basic English required.
• Maintains a valid Food Handler's Card at all times and follows health department guidelines at all times.
• Must demonstrate regular attendance by coming to work on scheduled working days and being on time.
• HS diploma/GED preferred.
• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to function calmly and efficiently in high-pressure, multi-task, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Is able to differentiate between and describe products.
• Pulls orders, slices, and packages all products in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner.
• Maintains accurate counts of products.
• Understands use of all equipment in Expediting.
• Able to operate bread and bun slicers efficiently while maintaining quality standards.
• Meets quality and pace expectations as per training requirements.
• Keeps delivery and expediting areas clean and orderly.
• Follows HACCP training and understands responsibilities to maintain records and food safety goals.
• Performs quality control of product, culls unusable loaves, and records the loss to the Expeditor Coordinator.
• Communicates critical information to the Expeditor Coordinator or Manager in a timely manner including equipment issues, supply concerns, maintenance or cleaning needs, accurate counts of product and shortages due to culling, quality control information and trends, and the impact of lost product on financial goals.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic math

Attendance reliability

Teamwork

Customer service mindset

High focus under pressure

Education

HS diploma/GED preferred

Tools

Bread Slicer

Knives

Oven

Twist-tie machine

Handcart

Bread racks

Job description

Grand Central Bakery in Portland, OR is seeking a Bread Expeditor 1 to act as the bridge between Bread Production and Delivery. The role safely pulls, slices, and expedites all wholesale orders, ensuring accuracy and timely packaging, and is the first level in a three-tier Expeditor progression.

This full-time, non-exempt position requires weekend availability, adherence to HACCP and food safety standards, and a commitment to high-quality service.