GENERAL HELP (Production) 4AM - 4PM

Northeast Foods; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Company swag

Job summary

Northeast Foods, part of the H&S Family of Bakeries in Baltimore, MD, is hiring Production General Help for our bakeries. This entry-level role performs essential duties on the production line, including box construction, packing, and quality checks, to support daily manufacturing operations.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, follow GMPs, rotate shifts including weekends, and grow within the company through hands-on experience in manufacturing and distribution.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position in the production department with no prior experience required.
• Willingness to learn box construction, packing, and quality control duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform box construction, packing, and quality control duties on the production line.
• Communicate information with other employees on the same line/area.
• Ensure proper handling, stacking, and movement of ingredients and bakery products.
• Complete required work including Quality Check sheets and temperature recording.
• Communicate issues to the Supervisor or Manager.
• Operate and monitor food machinery safely and efficiently.
• Review the current production run and communicate adjustments.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation per GMPs.
• Adapt to a fast-paced production environment and rotating shifts.
• Work weekends and holidays as required.

Skills

Team Player

Enthusiastic

Detail Oriented

Growth Opportunities

Ability to Make an Impact

Job description

Overview

Join the H&S Family of Bakeries – the team behind H&S Family of Bakeries includes Northeast Foods, H&S Bakery and Schmidt Baking Co., the largest family‑owned variety bakery in the United States. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, we operate a network of 10 bakeries and 30 distribution centers across the country to deliver fresh, high‑quality baked goods nationwide, from fast food and quick‑service restaurants to cafeterias, hospitals, grocery stores and universities, to name a few. We’re passionate about innovation in manufacturing and distribution, leading the way in the industrial baking industry, while creating opportunities for our people to grow and succeed.

Core Beliefs

Be Well, Work Well | Create an Experience | Life‑long Learning | Do the Right Thing

Production General Help

Production General Help is an entry‑level position in the production department of our bakeries. This role performs various essential duties and tasks including box construction, packing and quality control. This role is a great way to get introduced to manufacturing and begin a long‑term rewarding career.

Role & Responsibilities

• Perform box construction, packing, and quality control duties on the production line.
• Communicate information with other employees on the same line/area.
• Ensure the proper handling, stacking, and movement of ingredients and bakery products.
• Complete required work including, but not limited to: Quality Check sheets, dough schedule recording, taking temperatures of product, housekeeping and working in a safe manner.
• Communicate any issues to the proper Supervisor or Manager.
• Operate and monitor and troubleshoot food machinery safely and efficiently.
• Review the current production run and communicate any necessary adjustments.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards within the work area, following all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Adapt to frequent changes in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Work irregular or rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays as required.
• Properly dispose of waste materials and follow recycling procedures.

Requirements & Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time during a shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and push and pull heavy wheeled equipment or carts in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and crouch to access equipment, tools, or materials.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or operate machinery, tools, or controls.
• Ability to perceive and respond immediately to visual and audible safety alerts and warnings to ensure the safety of self and others in a fast‑paced, hazard‑sensitive environment with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and airborne particles, odors, and fumes.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, or work platforms as required by the position.

Benefits

At the H&S Family of Bakeries, we value our team members and make it a priority to offer competitive compensation that encourages longevity with the company and long‑term growth. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive and affordable benefits packages, including medical/dental/vision, short‑term disability, retirement savings, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program and of course – cool company swag.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non‑merit factors.

Qualifications

Behaviors

• Team Player – Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic – Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented – Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Growth Opportunities – Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Ability to Make an Impact – Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Rights Notice

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Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Offer Determination Guidelines

The salary range listed for this position is provided in accordance with applicable transparency laws and serves as a general guideline. However, it does not represent a guaranteed salary offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of job‑related factors, which may include but are not limited to relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, market data, and geographic location, including local cost of living. The final offer may vary outside the posted range based on these considerations.