General Helper - 1st Shift

Alpha Baking Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Baking Company, Inc., a Chicago-based national bread and pastry producer, is seeking an entry-level General Helper for quality control and packaging duties. You will pack products meeting customer specifications and assist with jams in the packing area, while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Reporting to the Plant Manager/Foreperson, you will collaborate with the oven operator, packaging lead, quality and maintenance staff, and other general helpers to ensure efficient

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Entry level experience in manufacturing or food production preferred.

Responsibilities

• General Quality Control. Responsible for packing product that are within specifications, including size, color, shape, etc.
• Assigned to clear jams in packing/labeling/casing area.
• Produce to product specifications as specified by the customer.
• Assist other general helper roles as assigned.
• Maintain the area clean and safe - general housekeeping.
• Commit to a continuous improvement work team environment
• Other duties and/or projects assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• General Quality Control. Responsible for packing product that are within specifications, including size, color, shape, etc.
• Assigned to clear jams in packing/labeling/casing area.
• Produce to product specifications as specified by the customer
• Assist other general helper roles as assigned
• Maintain the area clean and safe - general housekeeping.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Commit to a continuous improvement work team environment

• Other duties and/or projects assigned

SCOPE DATA:

• Reports to Plant Manager/takes direction from Foreperson

WORKING RELATIONSHIP:

• Works closely with oven operator, packaging lead, quality and maintenance staff as needed, as well as other general helper positions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Pushing, pulling, bending
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience (Years/Type):

• Entry level

About us:

Alpha Baking Company, Inc., a national distributor of breads, rolls and buns, as well as sweet goods, was founded in 1979. Headquartered in Chicago, Alpha Baking has three production plants in Illinois and others in Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Alpha Baking's retail brands include S. Rosen's, MaryAnn, Natural Ovens Bakery, Kreamo, and Golden Hearth, with additional product sold under private label agreements and the Alpha Baking foodservice brand. Our broad array of products can be found in national restaurant chains, quick service restaurants, schools, institutions, major league sports franchises, national grocery chains and independent grocery stores.

EEO statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer with policies prohibiting unlawful discrimination on the basis of any protected classification under applicable local, state and/or federal laws which include race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or veteran status, Alpha Baking Company, Inc. is an Affir m This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.