Helper/Floater

Lewis Bakeries, Inc.; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 57,859,000 - 66,125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS medical coverage

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Affordable health insurance: employee–

Family coverage

Job summary

Lewis Bakeries, Inc. in La Porte, IN is hiring a Production Floater to operate and monitor production equipment, ensuring safe, high-quality bakery products.

The role offers full-time employment with frequent overtime opportunities and a starting pay of $21.35/hour. Benefits include a robust package with medical, dental, disability and retirement options, plus a schedule that runs 24 hours a day, six days a week with Fridays off; overtime is available and shift assignments vary.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, understand and follow safety, quality, and production instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production equipment to bake and package products.
• Help maintain food safety and product quality standards.
• Support shift coverage and overtime when required.
• Work in a fast-paced bakery environment and adapt to hot/cold conditions.

Skills

English communication

Job description

Join the Lewis Bakeries Team in LaPorte, IN!Lewis Bakeries is hiring Production Floater to help us bake and package the quality products families have trusted for generations. If you're looking for a stable career with excellent pay, outstanding benefits, and opportunities to grow, we'd love to have you on our team.As a Production Floater, you'll operate and monitor production equipment, keep machines running efficiently, and help produce safe, high-quality bakery products. You'll play an important role in maintaining our food safety, product quality, and workplace safety standards every day.What We OfferFull-time employment with frequent overtime opportunitiesStarting pay of $21.35/hour as a Production FloaterOne of the area's best benefits packages, including:Blue Cross Blue Shield medical coverageDental insuranceDisability insuranceRetirement benefitsAffordable health insurance:Employee-only coverage: $59.50/weekFamily coverage: $69.00/weekShift premiums for qualifying shiftsScheduleOur bakery operates 24 hours a day, six days a week, with Fridays off. New team members must be flexible with shift assignments until they qualify for an open position or earn a preferred shift through seniority.Most employees work 8- to 12-hour shifts and are scheduled for at least 40 hours per week, with additional overtime available.Build your career with a company that's been baking quality since 1925. Apply today and become part of the Lewis Bakeries team!#lboperationsRequirementsPhysical RequirementsTo succeed in this role, you'll need to:Lift and stack materials weighing up to 25 pounds overhead on a repetitive basis.Push and pull heavy pan carts throughout the bakery.Lift ingredient bags and other materials weighing up to 50 pounds.Perform physical tasks throughout your shift in a fast-paced production environment.Work comfortably in both hot and cold conditions, including warmer production areas during the summer months.Employment RequirementsSuccessfully complete all pre-employment requirements, including a background check and drug screen.Communicate effectively in English (speaking, reading, writing, and understanding) to support workplace safety and team communication.Complete a 60-day probationary period, during which your performance, attendance, and overall job performance will be evaluated.Maintain perfect attendance throughout the 60-day probationary period, as attendance is a critical requirement for successful completion of probation.#lboperations