PLKW General Helper 3

Alpha Baking Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Baking Company in Chicago is seeking a team-oriented worker to manage bread/bun rack movement, cart handling, and pan loading/unloading on the production line. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to good manufacturing practices.

Applicants should be able to work weekends, tolerate high heat, and complete post-offer screenings. Training on food safety and sanitation will be provided, with emphasis on following instructions and maintaining a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Capable of working in a high heat environment.
• Willingness to learn food safety and sanitation.
• Must be able to communicate and work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Capable of following safe work practices.
• Capable of working in a fast paced environment.
• Must complete post offer background check, post offer physical, drug/alcohol screen and lifting assessment.

Responsibilities

• Physically move bread/bun racks in and out of proof box.
• Physically push/pull pan carts over to bread/bun conveyor.
• Load and unload empty pans both on and off conveyor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Weekend availability

High heat tolerance

Food safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Safety practices

Fast-paced environment

Background checks & screenings

Job description

Physically move bread/bun racks in and out of proof box

Physically push/pull pan carts over to bread/bun conveyor

Load and unload empty pans both on and off conveyor

Other duties as assigned

Required qualifications, skills and experience :

Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Capable of working in high heat environment.

Willingness to learn food safety and sanitation.

Must be able to communicate and work effectively in a team environment.

Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.

Capable of following safe work practices.

Capable of working in a fast paced environment.

Must complete post offer background check, post offer physical, drug/alcohol screen and lifting assessment.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time

Must be able to lift/carry bread/bun pans - up to 50 lbs

Must be able to push bread/bun pan carts to conveyor

Capable of performing repetitive work

Must be able to tolerate working in a hot humid environment

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