Production Associate

Bimbo Bakeries USA; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

A leading bakery company in Grand Rapids is seeking a Production Associate to join its team. This entry-level role involves safely operating machinery, packaging products, and ensuring the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate should be at least 18 years old, have prior manufacturing experience, and be able to work in a warm environment. Competitive pay starting at $20.55 per hour is offered alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 1-3 years of prior manufacturing experience preferred; food manufacturing is a plus.
• Comfortable in a warm working environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate high-powered machinery.
• Package products and mix ingredients.
• Examine and reject non-specification products.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to stand for extended periods

Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays

Job description

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!

More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

Production Associate

Top Reasons to Apply!

• Great starting pay! $20.55/ hour.
• Shift Varies
• Competitive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan.

What you will be doing:

• A Production Associate is an entry level role in our bakery and a valuable member of the production team focused on safely and consistently producing the highest quality product possible for customers.
• Perform various duties including, but not limited to; safe operation of high-powered machinery, packaging products, mixing ingredients, and moving and/or stacking materials and equipment used in the production of fresh baked products.
• Examine and reject products that do not meet specification; observe, maintain, and address issues to prevent and reduce waste.
• Participate and successfully complete all Company approved and required training, audits, etc.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices, food safety, and Superior quality standards.

What we need from you:

• At least 18 years of age.
• 1-3 Years of prior manufacturing experience; food manufacturing is a plus.
• Must be able to lift upto 50 pounds, stack, and/or carry pans, ingredient containers, etc.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Comfortable in a warm working environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work Nights, Weekends & Holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.

The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.