Production Associate

Bimbo Bakeries USA; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA in Mattoon, Illinois, is seeking associates to safely produce high-quality baked products. You will operate machinery, package products, and maintain food safety standards while ensuring product quality.

The ideal candidate should be at least 18 years old, comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds, and able to communicate effectively in English. The role features a competitive starting pay of $22.96/hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Safely produce the highest quality product for customers.
• Operate machinery and package products.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety standards.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Effective communication in English

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to stand for extended periods

Job description

Top Reasons to Apply!

Great starting pay: $22.96/hour. Shift varies. Competitive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, retirement plan.

What you will be doing:

• Safely and consistently produce the highest quality product possible for customers.
• Operate high‑powered machinery, package products, mix ingredients, and move/stack materials and equipment used in the production of fresh baked products.
• Examine and reject products that do not meet specifications; 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 up to 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.