PT Bakery Associate - 6335

The GIANT Company; Whitehall (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The GIANT Company in Whitehall, PA is seeking a team member for its bakery operations. The role involves prep at shift start, assembling ingredients, baking, packaging and labeling baked goods, cleaning displays, and maintaining sanitation standards across work areas.

Applicants should be able to meet the physical requirements, wear approved PPE, and demonstrate reliable attendance. This position is part of our retail store team serving neighbors in PA and surrounding states.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must have valid identification to verify eligibility to work.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively to perform duties.
• Completion of a 60-day company introductory period is required.
• Must meet ergonomic and physical requirements for the position.
• Ability to use or learn to use all required equipment and tools.
• Adhere to safety policies and work procedures at all times.
• Meet company performance standards, including attendance.
• Commit to wearing proper clothing and safety shoes as required.
• Experience is preferred: 1 year of work or technical training.

Responsibilities

• Review schedule, prep PPE, and ready for duties at shift start.
• Assemble ingredients, bake goods, and handle trays and ovens.
• Package, label, display, and restock baked goods.
• Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, tools, and areas.
• Track and record loss as part of inventory control.

Skills

Authorized to work in US

Valid identification

Read, write, communicate

Probationary period 60 days

Ergonomic/physical requirements

Use/learn to use equipment

Safe work practices

Attend to performance standards

Regular attendance

Dress code compliance

1 year work experience preferred

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Store Positions

Job Requisition: 552748

Address: USA-PA-Whitehall-2641 Macarthur Road

Store Code: GC - Store Mgrs (2600506)

At The GIANT Company we're committed to making our stores and facilities better every day for our team members, customers, and communities. It's our secret recipe for success and it guides everything we do. We put our customers first, do what's right, win together, and make ideas happen. As a team member here, that's exactly what you'll help us do. You'll share your ideas, learn new skills, and really make a difference for not only your team, but for your customers and your community.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

At The GIANT Company, we are passionate about building strong families and healthy communities, serving millions of neighbors across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and New Jersey. We are committed to being an inclusive place to work and shop. Our shared values of care, courage, integrity, teamwork, and humor guide our work as we embrace the unique talents and differences of every team member. We also take pride in connecting families for a better future. If you're ready for a purposeful career, join our GIANT family. You'll help us make a difference while making some great connections and friendships along the way.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promptly, at the start of the shift, the team member will review the work schedule, check the equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties.
• Assemble and mix ingredients, place mix on trays, put trays in racks, push racks to oven, and bake goods.
• Package and wrap baked goods, print labels, label baked goods, clean display cases, and put fresh goods into cases.
• Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, all tools and equipment, all display cases, and all floors and counters.
• Track and record loss.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must have valid identification.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in order to complete job duties in a satisfactory manner and to comply with company policies and safety regulations.
• Must complete the company introductory (probationary) period of 60 days.
• Must meet the ergonomic and physical requirements, as well as the physical base scores for this position.
• Must be able to use, or learn to use, the equipment and tools used to perform this job.
• Must be able to perform all job functions safely.
• Must meet the company performance standards for the job.
• Must meet the company performance standards for the job including but not limited to regular attendance.
• Must agree to wear the proper assigned clothes and shoes approved for this job.
• 1 year of work experience or technical training preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Shift hours: minimum 4-hour shifts or more depending upon business needs
• Job cycles: continual max
• Lift/carry: 50 lbs.
• Stand 55%, sit 0%, walk 45%
• Category IV: lifting, carrying, P/P up to 50 lbs.
• Max pull static: 20 lbs.

The GIANT Company is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law.