Shipping Associate

Bimbo Bakeries USA; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA is hiring a Shipping Associate in Bangor, ME. You will load and unload trailers, verify loads, and keep accurate records in a fast-paced distribution environment.

You will count products, report discrepancies, and operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts. Candidates should be 18+, have 1–3 years shipping experience, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Nights/weekends required.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older
• 1–3 years shipping experience preferred
• Ability to lift, push/pull up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods
• English communication ability required
• Night, weekend and holiday availability

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers, verify route load(s) and maintain shipping records
• Count and check products for accuracy and quality; report discrepancies and participate in cycle counts
• Operate material handling equipment including pallet jack and forklift
• Troubleshoot packing equipment and related machinery

Skills

Shipping experience

English proficiency

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

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.

Shipping Associate Top Reasons to Apply!

Great starting pay! $22/ hour. Shift: Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri, with occasional Saturdays (5 am - 3 pm). Full benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan.

What you will be doing.

• Responsible for accurately loading and unloading trailers, verifying route load(s), trailer reports, and maintaining the shipping yard.
• Count and check products for accuracy and quality, maintain accurate records, report overages and shortages, & participate in "Cycle Counts".
• Operate material handling equipment; including pallet jack, forklift, etc.
• Troubleshoot issues with packing equipment, label machines, tapers, palletizers, etc.

What we need from you.

• At least 18 years of age or older.
• 1-3 Years of shipping experiencepreferred.
• Ability to lift, push/pull up to 50lbs, stack/unstack or carry, stand and/or stoop for prolonged periods of time.
• Comfortable in a warm working environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work Nights, Weekendsand Holidays.
• 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.