Warehouse Shipping Associate - $24+/hour

Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Growth training

Paid time off

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Lewiston, ME is hiring a shipping/receiving associate to fill orders, count, load, and unload product according to the schedule. The role supports product safety and quality through accurate handling and documentation.

Key requirements include at least one year of shipping or related experience and a High School diploma or GED. We offer a competitive hourly wage of $24–$25, with benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• One year shipping or related experience.
• High School or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Record product receipts from production or other plants.
• Load and unload to appropriate distribution area to meet shipping schedules.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area.
• Follow supervisor directions and company policies.
• Perform other duties as directed by management.
• Adhere to attendance and operating rules.

Skills

Shipping experience

Education

High School or GED

Job description

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Full-time Employees Are Offered The Following Benefits

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

Bringing Home the Dough

Fills orders, counts, loads, and unloads product on incoming and outgoing trailers according to the shipping schedule. Position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect affect on product safety, legality and/or quality.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

• Ensures that product received from production or other plants is recorded correctly.
• Loads and unloads to appropriate distribution area to ensure that shipping schedules are met.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.
• Practices and complies with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, safety rules, work rules, etc.).
• Performance of other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures.

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

• One year shipping or related experience.

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

• High School or GED and must have demonstrated ability to read, comprehend and record information applicable to the job.

Salary Range- $24-$25/hour

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 9/25/26. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.

EEO Statement

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Megan Normand at [e-mail] or (1) 207 3467466.