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Production Associate in Reading, PA at Bimbo Bakeries USA

Date Posted: 1/10/2021

Job Snapshot

  • Employee Type:
    Full-Time
  • Location:
    Reading, PA
  • Job Type:
  • Experience:
    Less than 1 year
  • Date Posted:
    1/10/2021
  • Job ID:
    req18776

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!

Bimbo Bakeries USA is part of Grupo Bimbo, the world’s largest baking company with operations in 33 countries. Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) employs 20,000 associates across the U.S. in bakeries, sales centers, corporate offices and on sales routes to ensure our consumers have the freshest products to feed their families at every meal. But our associates come to work for much more – the chance to feed their own lives through exciting work that offers the opportunity to make a real difference in their professional and personal lives every day.

Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA as a Production Associate:

•         Great starting pay: $18.23 per hour

•         Excellent benefits with low premiums - medical, dental & vision

•         Stable Union position

•         Company sponsored Health & Wellness Program, Discount program, and gym reimbursement

•         Opportunities for advancement on Production team and within Bimbo Bakeries USA

Production Associate Position Summary:

The Production Associate is an entry level role in our plant/bakery and is a valuable member of the production team focused on safely and consistently producing the highest quality product possible for customers.

Production Associate Key Job Responsibilities: 

•         Ensures and maintains a safe environment compliant with all BBU, OSHA, and/or governmental policies and procedures

•         Follows and enforces Food Safety & Food Quality Plans to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Standards, the SQF certification system, and other 3rd party audits

•         Performs various duties including, but not limited to; safe operation of machinery (mixer, oven, pan setter, trayer, etc), packaging products, mixing ingredients, and moving and/or stacking materials and equipment used in the production of fresh baked products.

•         Acts with a Continuous Improvement mindset and focus on improving efficiencies and decreasing waste

•         Assists with and fills in for other positions & duties as assigned by supervisor

Schedule Hiring for:

•         Days: Sunday - Saturday

•         Shift Start Time: Varies

•         Overtime may be needed

Job Requirements

Production Associate Qualifications:

•         High School Diploma or GED is preferred

•         Ability to work and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to frequent changes

•         Prior experience or training in manufacturing or supply-chain environment is preferred

•         Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions with high level of detail

•         Willing to work irregular and/or rotating shifts, including split days off (non-consecutive days off), and holidays when needed

•         Physical requirements: ability to work 8+ hour shifts, lift 50 pounds, stack/unstack or carry pans, stand and/or stoop for prolonged periods of time, perform repetitive motions, and work in an environment with varying temperatures

•         Must be 18 years of age or older

Internal Job Title: Baker’s Helper, Wrapper Operator, Mixer, Stacker, Oven Operator, Bagger Operator, Jobber, Production Trainee, etc

Keywords: Production Associate, Machine Operator, General Labor, Production Labor, Manufacturing Associate, Production Technician, Production Worker, Manufacturing Associate, Manufacturing Worker, Line Operator, Line Worker, Production Employee, Packaging Operator,

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, disability, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, reassignment, layoff, discharge, education, training and all other working conditions. To further the principle of equal employment opportunity, Bimbo Bakeries USA has developed affirmative action plans for minorities and women, qualified individuals with disabilities, and Vietnam-era and special disabled veterans and other protected veterans.