Bread Production Associate

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.

Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.

Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

1202 E. McKinley Ave - Mishawaka, Indiana 46545

Bread Production Associate

Reports to: Department Supervisor and Central Bakery Manager

Job Profile: Clerk 2, Production-Central Bakery

Business Title: Bakery Production-Central Bakery

Position Summary:

Must be able to operate all machinery, including mixers and proof machines. Must be able to learn mixing, baking, and table work. Make sure product is of good quality as it is trayed up. (Weights, appearance, etc.) Must be able to follow safe, sanitary food handling policy to prevent contamination and food borne illnesses.

Starting Wage:

$18.00

Schedule:

Start time: Between 12pm and 1pm

Set days: Monday, Wednesday-Saturday (Sundays and Tuesdays Off)

Overtime frequent and required

Schedule may change on production needs and holidays

Education:

High School Graduate or equivalent (GED)

Experience:

Some relevant experience and needs some skills developed through training or work.

Responsibilities:

• Moderate degree of supervision
• Routine work
• Impacts work of team

Qualifications:

Ability to work with deadlines and follow directions. Since this is a production line it is easy to fall behind and hard to catch up. Basic math and reading skills. Work in a fast-paced environment.  Flexible work schedule, weekend availability, occasional Tuesday, Sunday, and holidays are required.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift 50 lbs. Read and understands mix formulas, use a digital and balance scale. Run bread machines and keep count of dough in dividers. Set up of equipment to form different types and shapes of bread, put bread in pans or on trays and placing on racks for baking. Able to work independently and with others. Requires constant bending, stretching and good eye/hand coordination.  Pulling and pushing carts filled with dough and mixes. Stand for long periods of time.

Other Duties:

Clean work areas. Wash all equipment, take out trash. Varies according to production needs, occasionally must work in other production areas.

Environmental Conditions:

Exposed to constant indoor temperatures of 75 degrees or higher.

Noise: loud machines. Chemicals: Cleaning solutions.

This job description is representative only and is not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee in the position may be required to perform.  Management reserves the right to request and require its employees to perform other tasks depending on circumstances or emergencies.

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans. 

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.