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Baker and Packager Associate

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $19.00 - $27.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
short-term disability
long-term disability
Company Discounts
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Tuition assistance program
stock purchase plan
Life insurance
Military Leave Pay
adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement

Job Description

Sam's Club is a leading membership-only retail warehouse club that provides its members access to a wide range of high-quality products at unbeatable prices. As part of the Walmart family, Sam's Club emphasizes a team-oriented culture and a commitment to outstanding customer service, delivering an exceptional shopping experience to its members. Known for its innovation and dedication to operational excellence, the company operates numerous locations across the United States, including the Loveland, Colorado warehouse. Sam's Club is recognized for its emphasis on associate growth, offering competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement in a dynamic retail environment.

The Bakery/Packager Associate position at Sam's Club plays a crucial role in ensuring members have access to fresh, high-quality baked goods daily. This is a fast-paced role that demands attention to detail, demonstrated ability to follow specific recipes, and excellent organizational skills. Associates in this role take part in preparing bakery items by accurately following recipes and operational guidelines. They also handle wrapping, labeling, and proper storing of products to maintain freshness and comply with food safety standards. Interacting with members is a key aspect of this job, with a strong focus on delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining a clean, member-ready environment.

This role requires a team player who thrives when managing multiple tasks simultaneously, especially during peak business hours. Associates must maintain a positive attitude while greeting, assisting, and thanking members, creating a welcoming shopping atmosphere. The position involves operating bakery equipment safely, adhering to sanitation and temperature control guidelines, and ensuring inventory management is accurate and efficient. Use of digital tools is also required to streamline processes like merchandise ordering, production decisions, and associate training.

Sam's Club offers an hourly wage range of $19.00 to $27.00 for this position, with additional compensation such as performance incentives and premiums based on schedule, facility, season, or specific tasks. Employment includes various benefits such as medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) plans, paid time off, disability insurance, company discounts, and educational opportunities through the Live Better U program. This program supports associates with fully funded education options ranging from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees. Sam's Club fosters an inclusive and safety-oriented workplace culture that values ethics and integrity, ensuring that associates are supported to grow both personally and professionally within the company.

Job Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Ability to lift and carry bakery items and materials as needed
  • Must successfully complete required job training and assessments
  • Commitment to complying with all company policies and procedures
  • Willingness to work in a fast-paced retail environment
  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude and provide excellent customer service
  • Authorization to work in the United States
  • Availability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Experience in bakery or food service environment preferred
  • Ability to operate baking equipment and follow detailed recipes
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Competence in using digital handheld technology
  • Ability to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks
  • Problem-solving skills with a focus on quality and efficiency
  • Team collaboration and adaptability to changing business needs
  • Commitment to food safety, sanitation, and inventory compliance
  • Willingness to learn and grow within a retail team environment.

Job Duties

  • Collaborates with other associates to build a strong bakery team
  • Communicates with team members and adapts to business needs by working in multiple areas
  • Prepares bakery merchandise according to daily production requirements by operating baking equipment
  • Follows recipes and make-up instructions accurately
  • Wraps, labels, and properly stores merchandise in compliance with company policies
  • Ensures adherence to food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, and cold chain compliance
  • Operates, maintains, and sanitizes bakery equipment
  • Uses handheld technology to make business decisions related to production, inventory, and quality
  • Maintains a clean, neat, and member-ready work area
  • Provides exceptional customer service by greeting members, answering questions, and assisting with purchases
  • Secures fragile and high-shrink merchandise and eliminates waste
  • Acts as an advocate for the department by modeling high-quality service and commitment
  • Complies with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards
  • Completes work assignments using policies, data, and resources while collaborating with managers and coworkers
  • Communicates progress, meets priorities and deadlines, and recommends improvements
  • Adapts to changes and feedback to enhance performance.

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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