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Baker and Packager Associate

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.00 - $18.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
short-term disability

Job Description

Sam's Club is a leading membership-only warehouse club that offers a wide range of products and services to its members, focusing on quality and value. As a division under Walmart Inc., Sam's Club operates numerous locations across the United States, specializing in bulk groceries, fresh food items, electronics, home goods, and various other categories tailored to meet the diverse needs of individual consumers and businesses. Known for its commitment to member satisfaction and innovation in retail, Sam's Club provides employment opportunities in various departments, fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment for associates.

The Bakery/Packager Associate position at Sam's Club is a vital role within the bakery department, responsible for preparing freshly baked items daily to ensure members have access to high-quality bakery goods. This role offers an hourly wage range between $19.00 and $27.00, with additional performance-based incentives and premium pay opportunities, ensuring competitive compensation. Associates are expected to operate within a fast-paced environment where multitasking and member service are prioritized. The job involves adhering closely to recipes and company standards to produce bakery products, wrapping, labeling, and storing items properly, and maintaining a clean and organized work area.

As a Bakery/Packager Associate, you will work alongside a team dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences, often juggling multiple responsibilities, such as assisting members with their bakery purchases, answering questions, and ensuring the freshest and highest quality merchandise is available. This role combines technical skills in baking production with excellent customer service, inventory management, and adherence to food safety protocols, including sanitation and cold chain compliance. The position also embraces the use of digital tools and handheld technology to make informed decisions related to production and merchandise ordering, reinforcing efficiency and quality control.

Beyond the technical and operational responsibilities, Sam's Club encourages its associates to embody a positive attitude, demonstrating energy, commitment, and a passion for their work. Associates are expected to be flexible, willing to collaborate with other departments as needed, and act as ambassadors for the bakery and the brand by modeling high-quality service and maintaining a safe, ethical, and supportive workplace environment. This is more than just a job - it is an opportunity to thrive in a supportive team atmosphere that values problem-solving, member satisfaction, and operational excellence.

In return, Sam's Club offers a robust benefits package designed to support the well-being of its employees and their families. These benefits include comprehensive health coverage with medical, dental, and vision insurance, financial benefits like 401(k) plans, stock purchase options, and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits are generous, covering vacation, sick leave, parental leave, family care, bereavement, and jury duty, among others. Additionally, employees can take advantage of discounts, disability coverage, military leave pay, and educational programs such as Live Better U, which supports further education through tuition and fee coverage. This comprehensive package underscores Sam's Club's commitment to its workforce, making it an attractive workplace for dedicated individuals seeking a stable and rewarding career in retail bakery production.

Job Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • successful completion of job-required training and assessments
  • ability to follow recipes and company policies
  • capability to perform multitasking in a fast-paced environment
  • physical ability to stand for long periods and handle bakery merchandise
  • adherence to food safety and sanitation standards
  • commitment to providing exceptional member service
  • willingness to work collaboratively within a team
  • reliable attendance and punctuality
  • compliance with company drug-free workplace policy.

Job Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • ability to complete all job-required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period
  • experience in retail or bakery production preferred
  • strong customer service skills
  • ability to work effectively in a team
  • basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
  • ability to operate baking equipment
  • proficiency with digital tools and handheld technology preferred
  • good communication skills
  • problem-solving abilities
  • physical capability to stand for long periods
  • adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Job Duties

  • Collaborates with other associates to build a strong bakery team
  • communicates effectively with team members
  • prepares bakery department merchandise based on daily production needs
  • operates baking equipment following recipes and make-up instructions
  • wraps, labels, and stores merchandise according to company policies and procedures
  • ensures compliance with food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, cold chain compliance, and inventory management
  • operates, maintains, and sanitizes equipment
  • utilizes digital tools and handheld technology to drive sales and improve shopping experience
  • maintains work area according to company policies and procedures
  • ensures quality and date control standards for bakery items
  • assists members with purchasing decisions
  • secures fragile and high-shrink merchandise
  • eliminates waste
  • advocates for the department and club by modeling high quality service and products
  • complies with company policies, procedures, and ethics standards
  • completes work assignments and priorities using data and resources while collaborating with coworkers and management.

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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