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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 $17.00 - $25.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
financial benefits
Paid Time Off
Company Discounts
Military Leave Pay

Job Description

Sam's Club is a leading membership-based retail warehouse club that offers a wide variety of products to its members. Known for its commitment to low prices and high-quality merchandise, Sam's Club serves millions of members across the United States, providing an extensive selection of groceries, electronics, home goods, and more. This company prides itself on fostering a friendly and customer-oriented shopping environment where team members and members alike feel valued. Sam's Club emphasizes teamwork, operational excellence, and a focus on member satisfaction as key components of its success.

The Bakery/Packager Associate position at Sam's Club plays a vital role in maintaining the quality and availability of fresh baked goods for its members. This role involves preparing baked items daily by following recipes accurately, wrapping, labeling, and storing merchandise to ensure freshness. Working within a fast-paced bakery environment, the associate must manage multiple tasks simultaneously while providing outstanding service to members who seek assistance with their bakery orders. The role requires standing for extended periods, being highly organized, and displaying a positive and proactive attitude. Members can expect fresh, well-packaged bakery goods every visit, thanks to the diligence and expertise of this associate.

This position offers an hourly wage ranging from $17.00 to $25.00, depending on experience and location, with additional premium pay available under specific conditions such as shifts or seasonal work. As part of the larger Sam's Club team, the Bakery/Packager Associate benefits from a supportive work culture that encourages flexibility and collaboration among team members. Associates will also utilize technology in their daily duties to enhance merchandise quality, accuracy, and member satisfaction.

The associate’s responsibilities extend beyond food preparation to include maintaining cleanliness and organization within the bakery section, ensuring all products comply with safety and sanitary standards, and supporting company policies on operational excellence and ethical conduct. The role also demands active communication with team members, adapting to new technology tools, and a commitment to quality and waste reduction. By embodying the company’s values and professionalism, a Bakery/Packager Associate contributes significantly to a positive shopping experience that keeps members returning.

Sam's Club is dedicated to offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits that support the well-being and development of its associates. These benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, stock purchase opportunities, paid time off, and special programs like Live Better U for educational advancement. The position also requires adherence to a drug-free workplace policy, ensuring safety and productivity on the job. Located primarily in Pinellas Park, Florida, this opportunity is ideal for individuals who thrive in dynamic, member-focused environments and seek to grow within a large and reputable retail organization.

Job Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • able to stand for long periods
  • willing to work in a fast-paced environment
  • capable of multitasking effectively
  • able to follow recipes and company procedures
  • committed to maintaining cleanliness and safety standards
  • able to work flexible hours as needed
  • able to complete job required training and assessments
  • capable of using hand held technology
  • adheres to drug-free workplace policies

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • experience in food service or retail bakery preferred
  • ability to operate baking equipment and follow recipes accurately
  • strong communication and teamwork skills
  • capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment
  • familiarity with food safety standards and sanitation guidelines
  • basic proficiency with digital tools and handheld technology
  • commitment to member satisfaction and service excellence
  • problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Job Duties

  • Collaborates with other associates to build a strong bakery team
  • prepares bakery department merchandise based on daily production needs by operating baking equipment
  • follows 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
  • demonstrates understanding of product and layout execution
  • leverages digital tools to drive sales and improve the shopping experience
  • utilizes hand held technology to make immediate business decisions related to production, merchandise ordering, training, and product quality
  • maintains commitment to operational excellence by keeping work area clean and organized
  • ensures quality and date control standards for bakery items
  • secures fragile and high-shrink merchandise
  • eliminates waste
  • assists members with purchasing decisions
  • complies with company policies, procedures, and ethics
  • completes work assignments and priorities by collaborating and communicating with managers, co-workers, customers, and business partners
  • adapts to and learns from change and feedback

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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