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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
Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k)
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Paid Time Off
Life insurance

Job Description

Sam's Club is a leading membership-only retail warehouse club with a strong reputation for offering high-quality products and exceptional value to its members. Operating as a subsidiary of Walmart Inc., Sam's Club provides a wide range of products including groceries, electronics, home goods, and fresh food items. With a focus on member satisfaction, the company prides itself on creating a welcoming shopping experience and maintaining a well-organized environment where members can find fresh, quality products at competitive prices. Sam's Club stores are staffed by dedicated teams that work collaboratively to maintain operational excellence and provide outstanding customer service.

The Bakery/Packager Associate role at Sam's Club is an essential position responsible for preparing fresh baked goods daily to ensure members have access to the freshest items available. This role requires the individual to follow recipes accurately, handle wrapping, labeling, and storing merchandise in compliance with company policies and food safety standards. Employees in this position are expected to juggle multiple tasks efficiently while assisting members with their bakery orders promptly and courteously. The bakery team not only focuses on the quality of the baked products but also prioritizes creating a positive experience for members by maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The position demands standing for extended periods and working in a fast-paced setting, making it ideal for individuals who thrive under pressure and enjoy multitasking.

As a Bakery/Packager Associate, you will collaborate closely with team members to support the bakery department's daily production needs. Your responsibilities will include operating baking equipment, adhering to sanitation guidelines, managing inventory, and ensuring proper packaging and labeling of merchandise. The role also involves leveraging digital tools to enhance sales and improve the overall shopping experience for members. Associates are encouraged to be proactive problem solvers who maintain high standards of quality while minimizing waste and assisting members with informed purchasing decisions. Sam's Club fosters a team-oriented culture where associates act as ambassadors of the department and the club, contributing to a workplace atmosphere characterized by passion, commitment, and exemplary service.

The position offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $17.00 to $25.00, with potential premium pay based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage (medical, vision, dental), financial perks such as 401(k), stock purchase plans, company-paid life insurance, and various paid time off options. Additional benefits feature disability coverage, company discounts, military leave pay, and education assistance through the Live Better U program. This role requires candidates to be at least 18 years old and committed to completing all mandatory training and assessments. Sam's Club maintains a strict drug-free workplace policy to ensure the safety and productivity of its employees and members alike.

Job Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • able to stand for long periods
  • able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • able to complete all required training and assessments
  • basic math and reading skills
  • able to follow recipes and instructions
  • ability to communicate effectively with team members and members
  • able to comply with company policies and food safety standards

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • prior bakery or food service experience helpful but not required
  • ability to follow detailed recipes and instructions
  • strong teamwork and communication skills
  • proficiency with handheld digital tools and technology
  • knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices beneficial
  • demonstrated customer service skills
  • problem-solving abilities
  • commitment to operational excellence and quality standards

Job Duties

  • Collaborates with other associates to build a strong bakery team
  • communicates with team members
  • is flexible to business needs and works in other areas as required
  • prepares bakery 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
  • ensures compliance with food safety, sanitation, cold chain, and inventory management standards
  • operates, maintains, and sanitizes bakery equipment
  • demonstrates understanding of product and layout execution
  • utilizes handheld technology to support production, ordering, training, and product quality
  • adapts to new digital tools and encourages team usage
  • commits to operational excellence by maintaining work areas according to policies
  • ensures quality and date control of bakery items
  • secures fragile and high-shrink merchandise
  • eliminates waste
  • assists members with purchasing decisions
  • properly packages, labels, and stores merchandise
  • advocates for the department and club by valuing member experiences and modeling high quality service and products
  • complies with company policies, ethics, and integrity
  • completes work assignments by collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and business partners
  • communicates progress and adapts to change and feedback

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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