Join the H&S Family of Bakeries – the team behind H&S Family of Bakeries includes Northeast Foods, H&S Bakery and Schmidt Baking Co. – the largest family-owned variety baker in the United States. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, we operate a network of 10 bakeries and 30 distribution centers across the country to deliver fresh, high-quality baked goods nationwide, from fast food and quick-service restaurants to cafeterias, hospitals, grocery stores and universities to name a few. We’re passionate about innovation in manufacturing and distribution, leading the way in the industrial baking industry, while creating opportunities for our people to grow and succeed.
Our Core Beliefs:
Be Well, Work Well | Create an Experience | Life-long Learning | Do the Right Thing
Production General Help is an entry-level position in the production department of our bakeries. This role performs various essential duties and tasks including box construction, packing and quality control. This role is a great way to get introduced to manufacturing and begin a long-term rewarding career.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform box construction, packing, and quality control duties on the production line.
- Communicate information with other employees on the same line/area.
- Ensure the proper handling, stacking, and movement of ingredients and bakery products.
- Completes required work including, but not limited to: Quality Check sheets, dough schedule recording, taking temperatures of product, housekeeping and working in a safe manner.
- Communicates any issues to the proper Supervisor or Manager.
- Operate and monitor and troubleshoot food machinery safely and efficiently.
- Review the current production run and communicate any necessary adjustments.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards within the work area, following all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Adapt to frequent changes in a fast-paced production environment.
- Work irregular or rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays as required.
- Properly dispose of waste materials and follow recycling procedures.
Requirements & Physical Demands
- Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time during a shift.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and push and pull heavy wheeled equipment or carts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and crouch to access equipment, tools, or materials.
- Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or operate machinery, tools, or controls
- Ability to perceive and respond immediately to visual and audible safety alerts and warnings to ensure the safety of self and others in a fast-paced, hazard-sensitive environment with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and airborne particles, odors, and fumes.
- Ability to climb stairs, ladders, or work platforms as required by the position.
What’s in it for you?
At the H&S Family of Bakeries, we value our team members and make it a priority to offer competitive compensation that encourages longevity with the company and long-term growth. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive and affordable benefits packages, including medical/dental/vision, short term disability, retirement savings, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program and of course – cool company swag.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Offer Determination Guidelines:
The salary range listed for this position is provided in accordance with applicable transparency laws and serves as a general guideline. However, it does not represent a guaranteed salary offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, which may include but are not limited to relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, market data, and geographic location, including local cost of living. The final offer may vary outside the posted range based on these considerations.
