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
The Loader plays a critical role in the support of our Distribution team. The General Help/Loader will load and unload products, pick products for route drivers, count inventory, ensure efficiency and accuracy in product pulling, maintain cleanliness in the work area, and work collaboratively with the team.
In this role, you will:
- Efficiently load and unload product and bakery items, ensuring the safe handling of goods to prevent damage.
- Accurately select and prepare products for dispatch, aligning with route drivers' schedules to optimize delivery processes.
- Conduct thorough inventory counts, contributing to the accurate tracking and management of product inventory.
- Complete paperwork (load sheets, block sheets) with accuracy and neatness.
- Perform trailer checks, including sweeping and checking for damage, and submit information to the department manager.
- Inform supervisors in advance of the floor inventory of empty trays and other equipment.
- Uphold the highest standards of efficiency and precision in all tasks, particularly when allocating products for specific routes.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area, adhering to safety and hygiene standards to ensure a safe working environment for all team members.
- Collaborate effectively with fellow team members, contributing to a cohesive and supportive work environment.
- Responsibly operate and maintain company equipment, including forklifts, ensuring their longevity and safety compliance.
Requirements & Physical Demands:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Count and perform basic math.
- Strong interpersonal abilities, with a focus on teamwork and collaborative problem-solving
- Familiarity with basic computer software, particularly spreadsheet tools, for effective inventory management is highly desired.
- Previous experience in a labor-intensive role, warehouse settings preferred, demonstrating a commitment to diligence and quality.
- Flexible availability, with the willingness to work various shifts in support of our 5-day-a-week operation's needs.
Essential Physical Requirements:
- 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 stand and/or walk for extended periods of time during a shift, maintaining a normal range of motion in all extremities.
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and crouch to access equipment, tools, or materials.
- Ability to use arms, 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.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods using office equipment and computer systems.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and protective clothing for extended periods of time, with or without reasonable accommodation.
What’s in it for you?
At H&S Family of Bakeries, we value our team members and work hard to create a workplace where people can grow and thrive. Along with equitable pay, we provide exceptional benefits designed to support you both at work and in life. Our comprehensive and affordable packages include medical, dental, and vision coverage; short-term disability; retirement savings; paid time off; flexible spending accounts; an employee assistance program; and, of course, some very cool company swag.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
H&S Family of Bakeries is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or any other factor unrelated to merit.
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.