Production Associate – Trainee

A Production Associate - Trainee is responsible for the safe operation, accurate scaling of ingredients and mixing in the proper sequence and set up for the industrial mixers that produce the dough and toppings for all of our baked goods.

Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA

• Great starting pay $18/hour!
• Excellent benefits package
• Growing organization & increased demand for products

Anticipated Schedule:

• Monday-Friday.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Proper interpretation of all formulas and proper development of all doughs, including but not limited to time, temperature, weight, and exceptions to formulas.
  
• Accurate measurements of ingredients.
• Load ingredients in the proper order into the mixer and maintaining mixer schedule.
• Responsible for ensuring and maintaining a safe environment through compliance of all Company, Local, State and Federal mandates or programs.
• Understands and follows all safety rules and procedures.
• Act with a Continuous Improvement mindset.
• Maintain a clean workspace.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices, food safety, and Superior quality standards.
• Assist with various positions as assigned by the supervisor.
• May fill in for absent positions in production or packaging areas.
• Additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Education or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: 1-3 Years of prior manufacturing experience; food manufacturing is a plus.
• A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
• Strong reading, math and people skills.
• Must be well organized and computer literate.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, stack, and/or carry pans, ingredient containers, etc.
• Must be able to stand for an extended period of time.
• Must be able to work in a loud and hot environment.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to work Nights, Weekends & Holidays.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Internal Title: Production Trainee Keywords: Production Associate, Production Worker, Bakery Associate, Bakery Worker

Be a part of a company that is dedicated to protecting our planet:

• All of our U.S. operations have been powered with 100% renewable electrical energy since July 2019, with energy created through a Wind Farm backed by a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement with Invenergy
• Bimbo Bakeries USA was named EPA ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year in 2018 and 2019 for superior leadership, innovation and commitment to environmental protection through energy efficiency
• We have 14 ENERGY STAR® Certified facilities
• Our Manufacturing operations divert greater than 95% of waste from landfill
• 360 of our company-owned vehicles utilize alternative fuel – propane, compressed natural gas, and electric
• Bimbo Bakeries USA has committed to 100% sustainable packaging across its portfolio by 2025. All product bags, pouches and wrappers are currently recyclable through Terracycle.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, disability, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, reassignment, layoff, discharge, education, training and all other working conditions. To further the principle of equal employment opportunity, Bimbo Bakeries USA has developed affirmative action plans for minorities and women, qualified individuals with disabilities, and Vietnam-era and special disabled veterans and other protected veterans.