Manufacturing Associate

Company: Bimbo Bakeries
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Have you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweat bread? A Thomas' English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee, Entenmann's or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!

Bimbo Bakeries USA is part of Grupo Bimbo, the world's largest baking company with operations in 33 countries. Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) employs 20,000 associates across the U.S. in bakeries, sales centers, corporate offices and on sales routes to ensure our consumers have the freshest products to feed their families at every meal. But our associates come to work for much more - the chance to feed their own lives through exciting work that offers the opportunity to make a real difference in their professional and personal lives every day.

Love baking? Come join the world's largest baking company! Be a Bread Winner- Help Bake America's Favorite Baked Goods-San Luis Sourdough-"Truly authentic sourdough taste with bubbling flavorful crust." Produced exclusively in San Luis Obispo on the Central Coast of California.Top reasons to choose BBU: * Competitive starting rate; $18.25 per hour * $1,000 Sign on Bonus for all New Hires * Medical/ dental benefits with low premiums * Retirement pension plan * BBU wellness program available * Growth Opportunities * We value the personBimbo Bakeries USA currently has an opening for Production Associatesat the San Luis Obispo, CA Bakery. The Production Associate will be responsible for several bakery manufacturing activities. Candidates must be willing and able to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment. Candidates must be able to safely and accurately operate bakery equipment as assigned by management. The Bakeryoperates 24 hours, 7 days a week.Responsibilities include the consistent production of a high quality product in a Bread baking facility while incorporating safety and sanitation standards.Will need to be ateam player andhave solid interpersonal skills, and a strong commitment to ensuring the best quality products are produced.Excellent customer service by maintaining regular quality audits (AIB), good manufacturing practices, compliance with federal/state/local regulations (FDA, OSHA, Department of Agriculture, Department of Health, etc.), HACCP, meet or exceed Global Food Safety Standards (BRC) and environmental compliance. Job Requirements * High school diploma or GED preferred but NOT required. * 1 year of experience in a food manufacturing environment, a plus. * Must be able to perform basic computer skills. * Must be able to work any day and/or shift including weekends and holidays. * Must have physical ability and strength to perform assigned tasks. * Must be able to lift 50 pounds, carry and/or stack pans, ingredient containers, etc. * Must be able to work in elevated areas and enter confined spaces. * Must be able to stand while working and walking for the duration of the working shift, except for breaks and meal period. * Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to frequent changes that occur on the production line.

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 electric 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 for the fourth year in a row for superior leadership, innovation and commitment to environmental protection through energy efficiency
• We have 18 ENERGY STAR Certified facilities
• Our Manufacturing operations divert greater than 95% of waste from landfill
• Over 1500 of our vehicles utilize alternative fuel - propane, compressed natural gas, electric, or hybrid
• 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. 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 requestedto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.

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