Production Associate

Production & Warehouse Associate

Location: Jackson, MI
Compensation: Starting wage is $20.21 per hour 
Schedule: Availability to work two weekday 12-hour shifts and one weekend 12-hour shift.  Must be able to work varied hours, schedules and nights.  May-September may be adjusted to add a Friday 12-hour shift during our busy season.  
 
About Aunt Millie's: 
Aunt Millie's, a popular family-owned bakery, has been celebrated for its commitment to quality and community since its inception. Renowned for producing a wide range of baked goods from breads to pastries, Aunt Millie’s prides itself on using traditional recipes and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. This establishment not only offers a nostalgic embrace of home-style baking but also operates with a forward-thinking mindset towards sustainability and innovation in food production. 
 
Why Work Here: 
We are proud of the products we make and we’re even more proud of how we make them. Aunt Millie’s combines the best ingredients, recipes, and people to produce consistently high-quality breads and rolls that you will be proud to represent. We invest in good ingredients and good people alike, so that at Aunt Millie’s you’ll have more than a job, you’ll have a career you can be proud of. 
 

Perks and Benefits: 

Standard benefit package may be offered depending on position.  To be discussed during the interview.

 
Position Summary: 
As a Utility Worker at Aunt Millie's Bakeries, you'll play a pivotal role in both production and distribution. specializing in our production line where you'll be integral to the oven and mixer operations, as well as monitoring products on the line. Additionally, you'll play a vital role in other aspects of our operations, such as accurately picking, packing, and loading bakery products for shipment. 

 
Essential Job Functions: 

• Production Operations: Operate machinery and equipment integral to the production process, including mixers, ovens, and packaging machines, ensuring smooth operation and adherence to production schedules. 

• Ingredient Management: Accurately weigh and measure ingredients according to recipes and production schedules, ensuring consistency and quality in the finished products. 

• Baking Expertise: Execute tasks like mixing, kneading, shaping, and baking dough to produce various baked goods, including bread and rolls, maintaining product standards. 

• Quality Assurance: Monitor the production process closely to ensure product quality and consistency, conducting regular quality checks on finished items to verify compliance with company standards. 

• Packaging and Labeling: Package finished products for distribution, meticulously labeling and sealing packages to prepare them for shipment to customers. 

• Sanitation Maintenance: Clean and maintain work areas and equipment to uphold a safe and sanitary production environment, following established protocols and procedures. 

• Warehouse Operations: Assist in warehouse tasks such as accurately picking, packing, and loading bakery products for shipment, utilizing warehouse equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks safely and efficiently. 

• Quality Inspections: Conduct thorough inspections of products for quality and integrity, promptly reporting any issues or discrepancies to supervisors for resolution. 

• Warehouse Organization: Support the maintenance of a clean and organized warehouse environment, including tasks such as sweeping, organizing shelves, and disposing of waste materials. 

• Inventory Management: Communicate effectively regarding inventory levels, product shortages, and operational issues to supervisors and team members, contributing to efficient inventory management practices. 

• Flexibility and Adaptability: Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors to support the overall operations of the distribution center, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to contribute wherever needed. 

Minimum Position Qualifications/Education: 

• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. 

• Capability to consistently lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. 

• Proficiency in ladder climbing and performing overhead cleaning tasks. 

• Prompt communication with supervisors regarding any discrepancies. 

• A willingness to work at heights when necessary. 

• Physical aptitude to fulfill all job responsibilities. 

• Compliance with assigned tasks and procedures outlined by supervision. 

• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team setting. 

• Adherence to all Aunt Millie's Food Safety and HACCP procedures to ensure product safety, legality, and quality. 

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