Warehouse Associate - North Andover

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Warehouse AssociateNorth Andover, MA

Family-owned and operated, Bake’n Joy Foods, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of top-quality bakery products, founded in 1941. We manufacture a variety of products for professional bakers, including frozen scoop batters, pre-deposited muffins, cornbread, loaf cakes, and Boston Coffee Cakes, as well as mixes and an expanding line of fully baked items such as coffee cakes, loaf cakes, and more. We remain committed to providing top-quality products, service, and value to our customers.

Job Summary/Objective:. In the Warehouse Associate role you will be responsible for the safe, accurate and efficient handling of material in the warehouse. In this role you will operate various types of material handling equipment in a warehouse where the temperatures range from -10° to 70°F.

Essential Functions: (may include one or more of these job duties)

• Pick, wrap, stage and load outbound customer sales orders and warehouse to warehouse transfers.
• Support production by picking ingredients and packaging materials and placing them in the required staging locations.
• Receive inbound Purchase Orders and Warehouse Inventory transfers by using handheld RF guns to enter data into the Company computer system (JD Edwards).
• Maintain accurate on hand inventory by performing various inventory control functions.
• Support the Company’s food safety standards by maintaining good housekeeping in the Warehouse and by always following the GMP guidelines.
• Maintain good communication and act with a sense of urgency when supporting other departments within the Company.
• Make safety your top priority by following all safety rules and procedures.

Competencies:

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Effective communication skills
• Basic math skills
• Adaptability and problem-solving
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Reliability and punctuality

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Work Environment:

• Work on the warehouse floor with exposure to machinery noise and varying temperatures, including freezer environments (-10°F) to dry warehouse environments (70°F)

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged standing and walking on concrete floors
• Prolonged standing and driving warehouse material handling equipment
• Frequent bending, lifting, and twisting
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Position Type:

• Full-Time

Work Hours:

• Varying shifts, with potential for overtime and weekend work based on production needs

Travel:

• No travel required, with potential travel between warehouses within the region

Required Education & Experience:

• None specified

Preferred Education & Experience:

• 1-2 years of warehouse experience
• 1-2 years of experience in food manufacturing
• Training in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), basic allergen handling, food defense, and HACCP
• Experience operating material handling equipment, including stand-up reach trucks and ride-on pallet jacks

Compensation:

The typical starting salary range for this position is $20.00-$21.50 / hour. Several factors, including skills, experience, education, certifications, and the location of the job will determine the actual pay offered. The salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for associates in these positions.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. Bake’n Joy offers its full-time associates a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes affordable, quality healthcare for our associates and their families, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help plan for the financial future.

Bake’n Joy is committed to fostering an environment where associates from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits, and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where associates can succeed, both professionally and personally.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Bake’n Joy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.