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Bimbo Bakeries USA

Machine Operator

Cicero, IL

$25.30/hr

Machine OperatorTop Reasons to Apply!Great starting pay! $25.30/ hour.1st and 2nd shift.Benefits ... A Production Associate is an entry level role in our bakery and a valuable member of the production ...

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Machine Operator

Bimbo Bakeries USA

Cicero, IL

$25.30/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

Bimbo Bakeries USA rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 122 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 42 rated bakeries

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!More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.Machine OperatorTop Reasons to Apply!Great starting pay!

$25.30/ hour.1st and 2nd shift.Benefits subject to collective bargaining agreement terms: Pension, Medical, Dental, Holidays, Paid Time Off.What you will be doing:A Production Associate is an entry level role in our bakery and a valuable member of the production team focused on safely and consistently producing the highest quality product possible for customers.Perform various duties including, but not limited to; safe operation of high-powered machinery, packaging products, mixing ingredients, and moving and/or stacking materials and equipment used in the production of fresh baked products.Examine and reject products that do not meet specification; observe, maintain, and address issues to prevent and reduce waste.Participate and successfully complete all Company approved and required training, audits, etc.Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices, food safety, and Superior quality standards.What we need from you:At least 18 years of age.1-3 Years of prior manufacturing experience; food manufacturing is a plus.Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, stack, and/or carry pans, ingredient containers, etc.Ability to stand for extended periods of time.Comfortable in a warm working environment.Ability to communicate effectively in English.Ability to work Nights, Weekends & Holidays.Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.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, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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From the breakfast table to lunch boxes to family barbecues, Bimbo Bakeries USA's fresh, high-quality products have delighted Americans for generations. As the largest commercial baking company in the U.S., we are proud to deliver our bread, bagels, buns, English muffins and sweet baked goods to every town, city and community in the United States. Bimbo Bakeries USA is proud part of Grupo Bimbo, the world’s largest baking company with operations in 34 countries.

Industry

Food and drink manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Horsham, PA, US

Year founded

1945

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