General Warehouse Associate Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Join the H&S Family of Bakeries – the team behind H&S Family of Bakeries includes Northeast Foods, H&S Bakery and Schmidt Baking Co. – the largest family-owned variety baker in the United States. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, we operate a network of 10 bakeries and 30 distribution centers across the country to deliver fresh, high-quality baked goods nationwide, from fast food and quick-service restaurants to cafeterias, hospitals, grocery stores and universities to name a few. We’re passionate about innovation in manufacturing and distribution, leading the way in the industrial baking industry, while creating opportunities for our people to grow and succeed.

Our Core Beliefs:

Be Well, Work Well | Create an Experience | Life-long Learning | Do the Right Thing

Warehouse General Help

You will play a pivotal role in the efficient operation of our warehouse. Your primary responsibility will be the unloading of all ingredients in designated areas, ensuring adherence to company security policies and maintaining accurate inventory records.

Role & Responsibilities

• Unload all incoming packaging deliveries following company security policies.
• Maintain all items in designated areas.
• Perform Pre & Post Checks on vehicles upon daily use.
• Conduct daily inventory of packaging and determine items to be sent to the plant.
• Daily pulling of all packaging from warehouse inventory, transfer to West Building, and stocking of the West Side.
• Collaborate with Scaling Group Lead to ensure all scaled doughs are delivered to production after departing for the day.
• Conduct daily inventory of ingredients and determine items to be sent to the plant.
• Daily pulling of all ingredients from warehouse inventory, transfer to East Building, and stocking of the East Side.
• Perform all sanitation duties at the warehouse.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the warehouse manager as needed.
• Maintain a safe working environment for all employees/contractors/visitors by following safety guidelines and reporting incidents to management.
• Promote employee safety in all areas of operations.
• Maintain cleanliness in the work area.
• Always follow proper Good Manufacturing Practices (G.M.P.’s).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Other duties performed by warehouse personnel

• Daily updating of computer inventory.
• Documenting all deliveries (ingredients and packaging) as per company policy.
• Support Sister Bakeries by delivering to and/or receiving from, as needed.

Requirements & Physical Demands

• Must have a valid Driver’s License and must obtain and maintain a D.O.T. Certification.
• Must be able to count and perform basic math.
• Must be able to read and comprehend department materials and load sheets.
• Capable of lifting or maneuvering up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Must be able to reach approximately 7 feet high to move products.
• Physically capable of moving to all areas of the plant.
• Must be able to view products and determine adherence to quality control standards, including size, shape, color, cut, etc.
• Must have one (1) year of forklift experience.
• Must be able to perform all duties without causing damage.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and practice necessary safety procedures, signs, etc.

What’s in it for you?

At the H&S Family of Bakeries, we value our team members and make it a priority to offer competitive compensation that encourages longevity with the company and long-term growth. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive and affordable benefits packages, including medical/dental/vision, short term disability, retirement savings, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program and of course – cool company swag.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Offer Determination Guidelines:

The salary range listed for this position is provided in accordance with applicable transparency laws and serves as a general guideline. However, it does not represent a guaranteed salary offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, which may include but are not limited to relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, market data, and geographic location, including local cost of living. The final offer may vary outside the posted range based on these considerations.