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Metropolitan Baking Company

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Machine Operator

Warren, MI · On-site

$16.68/hr

Trayer/Product Feeder * Duties may vary depending on bakery plant needs. Job Requirements * Must Have experience in a factory or automated facility * Able to communicate and work effectively in a ...

Metropolitan Baking Company

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Southfield, MI · On-site

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Machine Operator

Metropolitan Baking Company

Warren, MI • On-site

$16.68/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 19 days ago

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Job description

We have immediate openings for several Machine Operators at our Wholesale Baking Company in Hamtramck, Michigan. Candidates will be responsible for several bakery manufacturing activities. Candidates must be willing and able to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment.


Responsibilities may include the following:

  • Wrapping Machine Operator
  • Production Line Operator
  • Trayer/Product Feeder
  • Duties may vary depending on bakery plant needs.

Job Requirements

  • Must Have experience in a factory or automated facility
  • Able to communicate and work effectively in a team environment.
  • Must be willing to listen to your supervisors instructions
  • Ability to frequently lift, carry and stack 5-30 pound bakery baskets, trays, racks, pans and pallets.
  • Ability to work in a noisy, hot work environment.
  • Ability to stand for an extended period of time.

Metropolitan Baking Perks:

  • After 90 days Full Time Employee (Probation period)
  • Retro Holiday pay from start date
  • Holiday Pay (6 holidays)
  • 6 Sick/personal days
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurances
  • Life and ADD insurances
  • Vacations after 1 year of service (up to 50 hours of weekly vacation pay)
  • Overtime after 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week
  • Double time
  • 401K automatic $1,500 annual company contribution
  • + Match $750
  • Annual rate increases
  • Weekly FREE Bread and Buns
    Established business producing bakery products for over 70+ years
  • Great opportunity to advance

Company Description

We are one of the largest wholesale baking companies in the region and have been in business for over 70 years.