Packager

Full Time
Chicago, IL 60639
$19.88 an hour
Posted Just posted
Job description

Job description

Location: 4545 W. Lyndale Ave. Chicago, IL 60639

Alpha Baking Company operates three (3) shifts around the clock 365 days per year. We cannot guarantee that any employee is permanently assigned to a particular shift or that any employee is guaranteed specific or the same days off each week. Additionally, this position requires work of a physical nature in a work environment that it subject to very hot and very cold conditions.

Job Overview:
The Packaging Department Worker is responsible for performing packaging and labeling duties in the bakery's packaging department. This role requires attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work well in a team environment. The Packaging Department Worker will report to the Packaging Department Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Package and label finished baked goods according to customer specifications and bakery standards.
  • Operate packaging equipment, including baggers, sealers, and labeling machines.
  • Perform quality checks on finished products to ensure they meet bakery standards.
  • Monitor packaging equipment to ensure it is running efficiently and make adjustments as needed.
  • Keep the packaging area clean and organized, including sweeping, mopping, and disposing of waste.
  • Follow all safety procedures and guidelines to ensure a safe work environment.
  • Work collaboratively with other team members to achieve production goals.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Packaging Department Supervisor.

Compensation and Benefits:
This is a union position, and the pay rate will be based on the collective bargaining agreement.

If you are a hardworking, dedicated individual who is looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a fast-paced environment, please submit your resume.

Salary Transparency:
$19.88 / Hour

Required qualifications, skills and experience

Requirements:
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment preferred.
  • Ability to work on all three shifts and work overtime as needed.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment and maintain a positive attitude.

If you are looking for a fast-paced and rewarding job in a union-run commercial bakery, we encourage you to apply for our Packaging Department Worker position. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive work environment where you can grow and thrive as part of our team.

About us

Alpha Baking Company, Inc., a national distributor of breads, rolls and buns, as well as sweet goods, was founded in 1979. Headquartered in Chicago, Alpha Baking has three production plants in Illinois and others in Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Alpha Baking’s retail brands include S. Rosen’s, MaryAnn, Natural Ovens Bakery, Kreamo, and Golden Hearth, with additional product sold under private label agreements and the Alpha Baking foodservice brand. Our broad array of products can be found in national restaurant chains, quick service restaurants, schools, institutions, major league sports franchises, national grocery chains and independent grocery stores.

EEO statement

We are an equal opportunity employer with policies prohibiting unlawful discrimination on the basis of any protected classification under applicable local, state and/or federal laws which include race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or veteran status, Alpha Baking Company, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Shift

1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift

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