Baker and Packager Associate

Position Summary

This role is focused on preparing fresh bakery items each day for club members. The work involves following recipes, packaging products, labeling them correctly, and storing merchandise so customers can take home fresh items for their families. The position can be fast-moving and may require handling several tasks within a short period while supporting bakery orders. It is hands-on work, but it is also part of a larger team working toward the same goal: delivering a great member experience.

What Helps You Succeed

You may be a strong fit if you enjoy busy environments, are comfortable balancing multiple tasks, put member satisfaction first, can stand for extended periods while helping people efficiently, and are good at solving problems and finishing work to a high standard.

Key Duties

• Work closely with other associates to support a strong bakery team, communicate effectively with teammates, and stay flexible based on business needs, including helping in other areas when required.
• Prepare bakery merchandise according to daily production requirements by using baking equipment, following recipes and preparation instructions, and wrapping, labeling, and storing items in line with company rules.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, cold-chain, and inventory standards while operating, cleaning, maintaining, and sanitizing equipment.
• Use digital tools and handheld technology to support sales, improve the shopping experience, make quick production and ordering decisions, and adapt to new systems.
• Maintain work areas to company standards, control product quality and dating, protect fragile and high-shrink items, reduce waste, and ensure items are packaged and stored correctly.
• Support members with purchase decisions and deliver service that reflects pride in the department and the club.
• Follow company ethics, integrity standards, and procedures, including using the Open Door Policy and applying policy guidance in daily work.
• Complete assigned work by using policies, data, and available resources, coordinating with managers, coworkers, customers, and other partners, and adjusting to feedback and changing priorities.

Benefits and Compensation

The role offers competitive hourly pay, performance-based bonus opportunities, and a range of benefits. Health coverage includes medical, vision, and dental plans. Financial benefits include a 401(k), stock purchase plan, and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off may include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave, and PTO or PPTO can be used for vacation, sick time, holidays, or other needs depending on classification and length of service. Additional benefits may include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, and adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.

Full-time and part-time associates may also be eligible for a company-paid education program through Live Better U, which can cover programs from high school completion through bachelor's degrees, English language learning, and short certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are paid by the employer.

Pay Details

The hourly pay range for this position is $17.00 to $25.00. In some cases, premium pay of $0.35 to $3.00 per hour may also be added depending on schedule, facility, season, or work performed. The actual hourly rate will meet or exceed the minimum wage required in the job location.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and must successfully complete all required job trainings and assessments within the time period set by the employer if selected.

Additional Information

Benefits and eligibility may vary based on job classification and length of employment. Some benefits are subject to change and may depend on plan or program terms. The employer also maintains a drug-free workplace and enforces a no-tolerance policy for illegal drugs and alcohol at work to support a safe and productive environment.

The primary work location is 4365 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA 30606-0808, United States of America.