Job Description

In this role, you will be essential in ensuring that Flowers Bakery shipping schedules are met by pulling orders, counting, loading, and unloading product on incoming and outgoing trailers according to the shipping schedule. This role requires someone energetic and able to work on their feet in a hot warehouse setting where you will be standing for 8-16 hours performing routine tasks. As a member of the Flowers Bakery’s team, you would enjoy competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure that product received from production or other plants is recorded correctly.
• Load and unload to appropriate distribution area to ensure that shipping schedules are met.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Practice and comply with all company policies and procedures including safety and work rules, etc.
• Perform other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures.
• Practice and comply with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.).

Qualifications

• Physically capable of movement to all Shipping areas.
• Ability to use hand truck to transport stacked products weighing (400 lbs.), up to a distance of (300) feet continuously throughout the day (8-12 hours) into and out of transport trucks and low boy humps, up and down ramps with slopes up to 30N, 24' high;
• Ability to routinely stoop, bend, and lift product containers weighing (20 lbs.).
• Ability to distinguish color coded equipment, containers, label, signs, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and clients.
• Ability to generate written communication and operate required office equipment. Ability to read, comprehend and practice necessary safety procedures, signs, etc.
• Ability to wear and use approved, applicable safety equipment, as needed
• Must meet/maintain FDC and CDC food handling requirements on public safety for work in a food production environment.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Six (6) months or more of shipping or related experience.
• Bonus: experience working in a high-volume production environment.
• Bonus: experience in food production/baking environment.
• High School Diploma or GED; must have demonstrated ability to read, comprehend and record information applicable to the job.

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food, facilities, and uniform services in 19 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.