Distribution Professional [Full Time]

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Our Purpose

Bread Alone is a family-owned, values-driven bakery. We have been baking with organic grains since our first loaf in 1983, and we continue to do so today. Our purpose is to serve honest food, create prosperity for our people, and minimize further harm to the planet.

Position Overview

The Distribution Professional is involved in packing products, picking orders, operating machinery and equipment, loading vehicles, and maintaining a safe and organized workspace. The Distribution Professional is expected to follow timelines and quality standards set by the company.

This is a position that requires working on the floor alongside fellow team members in order to fulfill the needs of the bakery. As such, this role requires an outstanding work ethic, a gritty “can do” attitude, operational excellence, and diligent work behavior. This is an entry level role, and we are happy to teach you all you need to know to succeed here.

Professionals embrace the culture of respect and cooperation that Bread Alone seeks to foster for all who work here. They continuously seek to learn and recognize that continued development is an essential element of being a part of the Bread Alone team.

The Professional team propels the company forward by doing the daily work to the best of their ability and capacity. Each individual contribution is small but mighty. Continued excellence in pursuing the smallest details is what will allow Bread Alone to achieve our highest ambitions.

Hour requirements :

Sunday - Thursday 2 : 00 PM to 10 : 30 PM

Bread Alone's Worldview : Bread Alone Began in 1983 with simple intention : To feed people organic bread baked from a wood-fire brick oven. We run the bakery today with the optimistic belief that good food, an equitable economy and a healthy planet can thrive together. At the heart of our endeavors lies the profound belief that individuals are integral to every positive impact we make. Join us as we collectively strive for excellence in aligning our aspirations with meaningful actions.

Requirements :

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Duties, responsibilities, and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following :

• Gain a solid working knowledge of the Bread Alone product line and related quality standards to ensure all products going out the door are up to those standards.
• Use and operate large and small pieces of equipment and machinery according to instructions (Kwik-Lok, detection systems, dollies and hand trucks, and other necessary equipment)
• Accurately follow order picking sheets in a timely manner
• Follow the instructions of Supervisors and Managers to maximize efficiency and accuracy of work flow.
• Adhere to a station specific checklist when setting up and breaking down the work areas.
• Perform quality control throughout the course of the day, follow reporting and record keeping procedures, and report problems to supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area at all times.
• Communicate with other Distribution Professionals, Supervisors and Managers to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Have a desire to help make sure Bread Alone delivers consistent and delicious products.
• Willing to problem solve and tackle obstacles head-on to ensure each task is completed with excellence.
• Follow all applicable Bread Alone safety, GMP, culture, and food safety standards
• Take care to maintain proper, safe equipment operation as set out in training materials and by supervisors and managers
• Notify supervisor if calibration, routine maintenance, or troubleshooting of any machinery is necessary
• Complete delegated tasks at assigned station
• Be an active participant in your professional development by communicating effectively with your manager around areas of growth that you feel enthusiastic about
• Report to the supervisor any issues that arise in the course of your work

Job Requirements :

Compensation : $17.50

Job Type : Full-Time Non-Exempt

We Offer

Our Values

Feeding People

Bread Alone creates simple, honest breads and foods. We believe that organic, regenerative farming is the right choice for individual, farm worker, and planet health. We accept the challenges of delivering fresh, organic breads to corner stores and supermarkets around the northeast. We embrace the economic challenges of keeping our breads and foods affordable and accessible for all. We thrive on the challenge of trying to delight everyone, everyday.

Preserving the Planet

Bread Alone understands that the climate is in a crisis that threatens us all, especially the least fortunate among us. We believe that we all have a responsibility to respond. We strive to do our work with minimal harm to the planet. We aspire to prioritize stewardship of the planet in every decision, everyday. We understand that there is no time to wait.

Creating Equity

We provide economic security for our employees through our commitment to a living wage, and by sharing business profits with all. We are consciously building a team, top to bottom, that accurately reflects the diversity of our community. Through these actions, we intentionally open up opportunities for the historically disadvantaged, combat a legacy of social and racial injustice, and create equity.

Ensuring Longevity

Bread Alone is now in its 2nd generation of family leadership. We make decisions for the long-term. We embrace the challenge and complexity of serving our highest values while remaining profitable and viable. We strive to create continued opportunity for the business and for everyone who contributes to its success.

Our Culture

Optimistic I take on challenges with this team with the expectation that we will overcome them.