Packing Associate- Bread Manufacturing

Job Posting: Packaging Associate
Location: Onsite – Akron, Ohio
Company: Ideal Baking Company
Employment Type: Part-Time (20–30 hrs/week) with opportunity for Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift | 10:00AM Start Time
Pay: Starting at $15.00/hour; performance-based increases available

About Us

Since 1949, Ideal Baking Company has been proudly baking fresh breads and rolls for local restaurants, grocery stores, fresh markets, and schools in the Akron/Canton area. We are a family-owned bakery built on tradition, quality, and a deep commitment to our customers.

Overview of the Role

As a Packaging Associate, you play a vital role in ensuring our freshly baked bread is packaged accurately, hygienically, and with care. Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll be responsible for maintaining product quality and supporting our daily production goals. Your attention to detail and consistency directly impact the customer experience and our team’s success.

Primary Responsibilities

• Rotate Bread for Cooling: Ensure bread cools properly by rotating racks and avoiding product overlap.
• Slice Bread: Use designated slicing equipment safely and accurately.
• Package Finished Products: Maintain quality and consistency while packaging bread.
• Label Products: Ensure all items are labeled correctly for accurate identification.
• Stock & Rotate Inventory: Place overstock in the freezer and rotate stock to ensure freshness.
• Support Order Building & Staging: Help organize and stage customer orders for delivery.
• Maintain Cleanliness: Clean workstations and equipment at the end of each shift.
• Prep for the Next Day: Restock and prepare packaging stations for the following production day.
• Other Duties: Take on additional responsibilities as assigned to support the team and production flow.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Sense of Urgency: Moves with focus and efficiency to meet production goals.
• Dependability: Reliable, punctual, and professional at all times.
• Teamwork & Communication: Works well with others and communicates clearly.
• Detail-Oriented: Inspects bread for quality, hygiene, and consistency.
• Instruction-Following: Follows directions and standard procedures consistently.
• Adaptability: Comfortable adjusting to changing tasks and priorities.
• Equipment Familiarity: Able to work safely around food processing equipment.
• Motivation: Brings initiative and energy to support a productive work environment.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Perform repetitive motions at a steady pace
• Work in varied temperatures (warm production space and cold freezer)
• Bend, stoop, reach, and move quickly and safely in a team setting
• Wear company-provided apron/hairnet and follow safety/sanitation protocols

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent (Preferred)
• 0–1 years of production experience (food production a plus)
• Ability to follow instructions and work with a sense of urgency
• Must be detail-focused and demonstrate professional behavior
• Strong team mindset and communication skills
• Must be able to work safely around slicers and other bakery equipment
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance required

What We Offer

• Starting wage of $15.00/hour
• Performance-based raises and opportunities for full-time
• Hands-on training and growth potential in a family-owned bakery
• A friendly, collaborative, and quality-driven work environment

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you available Monday-Friday at 10AM?
• If hired, when can you start?

Ability to Commute:

• Lakemore, OH 44250 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15