Bakery Associate - Day Shift / Danish

Job Title: Bakery Associate

Job Description

We are seeking motivated Bakery Associates to join our team in a fast-paced, high-volume food manufacturing environment. This entry-level position requires prior experience in production or similar environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of baked goods, including packaging, labeling, and staging finished products.
• Follow recipes, batch instructions, and production schedules to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Operate and work around bakery equipment such as mixers, ovens, and packaging lines.
• Perform quality checks on products to ensure proper weight, labeling, and appearance.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment while adhering to sanitation and food safety standards.
• Load ingredients, materials, and packaging supplies onto production lines as needed.
• Adhere to all safety, GMP, and company procedures at all times.
• Collaborate with team members to meet daily production goals.

Essential Skills

• 6 months to 1 year of experience in production, food manufacturing, warehouse, or similar environment.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-volume production or bakery settings.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness practices.
• Ability to follow instructions, SOPs, and recipes accurately.
• Reliability with strong attendance and a team-oriented mindset.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in bakery, food production, or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience working around or operating basic production equipment is a plus.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, or other food safety regulations is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work early morning shifts, overtime, and flexible schedules as needed.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on product quality and consistency.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn in a fast-paced production setting.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance history.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that offers consistent overtime opportunities and competitive pay with a strong benefits package. We provide a long-term opportunity with potential for growth and stability.

Work Environment

Experience a fast-paced, high-volume bakery production environment. Work is performed on a production floor with continuous machine and line activity. Be prepared for exposure to varying temperatures, including warm areas near ovens and cooler storage areas. The role involves constant standing, walking, and repetitive movement throughout the shift. Enjoy a team-oriented environment with a strong focus on safety, quality, and production goals, all within a food manufacturing setting with strict sanitation and GMP requirements.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sacramento, CA.

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Sacramento,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.