Baker and Packager Associate

Position Summary Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes, and staying organized? Our Bakery/Packager associates prepare fresh baked items daily for our members by following recipes, wrapping, labeling, and storing merchandise to ensure our members have the freshest items available to take home. You will juggle several tasks while helping members with their bakery orders. It’s hard work, but our bakery team finds it rewarding, especially as part of a large team with a common goal: happy, satisfied members. Thrive in fast‑paced environments Be a multi‑tasker at heart Keep member satisfaction as a top priority Stand for long periods of time while assisting members quickly and accurately Be a problem solver who tackles obstacles head‑on to ensure each task is completed with excellence Maintain a positive attitude by smiling, greeting, and thanking members Provide exceptional customer service to members across the club, answering questions they may have Maintain a clean, neat, and member‑ready area The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. What you’ll do Be a Team Member: Collaborate with other associates to build a strong bakery team; communicate with team members and be flexible to the needs of the business to work in other areas. Be an Expert: Prepare bakery department merchandise based on daily production needs by operating baking equipment; follow recipes/make‑up instructions; wrap, label, and store merchandise according to company policies and procedures; ensure compliance with food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, cold‑chain compliance, and inventory management; operate, maintain, and sanitize equipment; demonstrate understanding of product and layout execution. Be a Techie: Leverage digital tools to drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement; use handheld technology to make immediate business decisions related to production, merchandise ordering, training, and product quality with the member in mind; adapt to new tools and encourage others to use them. Be an Owner: Ensure commitment to operational excellence, maintain the work area according to company policies and procedures; maintain quality and date control standards for bakery items; secure fragile and high‑shrink merchandise; eliminate waste; assist members with purchasing decisions; ensure merchandise is properly packaged, labeled, and stored in accordance with company policies and procedures. Be a Talent Ambassador: Advocate for the department and the club by valuing the member’s experience in the meat area and modeling high‑quality service and products; execute the basics at the highest possible level of quality; exhibit energy, commitment, and passion for the work. Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; use the Open Door Policy; and apply these in executing business processes and practices. Complete work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborate with managers, co‑workers, customers, and other business partners; identify priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carry out tasks; communicate progress and information; determine and recommend ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapt to and learn from change, difficulties, and feedback. At Sam’s Club, we offer competitive pay and performance‑based bonuses and other benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet! Health benefits: medical, vision, and dental coverage Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase, and company‑paid life insurance Paid time off benefits: PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting; PTO and/or PPTO can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount depends on job classification and length of employment. It meets or exceeds the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. Other benefits: short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. The hourly wage range for this position is $19.00 to $27.00. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met. Minimum Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older. Preferred Qualifications None. Primary Location 6622 Preston Hwy, Louisville, KY 40219-1822, United States of America. Walmart is committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and has a no‑tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Walmart