General Helper - 1st Shift

General Helper - 1st Shift

Job Category: Production Requisition Number: GENER003254

Posted: June 9, 2026

Full-Time

Chicago, IL 60639, USA

Description

Principal duties and responsibilities:

• General quality control. Responsible for packing product that are within specifications, including size, color, shape, etc.
• Assigned to clear jams in packing/labeling/casing area.
• Produce to product specifications as specified by the customer.
• Assist other general helper roles as assigned.
• Maintain the area clean and safe – general housekeeping.

Other duties and responsibilities:

• Commit to a continuous improvement work team environment.
• Work weekends as assigned.
• Other duties and/or projects assigned.

Scope data:

• No direct reports.
• Reports to Plant Manager/takes direction from Foreperson.

Working relationship:

• Works closely with oven operator, packaging lead, quality and maintenance staff as needed, as well as other general helper positions.

Physical demands:

• Pushing, pulling, bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications required:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience (Years/Type): Entry level.

About us:

Alpha Baking Company, Inc., a national distributor of breads, rolls and buns, as well as sweet goods, was founded in 1979. Headquartered in Chicago, Alpha Baking has three production plants in Illinois and others in Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Alpha Baking's retail brands include S. Rosen's, MaryAnn, Natural Ovens Bakery, Kreamo, and Golden Hearth, with additional product sold under private label agreements and the Alpha Baking foodservice brand. Our broad array of products can be found in national restaurant chains, quick service restaurants, schools, institutions, major league sports franchises, national grocery chains and independent grocery stores.

EEO statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer with policies prohibiting unlawful discrimination on the basis of any protected classification under applicable local, state and/or federal laws which include race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or veteran status, Alpha Baking Company, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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