Bread Support-1st Shift

Who We Are

Since 1955, we have been on a mission To Passionately Feed Millions Daily with High Quality Food People Enjoy! We are a third-generation family-owned and professionally managed organization with a commitment to strategic growth. We continue to be successful because of talented people, just like you, who choose to join our family and call E.A. Sween home. We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming, respectful, and rewarding culture where employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work each and every day. At E.A. Sween, our team members are seen, heard, and appreciated not just for what they do, but for who they are. We hope you’ll join us!

Hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 5:30am-4:30pm. Overtime on Fridays, when needed. Hourly pay is $19.00

E.A. Sween is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability

What We’re Seeking

Produce high quality products at efficient levels of manufacturing using Standard Work, while working together as a team. Responsible for the inspection of all sandwiches coming down the line to ensure appearance meets all quality standards and recipe specifications and pulling rejected products off the discharge belt of the Multivac in a timely manner.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

General

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure food safety and integrity.
• Always follow safety protocols and use designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in required areas.
• Follow additional tasks as assigned by Production Supervisor or Lead.
• Collaborate, communicate, and learn from people with different backgrounds, cultures, abilities, language, or perspectives.

Food Safety and Quality

• Execute assigned food safety, quality and continuous improvement ensuring to support SQF requirements, regulatory requirements and customers requirements.
• Pull rejected products off the discharge belt of the Multivac in a timely manner.
• Inspect raw materials for quality and communicate any deviations.
• Report any questionable product to Line Controller, QA, Lead or Production Supervisor before bringing to line.

Leadership

• Follow Policies and Procedures of EA Sween Company.
• Respect and cooperate with any work duties that are requested of you by your Supervisor, Lead or Line Controller.

Lean/Continuous Improvement

• Control and watch for material waste, i.e, floor waste, over portioning of raw material on sandwiches.
• Notify maintenance immediately if problems arise with equipment.
• Contribute to process improvements; participate in lean activities.

Standard Work

• All products are to be produced to recipe/appearance specifications, using standard work as a guideline on how to perform each position on the line.
• Ensure the material being used is correct.
• Ensure correct slices of meat or cheese to deliver correct quantity and appearance.

Equipment & PPE

• Trays
• Scoops
• Miscellaneous small utensils
• Buckets/bins
• Scissors & ruler
• Cars
• Weber
• Miscellaneous slicing equipment
• Ear plugs
• Cut resistant gloves

What You’ll Need (Qualifications)

Required

• Able to work well with others and have a teamwork mindset; communicate effectively as possible.
• Able to maintain a good attendance record.
• Able to keep work area clean, safe and organized.
• Able to perform assigned rotation.
• Able to lift 30 lbs. occasionally.
• Depending on production schedule, must be able to lift over 10 lbs. occasionally within a 10-12.5-hour shift, depending on your assigned schedule.
• Mandatory overtime may be required.

Preferred

• Able to communicate in English
• Previous assembly experience
• Food related experience

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Able to bend, push, pull frequently
• Able to work in cool conditions, 35-45 degrees continuously
• Able to lift 30 lbs. occasionally
• Able to reach overhead occasionally
• Able to be on feet continuously
• Able to keep up with manufacturing speeds continuously
• Able to work with others continuously
• Able to handle repetition continuously
• Able to rotate to all production positions and lines

How You’ll Find Success at EAS

• Value People Most of All: Show respect & care, embrace diversity, and empower others.

Commit to Safety Everyday: See something, say something do something, practice safe behavior, and celebrate safety success.

• Invest in Our Company to Thrive: Share ideas to improve, learn & grow, and embrace change.
• Think Before Doing And Act Decisively: Make thoughtful decisions, work together to find solutions, and do what’s right.
• Welcome Constructive Straight Talk: Be honest and respectful even when difficult, be open to ideas and feedback, and ask questions to understand.
• Serve Up Exceptional Experiences: Provide value to customers, take pride in your work, and help others to be successful.
• Enjoy What You Do!: Have a positive attitude, Live the Spirit of E.A. Sween, and celebrate success.

E.A. Sween is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our team members. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match – fully vested after 2 years
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program (Boss Bucks)