Baker and Packager Associate

Position Summary Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes, and organization? Our Bakery/Packager associates prepare fresh baked items daily for members through recipes and wrapping, labeling and storing merchandise to ensure members have the freshest items available to take home to their families. At times you will juggle several tasks in a short amount of time while helping members with their bakery orders. It’s hard work, but our bakery team finds it rewarding, especially since they’re part of a large team with a common goal: happy, satisfied members. You will sweep us off our feet if: You thrive in fast‑paced environments You’re a multi‑tasker at heart You keep member satisfaction as your top priority You can stand for long periods of time while assisting members quickly and accurately You’re a problem solver who tackles obstacles head‑on to ensure each task is completed with excellence You will make an impact by: Maintaining a positive attitude by smiling, greeting and thanking members Providing exceptional customer service to members across the club as needed, answering any questions they may have Maintaining 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 be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full job description can be made available as part of the hiring process. What you’ll do Be a Team Member: Collaborate with other associates to build a strong bakery team; communicate with team members; be flexible to the needs of the business and work in other areas. Be an Expert: Prepare bakery 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, sanitation, and inventory standards. 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. Be an Owner: Commit to operational excellence, maintain the work area, uphold quality and date‑control standards for bakery items, secure fragile and high‑shrink merchandise, eliminate waste, assist members with purchasing decisions and ensure packaging is correct. Be a Talent Ambassador: Advocate for the department and club by valuing the member experience, modeling high‑quality service and products, executing basics at the highest level, and demonstrating energy, commitment and passion. Comply with company policies, procedures and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing action plans, using the Open Door Policy and applying these in business processes. Complete work assignments and priorities using policies, data and resources; collaborate with managers, co‑workers, customers and partners; identify priorities and deadlines, communicate progress, recommend improvement opportunities and adapt to change. Compensation and Benefits Health benefits: medical, vision and dental coverage Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase and company‑paid life insurance Paid time off: PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, voting; also includes PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays or other purposes. The amount received depends on job classification and length of employment. It meets or exceeds paid sick leave laws where applicable. Other benefits include short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. Live Better U is a company‑paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, including English Language Learning and short‑form certificates. Tuition, books and fees are completely paid by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits may change and be subject to specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart at . Hourly Wage Range $18.00 to $26.00 per hour. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional Compensation Premiums may be paid ranging from $0.35 to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances, based on schedule, facility, season or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if criteria are met. Minimum Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older Must successfully complete all job‑required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period if you receive the position. Preferred Qualifications None listed. Primary Location 5426 FOREST DR, COLUMBIA, SC 29206-5401, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and have 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