Production Associate

Empire Bakery Commissary LLC • Rocky Mount, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate is primarily responsible for decorating ready-to-sell cakes, including icing, smoothing, piping, and decorative detailing to meet company quality and presentation standards. Other duties may include assembling, prepping, sorting, slicing, and packaging finished bakery products. The role operates bakery equipment such as mixing, slicing, and packaging machines; palletizes products; and inspects and labels items for accuracy, quality, and visual appeal. Consistent decoration standards and attention to detail are essential.

The position requires a strong commitment to food safety and quality. Employees must follow company safety, GMP, and behavioral policies and promptly report quality or safety concerns. The ideal candidate works efficiently in a fast-paced production environment, communicates effectively with coworkers, and safely uses knives and decorating tools when required. Essential job functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

The primary work location is Rocky Mt., Virginia. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Pay is $16.25.

Requirements

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers.
• Safely use knives and decorating tools when required.
• Stand for extended periods.
• Frequently use hands and arms, with some reaching.
• Occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
• Perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Decorate ready-to-sell cakes by icing, smoothing, piping, and adding decorative details according to company quality and presentation standards.
• Assemble, prep, sort, slice, and package finished bakery products as needed.
• Operate bakery equipment, including mixing, slicing, and packaging machines.
• Palletize products.
• Inspect and label products for accuracy, quality, and visual appeal.
• Maintain consistent decoration standards and attention to detail.
• Follow company safety, GMP, behavioral, food safety, and quality policies.
• Promptly recognize and report quality or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Use knives and decorating tools safely when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed