Job Summary: The Bread Expeditor 1 is the link between Bread Production and Delivery. The Bread Expeditor 1 safely, accurately, and efficiently pulls and expedites all phases of wholesale bread orders. The Bread Expeditor 1 position is the first of three Bread Expeditor levels.

Compensation: $20.05/hour (non-exempt, overtime eligible). Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Competencies Required for this Position:

High Standards

Drive and Energy

Informal Communication

Team Player                                      

Positive Impact

Composure                                                                        

Customer Orientation

Supervision: The Bread Expeditor 1 reports to the Delivery Assistant Manager and is accountable to the Expeditor Coordinator.

Schedule Requirements: Grand Central Bakery operates 7 days a week/365 days a year. Schedule flexibility and the ability to work weekends is required.

Essential job responsibilities:

•         Is able to differentiate between and describe products

•         Pulls orders, slices, and packages all products in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner

•         Maintains accurate counts of products

•         Understands use of all equipment in Expediting

•         Able to operate bread and bun slicers efficiently while maintaining quality standards

•         Meets quality and pace expectations as per training requirements

•         Keeps delivery and expediting areas clean and orderly

•         Follows HACCP training and understands responsibilities to maintain records and food safety goals

•         Performs quality control of product, culls unusable loaves, and records the loss to the Expeditor Coordinator.

•         Communicates critical information to the Expeditor Coordinator or Manager in a timely manner including:

•         Equipment issues

•         Supply concerns

•         Maintenance or cleaning needs

•         Accurate counts of product and shortages due to culling

•         Quality control information and trends

•         Understands the financial goals of the department and the impact of lost product.

·         Knows and acts in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Grand Central Bakery in all parts of their job.

·         Works collaboratively with a team. Communicates respectfully and professionally with teammates.

·         Delivers excellent customer service - follows the 3 steps to great service at all times.

·         Maintains competencies and demonstrate continuous application of these skills throughout the period of employment.

·         Is committed to creating an anti-racist organization by actively opposing racism and promoting racial tolerance. Supports a culturally inclusive environment through the language and conduct of mutual respect and critical self-reflection.

·         Knows and demonstrates efficient, correct and safe work and procedures.

·         Follows all safety requirements, safety training, and instructions.

·         Notifies manager if they ever become aware of a potential hazard in the workplace.

·         Promptly reports all injuries, big or small, that are sustained while at work.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

·         Must be at least 18 years old

·         Working knowledge of and ability to speak and understand basic English required

·         Maintains a valid Food Handler's Card at all times and follows health department guidelines at all times

·         Must demonstrate regular attendance by coming to work on scheduled working days and being on time

·         HS diploma/GED preferred

·         Basic math skills required

·         Ability to function calmly and efficiently in high-pressure, multi-task, deadline-driven environment

Tools and Equipment Used:

·         Bread and Bun Slicer

·         Knives

·         Oven

·         Twist-tie machine

·         Handcart

·         Bread racks

Physical Requirements:

S: Seldom (1-10%)     O: Occasional (10-30%)     F: Frequent (30%-70%)     C: Constant (Over 70%)     N/A: Not Applicable   

Sitting

S

Standing

C

Walking

C

Driving

N/A

Hearing

C

Seeing

C

Lifting

F – 50 lbs.

Carrying

F – 50 lbs.

Talking

O

Climbing  Stairs/ Ladders

O

Bending/ Twisting at waist

C

Kneeling/Squatting

F

Crouching/Kneeling

F

Crawling

S

Reaching above shoulder

F

Repetitive Arm/ Hand Motion

C

Handling/ Grasping

F

Fine Finger Manipulation

C

Pushing/Pulling

 F – 200 lbs.

Foot controls/Driving

 N/A

Environmental Conditions:

·         This position works in a building shared with production facilities is constantly exposed to wheat flour dust and other grain dusts (rye, corn, oat).

·         This position walks up to the equivalent of two miles per shift. This position stands for 100% of the shift worked.

·         This position works in warm environments.

It is understood that this does not constitute an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of the Bread Expeditor 1  position but is offered as a general guideline of minimum essential expectations involved in this position.