At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, **_“I can’t live without them.”_** Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s **People First** culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now! **Location:** 1202 E. McKinley Ave - Mishawaka, Indiana 46545 **Job Description:** **Cookie/Sweet Packaging Associate** _Reports to: Floor Manager and Central Bakery Manager_ _Job Profile: Clerk 2, Production-Central Bakery_ _Business Title: Bakery Production-Central Bakery_ **Position Summary:** Responsible for packaging products to be passed along for delivery to the stores. Must be able to label and package product and check quality (appearance) of product. Distribution (pass-out) of product to the stores may occasionally be required. Icing of some product before being packaged is also required. Follow safe, sanitary food handling policy to prevent contamination and food borne illnesses. **Starting Wage:** $17.00 **Schedule:** Start time: 6am Monday, Thursday, and Saturday 7am Wednesday and Friday (Sunday and Tuesday off) Schedule may change due to production and/or holidays **Education:** High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) **Experience:** No experience required. **Responsibilities:** • Works under close supervision • Repetitive work that is clearly defined, manual jobs • Impacts own work **Qualifications:** Basic math and reading skills, ability to follow directions and work in a fast-paced environment. Flexible work schedule, weekend availability, occasional Tuesday, Sunday, and holidays are required. **Physical requirements:** Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Read and understands pass-out sheets along with understanding Special Orders. Able to use digital and balance scales. Be able to work independently and with others. Requires constant bending, stretching, and good eye/hand coordination. Ability to stand for long periods of time. **Other Duties:** Clean work areas, wash equipment and take out trash. Varies according to production needs, occasionally may have to work in other production areas. **Environmental Conditions:** Exposed to constant indoor temperatures of 75 degrees or higher, freezer temperatures of 32 degrees or below. Noise: loud machines. Chemicals: cleaning solutions. **_This job description is representative only and is not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee in the position may be required to perform. Management reserves the right to request and require its employees to perform other tasks depending on circumstances or emergencies._** As part of our **People First** culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package (https://careers.spartannash.com/why-work-here/benefits/) . SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans. We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position. **SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a** **People First** **culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Company distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates nearly 200 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers with convenience stores. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit** **spartannash.com** **.** Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require assistance or an accommodation of any kind to complete an application, please contact us at recruiting@spartannash.com.