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Supplier-1st Shift

E.A. Sween Company

Eden Prairie, MNFull-time$19/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$19/hr
Location
Eden Prairie, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

E.A. Sween Company is seeking a Supplier team member to support food production by supplying the correct bread, buns, and other products according to production needs. The role includes transferring products, tracking usage, reporting questionable items, and maintaining a clean, safe work area. The posting lists a starting pay of $19.00 per hour and Monday–Thursday operating hours, with overtime on Fridays.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

TeamworkCommunicationAttendance ReliabilityWork Area OrganizationRotation FlexibilityLifting 50 LbsOvertime AvailabilityEnglish CommunicationAssembly Line ExperienceFood-Related Experience

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentAble to Bend and TurnAble to Push and PullAble to Work in Cool ConditionsAble to Reach OverheadAble to Stand ContinuouslyAble to Handle Repetition

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Duties

Description

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 5am-4:30pm with over time on Fridays. Starting pay is 19.00 per hour!

What We're Seeking

A reliable, quality-focused team member with excellent attention to detail who actively seeks opportunities to improve processes for greater efficiency without compromising product quality. Demonstrates a positive, "can-do" attitude that inspires and motivates others. Open to learning new skills and adapts quickly to changing priorities and demands.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

General

Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to uphold food safety and product integrity.

Consistently follow safety protocols and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas.

Complete additional tasks assigned by Supervisor or Lead.

Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members from diverse backgrounds, cultures, abilities, languages, or perspectives.

Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Food Safety & Quality

Execute assigned food safety, quality and continuous improvement ensuring to support SQF requirements, regulatory requirements and customer's requirements.

Report any questionable product to Line Controller, QA, QC, Lead or Production Supervisor before bringing product to the line.

Safey & Health

Successfully complete the mandatory EA Sween Quarterly Safety Training sessions for the purpose of complying with both OSHA regulations and Company policies.

Leadership

Assist in providing a friendly and positive work environment.

Follow Company policies and procedures.

Lean/Continuous Improvement

Control and watch for material waste (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.

Production - Bread Lift Down

Supply production with any buns or bread needed to produce products according to the production schedule. Follow all standard work in filling the bread/bun windows.

Use oldest dated bread/buns first.

Keep track of bead/buns usage by period using the proper paperwork.

Report any questionable products to QC, supervisor or Production Manager and record on proper paperwork.

Production - Supplier - Temp Room

Work with Production to provide the right products and proper amounts on a daily basis.

Transfer products from various locations using handheld device.

Report any questionable product to QA, QC, Supervisor, Temp Room Lead or Production Manager before sending product to the Prep Room.

Must comply with USDA regulations and Company policies.

Must be able to read a work order and recipe to determine the supplies needed on a daily basis.

Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and organized work area.

Equipment & PPE

Dollies

Racks

Pallet jack

Calculator

Knives

Carts

Scale

Hard hat

Ear plugs

What You'll Need (Qualifications)

Required

Possess a teamwork-oriented mindset and communicate effectively with others.

Maintain a reliable attendance record.

Keep the work area clean, safe, and organized.

Able to perform assigned rotation.

Able to lift over up to 50 lbs continuously during a 10-12.5-hour shift, based on the production schedule.

Willing to work overtime as needed to meet customer demands.

Preferred

Able to communicate in English.

Pervious assembly line experience.

Food related experience.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Able to bend, turn, push, pull continuously.

Able to work in cool conditions (35-45 degrees) continuously.

Able to lift up to 50 lbs continuously.

Able to reach overhead continuously.

Able to stand continuously for duration of shift.

Able to keep up with manufacturing speeds continuously.

Able to handle repetition continuously.

Able to rotate continuously 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)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

E.A. Sween Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/M/F/Veteran/Disability

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55344

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

SUPPL007011

Job Benefits

Not specified

How this job compares

Set against the 2,028 open Production jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$19/hr
  • Minnesota median$21–22/hr65 hourly ranges
  • US median$20–22/hr921 hourly ranges

This rate, $19/hr, is 15% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the middle half of Production hourly ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 78 open Production jobs in Minnesota and 2,028 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
Production postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 4 years (623 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 957 of the 2,028 open Production jobs (47%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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