Dawn refers to the gradual lifting of darkness which occurs just before the sun comes up in the morning – the sun coming up is ‘dawn’. Dusk refers to the gradual falling of darkness which occurs just after the sun goes down. Both are periods of ‘twilight’ (meaning ‘between the lights’ of the moon and the sun).

 Shipper/Receiver – Afternoon Shift

Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

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Why work for Dawn Foods?

PEOPLE.    PRODUCTS.    CUSTOMERS.

Why should you apply? We invest in you!

• Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
• Competitive Pay $24.00/hour
• 401(K) + company match
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Professional training
• Family-owned business over 100 years in service
• An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce

Shift Schedule:

• Monday-Friday
• 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm (or until finished)
• Overtime and Weekends required based on business needs.
• Sundays as assigned.

Job Purpose and Overview

As a Shipper/Receiver you will participate in the distribution warehouse activities related to receiving, storing, selecting, shipping, dispatching, and delivery of products to ensure effective and efficient warehouse operations and product transportation.

What Does It Take to be a Shipper/Receiver at Dawn Foods?

Below are the minimum qualifications to be a fit for this job.

• Ability to operate a forklift, pallet jack, electric rider jacks, electric pallet jacks, trailer lift gates and pallet wrap machines
• Minimum 6 months of related experience or 1 full year non-related employment experience
• Must be able to lift 50+ pound repeatedly
• Ability to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to withstand cool and/or cold temperatures
• Available to work overtime as required

What will you do as a Shipper/Receiver at Dawn Foods?

• Correctly select, palletize, and shrink wrap customers’ orders preparing them for delivery.
• Receive and stock inbound product in its designated locations.  Rotate and replenish current stock in its designated locations.
• Safely load trailers in an even and productive fashion
• Ability to understand and operate handheld computer and scanning devices for SAP that is used for all aspects of warehouse operations
• Maintain cleanliness of entire warehouse and practice safe food handling procedures by learning and practicing American Institute of Baking (AIB) standards for warehouse sanitation
• Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein
• Support the Circle of Excellence and the Dawn Philosophy of Team Dawn

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to grasp, move, or utilize objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to use sensory perception for quality measurement of products.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus

Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click “Apply.”

About Our Benefits

Dawn is proud to employ the top talent in the baking industry, and we reward our people with comprehensive health and well-being coverage, competitive compensation packages, and award-winning benefit offerings. We also help protect your future financial health with a generous 401(k) matching program that provides additional retirement funds and many tools and resources on financial wellness. Dawn encourages professional growth through tuition assistance and educational programs, and we are always searching for ways to improve our industry-leading services and benefits.

#LI-LM1 #LI-Onsite

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An Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.

 Human Resources Intern

As a member of our Human Resources team, the Human Resources Intern will discover a rewarding, cross-functional internship experience focused on empowering our Team Members. Dawn’s Inspire Internship Program offers capable students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the dynamic world of the Global Bakery Industry. With over 100 years of expertise, Dawn provides a platform for interns to experience our vibrant company culture, embrace our core values, and gain valuable knowledge for their future careers.

Dawn Inspire Internship Program interns will benefit from:

• Exposure to various aspects of the business, including People (HR), operations, marketing, finance, and more.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and gain hands-on experience through meaningful projects and assignments.
• Mentorship and Networking opportunities with experienced professionals in the industry.

Work Eligibility & Travel Requirements: 5 days a week in office at our Jackson, Michigan Manufacturing Plant.

Interns will be required to be onsite at the Corporate Jackson office from May 19 – May 22 for onboarding, and from August 6 – 8 for final presentations. These are mandatory participation dates for the internship program.

What Does It Take to be an Intern at Dawn Foods?

Below are the minimum qualifications for the Dawn Inspire Internship Program.

• Must be pursuing a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree (i.e., Human Resources, Labor Relations, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related discipline).
• The candidate should be entering their junior year or beyond.
• Current academic status must reflect good performance in relation to institutional academic standards.
• Basic knowledge of relevant concepts, principles and tools as demonstrated by completion of relevant coursework.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Adaptability and willingness to embrace feedback and eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.

What Will Set You Apart?

The skills that will set you apart include your ability to:

• Communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Translate research and academic theory into practical workplace solutions.
• Respond to feedback and participate in exploratory discussions of project deliverables.
• Apply problem solving to understand common challenges and evaluate potential solutions.
• Partner and collaborate with others, including the ability to ask questions, listen, and understand multiple perspectives.
• Continuous learning and curiosity.
• Utilize MS 365 solutions and related software for collaborative work, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Appropriately manage limited time and capacity across multiple deliverables.

What You’ll Do as an Intern

• Coordinate and deliver assigned project work.
• Conduct research on assigned People projects and present potential solutions to the team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Team Members to brainstorm ideas and contribute to problem-solving efforts.
• Shadow and learn from experienced professionals in your field of interest.
• Actively seek opportunities to learn and develop new skills relevant to your career goals.
• Take initiative to suggest process improvements and contribute innovative ideas.
• Contribute unique perspective and input to ongoing Human Resources initiatives.
• Demonstrate the “Dawn Values” of Team Dawn and support our culture throughout the duration of the Internship Program.
• Identified projects that you will be responsible for include, but may not be limited to:
  • Centralizing our resources and toolkits to support the Human Resource team alignment as well as providing a central resource for Team Members.
  • Data analysis and system review to create consistency in process and data.

Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects 25 pounds.
• Normal setting for this job is office environment.

Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.

Compensation:

Undergraduate – $25/hr

Graduate – $27/hr

Distribution Support Intern

Dawn’s Inspire Internship Program offers students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the dynamic world of the Global Bakery Industry. With over 100 years of expertise, Dawn provides a platform for interns to experience our vibrant company culture, embrace our core values, and gain valuable knowledge for their future careers.

Dawn Inspire Internship Program interns will benefit from:

• Exposure to various aspects of the business, including operations, marketing, finance, and more.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and gain hands-on experience through meaningful projects and assignments.
• Mentorship and Networking opportunities with professionals in the industry.
• Gain experience working with excel and developing analytical skills.
• Opportunity to participate in a project with direct impact to the Dawn Distribution Network

Work Eligibility & Travel Requirements: This is a full-time internship that requires five days on-site at the Dawn Foods Louisville Distribution Center.

Interns will be required to be onsite at the Corporate Jackson office from May 19 – May 22 for onboarding, and from August 6 – 8 for final presentations. These are mandatory participation dates for the internship program.

What Does It Take to be an Intern at Dawn Foods?

Below are the minimum qualifications for the Dawn Inspire Internship Program.

• Must be pursuing a Supply Chain/Logistics or Business bachelor’s degree and completed sophomore year with an interest in Logistics.
• Current academic status must reflect good performance in relation to institutional academic standards.
• Strong interest in the logistics, warehousing, or transportation.
• Experience with Microsoft excel and basic functions such as pivot tables.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Adaptability and willingness to embrace feedback and eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Oral and Written Communication – ability to communicate to all levels of team members.

What Will Set You Apart?

• Intermediate Excel Skills
• Intermediate PowerPoint Skills
• Ability to review and analyze data.
• Takes initiative and executes on tasks, while seeking support as needed.

What You’ll Do as an Intern

• Conduct research on assigned topics and present findings to the team.
• Collaborate with team members to brainstorm ideas and contribute to problem-solving efforts.
• Shadow and learn from experienced professionals in your field of interest.
• Actively seek opportunities to learn and develop new skills relevant to your career goals.
• Take initiative to suggest process improvements and contribute innovative ideas.
• Demonstrate the “Dawn Values” of Team Dawn and support our culture throughout the duration of the Internship Program.
• Identified projects that you will be responsible for:
  • Interview stakeholders to understand warehouse and delivery operational processes, allowing for the performance and execution of learned insights.
  • Evaluate preferred work methods for receiving, put-away, selection, loading and delivery and offer recommendations for improvement.
  • Contribute to achieving higher quality results through collaboration with warehouse, delivery, and inventory control teams.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of Dawn’s product life cycle beginning at the Dawn manufacturing plant through customer delivery.
  • Participate in and understand material variance procedures (damages, cycle counts and expired product).
  • Understand the complexities and intricacies of Dawn’s Outbound operations, including an international export business.

Physical Work Demand & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to 50 pounds.
• Normal setting for this job will be a combination of manufacturing laboratory and production floor environment.
• Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: Wheat/Gluten, Soy, Milk, and Egg.
• All PPE requirements are to be worn while inside the Plant (hairnets/safety boots/ smock must be worn)

Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.

Compensation:

Undergraduate – $25/hr

Graduate – $27/hr

Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Chief People Officer, the Vice Presidents, and Group Leads within the People Team. This role will also offer occasional support to other leaders as needed.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in managing complex calendars, coordinating both international and domestic travel, and organizing meetings and events with exceptional attention to detail and professionalism. A strong ability to prioritize and multitask effectively under minimal supervision is crucial. Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel and similar applications is essential, along with the ability to prepare, analyze, and present information in a polished and professional manner.

This role requires prior experience supporting senior executives, preferably at the C-suite level, with a focus on maintaining confidentiality, demonstrating discretion, and building relationships across all organizational levels and with external stakeholders.

Work Environment: This is a Hybrid position in Jackson, MI. Candidates must reside in Jackson, MI or surrounding areas to be considered for this role.

What will you do as an Executive Assistant at Dawn Foods?

• Executive Calendar Management:
  • Manage and prioritize multiple complex executive-level calendars with sensitivity to shifting priorities and time zones.
  • Anticipate scheduling conflicts and proactively resolve them with discretion and professionalism.
• Travel Coordination:
  • Arrange and oversee all business travel and accommodations for direct reports and interview candidates, including international travel logistics.
  • Ensure adherence to corporate travel policies and streamline itineraries for maximum efficiency.
• Meeting and Event Planning:
  • Coordinate and execute meetings (both local and international), including agenda preparation, logistics management, and follow-ups.
  • Prepare high-quality presentations, agendas, and meeting materials with attention to visual and content accuracy.
• Document Preparation:
  • Draft, format, and proofread routine and non-routine documents such as correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations, ensuring a high standard of professionalism and accuracy.
• Confidential Information Management:
  • Handle sensitive and confidential matters, including personnel relations, organizational changes, and strategic initiatives, with absolute discretion and professionalism.
  • Safeguard the security of all information, data, and files.
• Financial Administration:
  • Process and manage approval workflows for invoices, expense reports, and corporate card reconciliations.
  • Monitor and manage budgets for meetings and events where applicable.
• Communication and Relationship Management:
  • Serve as a liaison between the HR leadership team and internal/external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, vendors, and candidates.
  • Screen and direct incoming calls with diplomacy and tact, ensuring high-level support for executives.
• Recruitment Logistics:
  • Design and execute logical processes for scheduling candidate interviews, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to optimize timelines and logistics.
• Office Management:
  • Maintain office supply inventory and handle procurement as necessary.
  • Support the onboarding process by initiating relocation services and other resources for new hires.
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
  • Generate and analyze ad-hoc reports using Microsoft Excel and other relevant tools, ensuring actionable insights are presented clearly.
• Additional Duties:
  • Provide backup support and assist with HR-related projects and initiatives as assigned.
  • May be assigned to broader projects based on experience/business need. Will need to be able to demonstrate a history of adaptability and learning agility.
  • Uphold and demonstrate the Dawn Values and support the Circle of Excellence.

What Does It Take to be an Executive Assistant at Dawn Foods?

Below are the minimum qualifications to be a fit for this job.

• A High School Diploma or GED is required
• A college degree is preferred but not required with relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of experience as a C-level Executive Assistant or in a comparable role.
• 1–3 years of experience in HR or a related field is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data visualization), Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with other productivity and reporting tools is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through to ensure accuracy and quality in all work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to create professional and visually appealing presentations and documents.
• Highly professional demeanor with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management, staff, and external partners.
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Strong sense of urgency and commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in sensitive matters.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and flexibly support team members to meet goals and deliverables.
• Familiarity with HR policies, practices, and processes is preferred.
• Exhibit and champion Dawn’s Values and the Circle of Excellence in daily work.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects 25 pounds.
• The normal setting for this job is a hybrid work environment.

Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.