American Bakery Industry Needs Thousands of New Employees

The American Bakers Association’s (ABA) member companies are working hard to produce and distribute baked goods and are looking to hire more than 3,300 permanent and temporary employees, the association announces. The wholesale baking industry is working diligently to ensure a safe and abundant food supply for Americans during the unprecedented event of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

“The approximately 45.5 million people working throughout the food and beverage industry are the unsung heroes who deserve to be celebrated. They are working tirelessly and safely, today and always, to feed the country and the world. We cannot thank them enough,” said Robb MacKie, ABA President & CEO.

The U.S. government has declared the food and agriculture sector as a critical infrastructure during the COVID-19 outbreak, as it provides essential services that underpin American society. As such, employees are expected to keep a normal work schedule to meet the needs of American families. ABA members are dedicated to providing workers with a safe and healthy workplace, while they work to ensure the food supply of the country.

Results from a survey of the ABA membership found that baking companies are seeking to employ a variety of both hourly and salaried positions across the country including maintenance mechanics, drivers, production line operators, production supervisors, quality assurance technicians, route sales professionals, and general labor. ABA members have over 700 temporary positions and over 2,600 permanent positions available across the U.S.

“The wholesale baking industry can provide relief for those individuals who now are missing a paycheck, we are proud to offer a safe work environment in an industry that is supporting American families during these uncertain times,” said MacKie.