Lead, Bakery- Warehouse- 1st Shift
About The Position
Aspire Bakeries is seeking a Bakery Warehouse Lead to join their team at the Cayce facility. This role is responsible for supporting daily warehouse operations, ensuring accurate inventory management, and maintaining efficient material flow to production. The position involves training team members, supporting departmental leadership, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. Aspire Bakeries creates foods that bring people together, with brands like La Brea Bakery® and Otis Spunkmeyer®. They offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth, with 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of warehouse experience.
- Proficient computer skills, including experience with SAP, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Excel.
- Documented training and experience operating forklifts, electric pallet jacks, manual pallet jacks, and related material handling equipment.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing production demands.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a food manufacturing or bakery environment.
- Experience supporting inventory control and cycle count programs.
- Previous experience training or mentoring warehouse employees.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- SAP warehouse management system experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead warehouse operations and provide coverage for leadership during absences and PTO.
- Train new team members on warehouse processes, equipment usage, and operational procedures.
- Manage inventory transactions, product receipts, and warehouse documentation within SAP.
- Support production by staging ingredients and ensuring timely material availability.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, and compliance with GMP and food safety standards.
- Monitor inventory accuracy through inspections, cycle counts, bin validations, and product verification activities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Additional voluntary life insurance options
- Paid parental leave
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Competitive retirement plans
- Short-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- HSA plans
- FSA plans
- Performance incentive plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
