General Labor, Bakery- Packing- 3rd Shift
About The Position
At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food. We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves! With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you. We are seeking a General Labor, Bakery – Packing (Grandi Paddler/Inspector) to join our team at our Hazleton, PA bakery. As a General Labor – Packing (Grandi Paddler/Inspector), you will be accountable for inspecting and aligning frozen bakery products prior to automated vision inspection, ensuring product quality and preventing system disruptions to maintain safe and efficient production flow.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Basic math and timekeeping skills
- Ability to make logical decisions and follow established procedures
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and frequently carry over 20 lbs
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive movements throughout the shift
- Ability to work in varying environments (cold, wet, hot, noisy, or confined areas)
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a food manufacturing or bakery production environment
- Familiarity with automated inspection or packaging systems
- Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety standards
- Experience operating or supporting production equipment
- Experience training or assisting new team members
Responsibilities
- Inspect and align frozen products to ensure proper flow into automated vision systems
- Identify and remove defective or misaligned products to prevent equipment jams and maintain efficiency
- Monitor equipment conditions and report damaged tools or components to supervisors
- Communicate production issues across teams to support continuous operation and minimize downtime
- Maintain compliance with food safety standards, GMPs, and company safety policies
- Complete production documentation accurately and maintain organized workspaces
- Support team performance through collaboration, training, and maintaining production readiness
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- and long-term disability coverage
- Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs
- HSA and FSA plans
- Performance incentive plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
