General Labor, Bakery-Production
About The Position
Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious? 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 Production team member to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. As a General Labor, Bakery Production team member, you will support bakery production operations by ensuring dough and bread products are handled according to specification while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment. Your contributions help ensure product quality, food safety, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement throughout the bakery.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Basic math skills.
- Basic verbal and written English communication skills.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and reasoning abilities.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and stooping.
- Ability to lift and dump up to 50 pounds and safely handle heavier loads with assistance from co-workers.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing, production, food processing, or packaging environment.
- Prior bakery or food manufacturing experience.
- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety, and sanitation requirements.
- Experience participating in continuous improvement or lean manufacturing initiatives.
- Experience working with production equipment and reporting operational concerns.
Responsibilities
- Support bakery production operations to ensure products are produced according to specifications.
- Maintain sanitation standards for equipment, workstations, and production areas.
- Monitor production processes and report operational, quality, or safety concerns.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, quality assurance, and workplace safety requirements.
- Identify and communicate product quality or contamination risks.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence and waste reduction.
- Promote a safe, organized, and efficient work environment while supporting team goals.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- company-paid life insurance
- additional voluntary options
- Paid parental leave
- generous paid time off
- 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
