General Labor, Bakery-Production

Aspire Bakeries • Van Nuys, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Aspire Bakeries is seeking an Oven/Proofer Support Operator to join their team at their Van Nuys, CA bakery. This role is crucial for ensuring consistent quality, safety, and efficiency throughout the baking process by supporting the shaping, slicing, alignment, and flow of product through the proofer and oven systems. The company emphasizes a culture of care, ownership, and growth, offering opportunities for career advancement and a collaborative work environment. Aspire Bakeries is an industry leader known for brands like La Brea Bakery® and Otis Spunkmeyer®.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work at a consistent processing pace and follow verbal instructions.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 10 lbs. as needed.
• Ability to work in enclosed, high-temperature or varying environmental conditions.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and attention to quality and safety.
• Must be reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work harmoniously with peers.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in bakery or food-manufacturing environments.
• Experience working with proofer or oven systems.
• Understanding of GMPs, food-safety principles, and Lockout/Tagout awareness.
• Ability to identify quality deviations and take corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Support final forming, slicing, and product alignment to ensure consistent quality and process flow.
• Monitor product movement on proofer plates and oven discharge conveyors to maintain specifications.
• Maintain clean, organized, food-safe oven and proofer work areas.
• Assist Oven Operators in maintaining control of the Proof Box and Oven systems.
• Ensure cutting tools are safe, sharp, and properly disposed of in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Complete accurate data entry and documentation to support quality and production records.
• Identify and report contamination risks, equipment concerns, or safety issues immediately.

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 career, and develop expertise through learning and development programs
• HSA and FSA plans
• Performance incentive plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED