General Labor, Bakery-Production
About The Position
Aspire Bakeries is seeking a General Labor, Bakery-Production team member to join their team at their Swedesboro, NJ bakery. This role is accountable for ensuring dough and baked products are shaped, scored, aligned, and monitored throughout the production process to meet strict quality, safety, and production standards while minimizing waste. Aspire Bakeries creates foods that bring people together, from artisan breads to cookies, and is looking for hard-working individuals with integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence. 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 GED
- Basic math proficiency (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Strong problem-solving and reasoning skills
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive physical tasks
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs (with assistance for heavier loads as needed)
- Ability to work safely in environments with moving equipment, temperature changes, and flour dust
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing, production, or bakery environment
- Experience with food safety, GMP, or quality control processes
- Familiarity with automated production equipment and troubleshooting
- Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, AOE, Centerline)
- Strong teamwork and communication skills in a production setting
Responsibilities
- Monitor and ensure proper shaping, scoring, alignment, and flow of bakery products throughout the production line
- Inspect product quality and spacing from proofer through baking, cooling, and packing to meet specifications
- Operate and troubleshoot production equipment (e.g., scoring systems, conveyors, flour dusters), reporting issues promptly
- Maintain accurate documentation of line checks and production performance
- Support production targets by minimizing waste and maintaining efficient line operations
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work environment in compliance with GMP and safety standards
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, including root cause analysis, standard work adherence, and waste reduction
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 and long-term disability coverage
- 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
