General Labor, Bakery- 1st 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 – Packaging Support team member to join our Santa Ana bakery. In this role, you will assist the Packaging Lead in overseeing proper packaging of products, monitoring quality, and maintaining compliance with food safety standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Elementary-level English literacy.
- No prior experience required.
- GMP/HACCP certification (in-house).
Responsibilities
- Monitor product quality prior to clamshell/case packaging.
- Ensure proper closure of clamshells before packing into cases.
- Report product anomalies or issues to Lead.
- Remove out-of-spec products from the line.
- Monitor packaging equipment for proper operation and accurate speeds, report issues for repair.
- Discard scrap product properly by separating clamshells/trays from finished product.
- Assist with packaging rework as needed.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area.
- Follow GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
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
