Operator 1, Bakery- Box Maker- 3rd Shift

Aspire Bakeries•Woolwich Township, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Operator 1, Bakery- Box Maker to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. As an Operator 1, Bakery-Box Maker, you will be accountable for operating, monitoring, and adjusting packaging equipment to ensure a continuous supply of properly formed boxes and inserted bags that meet product specifications, food safety requirements, and production schedules. This role is vital to maintaining packaging efficiency, product quality, and uninterrupted production flow.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum of two (2) years of manufacturing experience and/or equivalent combination of education and training.
Ability to read and interpret production schedules, operating instructions, safety rules, and procedure manuals.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to use sound reasoning and apply common-sense problem-solving in standardized work situations.
Basic computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn new software systems.
Ability to stand for extended periods, frequently lift up to 25 pounds, assist with lifting up to 50 pounds, and safely work around moving production equipment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience operating packaging, case erecting, bag inserting, or automated manufacturing equipment.
Experience in bakery, food manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods environments.
Knowledge of GMPs, food safety requirements, and quality assurance procedures.
Experience participating in continuous improvement or root cause analysis activities.
Ability to train or support team members on standard operating procedures and equipment operation.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor box forming, bag inserting, and box taping equipment to support packaging operations.
Verify packaging materials, machine settings, and product specifications to ensure production readiness.
Conduct quality checks on bag seals, box strength, and packaging integrity to meet product standards.
Adjust and change over packaging equipment to accommodate varying product and case size requirements.
Communicate equipment performance issues and maintenance needs to leadership and support teams.
Maintain compliance with GMP, food safety, quality, and safety standards throughout operations.
Support continuous improvement initiatives through problem-solving, defect identification, and operational excellence activities.