Operator 1, Bakery- Ingredient - 2nd 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 an Operator 1, Bakery- Ingredient - 2nd Shift to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. As an Operator 1, Bakery- Ingredient - 2nd Shift, you will be accountable for accurately preparing, scaling, and mixing ingredients according to recipe specifications while ensuring consistent dough quality, food safety compliance, and efficient production operations. This role is vital to maintaining product consistency, supporting production schedules, and delivering high-quality bakery products that meet Aspire Bakeries’ standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience in a food manufacturing, production, or related manufacturing environment, or transferable production skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes, specifications, and written procedures.
- Basic computer and data entry skills for production documentation and inventory tracking.
- Ability to lift and handle up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
- Ability to work safely while following GMP, food safety, and sanitation standards.
- Reliable attendance and ability to work required shift schedules.
Nice To Haves
- Bakery or dough-mixing experience.
- Experience with automated mixing equipment or Rheon Line systems.
- Familiarity with ingredient inventory control and lot traceability processes.
- Experience managing temperature-controlled ingredients and dough processes.
- Participation in continuous improvement or quality improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and mix ingredients according to approved recipes and production specifications.
- Monitor dough characteristics to ensure consistent product quality and performance.
- Manage ingredient inventory, lot traceability, and usage accuracy.
- Support production efficiency by coordinating mixing activities with line requirements.
- Maintain accurate production, inventory, and batch documentation.
- Maintain sanitary, organized, and food-safe work areas and equipment.
- Promote food safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and contamination prevention throughout the manufacturing process.
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 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
