Operator 1, Bakery-Starter Room - 2nd Shift

Aspire Bakeries•Woolwich Township, NJ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Operator 1, Bakery-Starter Room - 2nd Shift to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. As an Operator 1, Bakery-Starter Room - 2nd Shift, you will be accountable for preparing, mixing, and monitoring white and organic starter processes to ensure product quality, food safety, and production efficiency. This role plays a critical part in maintaining fermentation standards, supporting production schedules, and ensuring accurate process documentation.

Requirements

Minimum 6 months of operator experience in a manufacturing, food production, or related environment.
Ability to understand and follow recipes, process instructions, and standard operating procedures.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to understand and operate starter mixing equipment and process controls, making adjustments as needed.
Ability to accurately document production data and use computer-based systems, including SAP or similar applications.
Ability to read scales, temperature measurements, and process indicators accurately.
Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly lift and dump materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Previous experience in bakery, food manufacturing, fermentation, or ingredient mixing operations.
Knowledge of starter preparation, fermentation processes, and mixing equipment.
Experience working in a quality- and food safety-focused manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare and mix starter ingredients according to established recipes, specifications, and production schedules.
Monitor and control fermentation, mixing temperatures, and starter characteristics to ensure product quality standards.
Operate and maintain starter room equipment, including starter tanks, dosing stations, liquefiers, and process controls.
Perform Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) procedures to maintain sanitation, food safety, and operational readiness.
Accurately complete production documentation and SAP data entry to support traceability and compliance.
Maintain inventory awareness of ingredients, chemicals, and starter materials while ensuring proper identification and handling.
Support a safe, organized, and compliant work environment by following quality, food safety, and workplace safety standards.

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