Operator 1, Bakery-Starter - 2nd Shift

Aspire Bakeries • Woolwich Township, NJ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Operator 1, Bakery-Starter - 2nd Shift to join our team at our bakery location. As an Operator 1, Bakery-Starter - 2nd Shift, you will be accountable for preparing and blending ingredients according to established recipes while ensuring dough quality, product consistency, and efficient production operations. This role plays a critical part in delivering high-quality bakery products by supporting mixing and starter room activities, maintaining food safety standards, and optimizing production efficiency.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum six (6) months of experience in a manufacturing, production, or general labor environment.
• Ability to understand and follow recipes, formulas, and production instructions.
• Ability to operate production equipment, process controls, and computer-based operating systems.
• Ability to monitor product quality and make process adjustments as needed.
• Ability to lift and handle up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining accurate documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in bakery, food manufacturing, or related production environments.
• Knowledge of dough mixing processes and mixing equipment operation.
• Experience supporting fermentation, starter systems, or ingredient preparation processes.
• Familiarity with inventory control and production recordkeeping.
• Experience with Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) systems and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and scale ingredients according to established recipes and production requirements.
• Operate and monitor mixing processes to ensure product quality, consistency, and specification compliance.
• Support starter room operations to maintain fermentation performance and production readiness.
• Maintain accurate production, inventory, and batch documentation.
• Coordinate mixing activities to support production schedules and maximize operational efficiency.
• Maintain sanitary, organized, and food-safe work areas, equipment, and ingredient storage locations.
• 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
• 401(k) with immediate company match
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Learning and development programs
• HSA plans
• FSA plans
• Performance incentive plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED