Operator 2, Bakery-Butter Thrower 1st
About The Position
Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious? 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 Production Operator II to join our team. As a Production Operator II, you will be accountable for operating and monitoring production equipment to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established quality and food safety specifications. This role is critical to maintaining production performance, product consistency, and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience.
- Ability to operate manufacturing equipment in a production environment.
- Basic equipment and product troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to understand and follow production schedules, specifications, and work instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety, quality, and workplace safety.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in food manufacturing, bakery, or consumer packaged goods production.
- Experience operating automated production equipment.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Mechanical aptitude and equipment adjustment experience.
- Experience maintaining production documentation and process records.
Responsibilities
- Operate and adjust production equipment to ensure products meet established specifications and quality standards.
- Monitor equipment performance, process settings, and material supplies to maintain efficient production flow.
- Maintain accurate production records, reports, and required documentation.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, GMP, and workplace safety standards.
- Inspect work areas, machinery, and equipment to maintain cleanliness and operational readiness.
- Communicate production, maintenance, quality, hygiene, and safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Follow production schedules, running orders, and recipes to support customer and operational requirements.
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
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
