Operator 2, Bakery-Mixing - 1st Shift

Aspire Bakeries • Van Nuys, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Aspire Bakeries is seeking a Mixer and Ingredient Preparer to join their team at the Van Nuys, CA bakery. This role is responsible for accurately scaling, preparing, and mixing ingredients according to recipe specifications to ensure consistent dough quality, food safety, and production efficiency. The position operates on the 1st shift, from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, and requires weekend availability. The hourly rate for this position ranges from $20.75 to $22.55.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Ability to accurately follow recipes, procedures, and food safety requirements
• Ability to lift and dump 50‑lb. flour bags for short periods of time
• Ability to pull wheeled dough bowls weighing approximately 1,000 lbs.
• Ability to work in a production environment with temperature controls and sanitation requirements
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food manufacturing, baking, or mixing operations
• Familiarity with dough mixing equipment or Rheon Lines
• Experience documenting production or mixing data
• Knowledge of food safety, GMPs, and sanitation practices

Responsibilities

• Prepare and scale ingredients accurately according to approved recipes and specifications
• Operate and monitor mixing processes to achieve required time, temperature, and dough characteristics
• Verify dough texture and consistency to ensure targeted quality standards are met
• Monitor Rheon Line capacity to ensure dough mixes align with production limits
• Maintain ingredient inventory control, including proper storage and cooler organization
• Document mixing data accurately and maintain clean, sanitized mixing equipment and work areas
• Support food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance by maintaining a clean workspace and reporting potential contamination or safety concerns

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Competitive 401(k) plan with a 100% vested company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement program
• HSA and FSA options
• Performance incentive plans (Short-Term Incentive Plan, Sales Incentive Plan, Bakery Incentive Plan)

What This Job Offers

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