Operator 2, Bakery-Mixing - 3rd 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. About the Role We are seeking a Mixing Operator II to join our team at our Van Nuys bakery. As a Mixing Operator II, you will be accountable for accurately preparing and mixing ingredients according to recipe specifications, ensuring dough meets required texture and temperature characteristics. This role is essential to maintaining safe, efficient, and high‑quality dough production that supports downstream processing on the Rheon Line.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing role
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform physically demanding tasks
- Ability to follow recipes, read measurements, and verify process controls
- Ability to stand for extended periods and work in temperature‑controlled environments
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation and follow verbal/written instructions
Nice To Haves
- Experience in mixing, dough handling, or food‑manufacturing operations
- Familiarity with SAP or production data entry systems
- Bilingual in English/Spanish
- Understanding of dough development and bakery processing equipment
Responsibilities
- Prepare and mix ingredients according to recipe specifications to ensure dough quality and consistency
- Monitor dough temperature, texture, and mix development throughout the mixing process
- Maintain accurate ingredient inventory and incorporate rework according to specifications
- Support efficient Rheon Line operations by controlling dough flow and batch output
- Document mixing data accurately and on time, including SAP entries
- Maintain clean, organized mixing equipment, coolers, and ingredient storage areas
- Uphold food‑safety, HACCP, allergen, and GMP standards while reporting concerns promptly
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
