Operator 2, Bakery-Packing - 1st 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. We are seeking an Operator 2, Bakery – Packing to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. As an Operator 2, you will support and coordinate daily packaging and retail bagging operations, ensuring production schedules, food safety, quality standards, and documentation requirements are consistently met while contributing to continuous improvement.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of two (2) years of manufacturing experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to perform basic math using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
- Ability to read and interpret production schedules, SOPs, safety rules, and operating instructions
- Ability to complete routine written and electronic reports accurately
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ability to learn company systems such as MOVEX/SAP
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 50–100 lbs. with team assistance
Nice To Haves
- Experience in food manufacturing or bakery packaging operations
- Knowledge of inventory control systems
- Forklift certification
- Familiarity with continuous improvement tools and daily management systems
- Strong problem‑solving and team leadership skills
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support daily bakery packaging and retail bagging line operations to meet production schedules
- Provide routine work direction and operational support to packaging and bagging team members
- Monitor equipment performance, product flow, and material availability to ensure efficient line operation
- Ensure compliance with GMPs, food safety, quality, sanitation, and security requirements
- Perform and verify required quality checks, including metal detector testing, temperature monitoring, and labeling accuracy
- Complete accurate, legible, and timely production, quality, and packaging documentation and system entries
- Participate in training, continuous improvement initiatives, and problem‑solving activities to reduce waste and variation
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
