Operator 2, Bakery- Packing, Home Bake Ilitek- 3rd Shift

Aspire Bakeries Careers•Woolwich Township, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Aspire Bakeries, we create foods that bring people together, from artisan breads to cookies. We are looking for hard-working individuals with integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence. We offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth, with 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader. We are seeking a Operator 2, Bakery – Packing to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. As a Lead, you will be accountable for overseeing daily packaging and retail bagging operations, ensuring production efficiency, product quality, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This role is critical in coordinating team activities, maintaining accurate production records, and supporting continuous improvement on the line.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience or equivalent training.
Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division with decimals and fractions).
Ability to read and interpret production schedules, SOPs, and safety documentation.
Strong communication skills with the ability to lead and engage teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to learn new systems (e.g., MOVEX/SAP).
Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, lift up to 25 lbs (50 lbs with assistance), and work in cold and variable environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience in food manufacturing or bakery production environment.
Knowledge of inventory control systems.
Forklift certification.
Prior leadership or team lead experience in packaging operations.
Familiarity with GMPs and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

Operator and coordinate daily packaging and retail bagging operations to meet production schedules.
Supervise and assign tasks to team members, ensuring productivity, safety, and adherence to procedures.
Monitor product quality, specifications, temperatures, and metal detector performance to ensure compliance.
Ensure accurate completion of production documentation, reports, and system data entry (MOVEX/SAP, Excel).
Maintain equipment readiness, escalate maintenance issues, and support efficient line performance.
Enforce GMPs, safety standards, and regulatory compliance while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Manage packaging materials inventory and ensure all labeling, coding, and product identification meet specifications.