Operator 2, Bakery-Starter - 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. We are seeking an Operator 2, Bakery-Production Starter – 3rd Shift to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. As an Operator 2, Bakery-Production Starter – 3rd Shift, you will be accountable for preparing, monitoring, and maintaining white and organic starter systems that support bread production. This role is essential to ensuring product quality, food safety, and operational efficiency through accurate recipe execution, process monitoring, and sanitation compliance.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum 6 months of operator experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Ability to follow recipes, production instructions, and process controls accurately.
- Basic knowledge of starter mixing processes and operation of mixing equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret scale measurements, temperatures, and production data.
- Basic computer skills with the ability to enter and maintain records in SAP or similar systems.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and work in environments with flour dust and varying temperatures.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing, bakery, production, or packaging environment.
- Experience operating ingredient mixing, fermentation, or processing equipment.
- Knowledge of GMP, food safety, sanitation, and quality systems.
- Experience documenting production data in ERP systems such as SAP.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify process deviations quickly.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain white and organic starter systems according to production schedules and formulas.
- Monitor fermentation, mixing, cooling, and temperature controls to ensure product consistency and quality.
- Operate, inspect, and maintain starter room equipment, including Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) systems.
- Record and maintain accurate production data and process documentation within SAP and required records.
- Verify ingredient measurements, scale accuracy, and starter quality specifications.
- Maintain compliance with GMP, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
- Communicate production deviations, equipment concerns, contamination risks, and safety issues to leadership.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid life insurance and 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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
