Operator 2, Bakery-Production - 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Basic math and timekeeping skills
- Ability to make logical decisions in a production environment
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, and perform repetitive movements throughout the shift
- Ability to lift, push, or move up to 50 lbs. and frequently carry items over 20 lbs.
- Willingness to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and variable schedules
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a food manufacturing or production environment
- Experience operating production or processing equipment
- Familiarity with GMPs, food safety, and quality standards
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Experience training or supporting new operators
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor production line equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous production
- Maintain product quality by monitoring size, weight, consistency, and conformance to company standards
- Identify, troubleshoot, and communicate equipment or process issues to minimize downtime and waste
- Accurately record production data, including downtime, waste, and dough weights, per required intervals
- Communicate effectively with Production, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and Sanitation teams
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized work area in compliance with GMPs and safety procedures
- Support team performance through training, shift handoffs, and flexible job assignments
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-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- HSA plans
- 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
