Operator 2, Bakery- Production- 1st Shift

Aspire Bakeries • Newark, CA

10d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Aspire Bakeries is seeking a Scaler Operator for its Newark, California bakery. The role prepares and loads ingredients into mixers to support efficient bakery production while maintaining quality, food safety, and operational standards. Accurate recipe execution is important to production continuity and consistent product quality. This position is on the 1st shift. Weekend availability is required based on production needs, and overtime may be required based on business demand. The hourly rate is $22.00–$23.50.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and complete operational documentation and written forms in English.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to accurately identify products and ingredients using labels and production documentation.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to identify and resolve basic equipment and process issues.
• Ability to frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining accurate records.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a baking, food manufacturing, or automated production environment.
• Working knowledge of batching processes, weights, and measures.
• Experience operating ingredient handling, conveying, or mixing equipment.
• Forklift certification.
• Experience training or mentoring production operators.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, stage, and load ingredients according to batch specifications and production schedules.
• Operate ingredient conveying systems and maintain accurate lot tracking and production records.
• Monitor equipment performance and troubleshoot process-related issues to minimize downtime.
• Verify ingredient accuracy and follow established procedures to maintain product quality.
• Perform equipment adjustments and operator preventive maintenance, and support efficient changeovers.
• Train and support new team members while promoting safe and efficient work practices.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and GMP-compliant work environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary insurance options.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Competitive retirement plans.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Learning and development programs.
• HSA and FSA plans.
• Performance incentive plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED