Operator 3, Bakery-Mixing - 1st Shift
About The Position
Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious? 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
- 1–3 months of related manufacturing or food production experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work activities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English (verbal and written)
- Basic math skills, including percentages
- Ability to understand and operate mixing process controls and temperature/scaling systems
- Ability to pull mixing bowls weighing up to approximately 1,000 lbs. with wheels
Nice To Haves
- Previous bakery or food manufacturing experience
- Experience leading or training team members
- Working knowledge of GMPs and Lockout/Tagout procedures
- Experience with production documentation and data recording
- Strong problem-solving skills under time and production pressures
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee daily Mixing Department operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
- Ensure dough batches are prepared accurately to time, temperature, and quality specifications
- Assign, monitor, and guide team members to meet performance and production expectations
- Maintain ingredient availability, inventory accuracy, and FIFO compliance
- Monitor dough quality through visual and physical inspection to ensure consistency
- Ensure accurate, timely completion of all production records and documentation
- Promote and uphold food safety, sanitation, GMPs, and safe work practices
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
- 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
