Operator 3, Bakery- Oven- 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
- 1–3 months of related bakery, oven, or production experience
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. safely
- Ability to understand and follow production procedures, quality standards, and safety rules
- Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience in industrial bakery environments or oven/proofing systems
- Familiarity with process‑control adjustments and conveyor‑based equipment
- Leadership experience or demonstrated ability to train and guide team members
- Strong attention to detail regarding product quality and equipment performance
- Ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical or process‑flow issues
Responsibilities
- Lead daily Proof Box and Oven operations to ensure process controls meet product specifications
- Monitor dough units for proper size, texture, color, volume, and shaping throughout final proofing and baking
- Set and adjust baking parameters including oven zones, proof humidity, belt speeds, and dwell time
- Direct Bakers at each workstation and ensure tools—such as cutting blades—are safe and adequately supplied
- Collaborate with the Rheon Line Operator to resolve quality, mechanical, and process‑flow issues
- Maintain oven, proof box, conveyors, and surrounding work areas in clean, safe, and food‑safe condition
- Support continuous improvement and uphold quality, legality, and food‑safety standards across operations
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- company-paid life insurance
- 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
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
