Operator 3, Bakery - 2nd Shift

Aspire Bakeries • Pine Ridge, SC

6d • Onsite

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 3, Bakery - 2nd Shift to join our team at our Cayce, SC bakery. As an Operator 3, Bakery - 2nd Shift, you will be accountable for operating production and packaging equipment, maintaining product quality standards, and supporting efficient bakery operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring food safety, production accuracy, equipment performance, and the successful fulfillment of customer orders.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of production equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and product quality issues.
• Strong reading, writing, and basic math skills.
• Good communication and observational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing production demands.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand, walk, climb, bend, push, and pull, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Food manufacturing or bakery production experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience operating automated production or packaging equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully as part of a high-performing production team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated production and packaging equipment to ensure efficient operations.
• Produce products that meet established quality and food safety specifications.
• Adjust and troubleshoot equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.
• Complete production documentation and maintain accurate operational records.
• Support equipment setup, start-up, shutdown, and changeover activities.
• Maintain compliance with GMPs, safety standards, and sanitation requirements.
• Collaborate with production teams to achieve production goals, efficiency targets, and customer requirements.

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

What This Job Offers

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