Operator 2, Bakery- Ingredient (L7) - 2nd 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. We are seeking an Operator, Bakery – Ingredient Prep to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. As an Ingredient Prep Operator, you will be accountable for accurately measuring, preparing, and labeling ingredients to support efficient, high‑quality mixing operations and maintain full traceability and food safety standards.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 6 months of general labor experience in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to accurately document ingredients and mixing data
- Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English
- Ability to work with computers and operating screens
- Ability to lift and handle ingredients up to 50 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in food manufacturing
- Familiarity with GMPs, SOPs, and food safety practices
- Problem‑solving and reasoning skills
- Experience supporting continuous improvement activities
Responsibilities
- Prepare and measure ingredients with accuracy to support consistent, high‑quality batch production
- Maintain ingredient traceability in accordance with PCE guidelines and documentation standards
- Manage ingredient inventory, ensuring proper labeling, rotation, and storage—including refrigerated items
- Keep prep, wash, cooler, and storage areas clean, organized, and compliant with GMP and food safety standards
- Collaborate closely with the Lead Mixer, Machine Operator, and production team to support efficient operations
- Monitor and maintain proper functioning of scaling tools such as weight scales, scanners, and related equipment
- Complete required documentation accurately and on time to support compliance and batch integrity
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
