Operator 1, Bakery-Ingredient - 3rd 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. In this role, you will support the Lead Mixer by accurately scaling, preparing, and mixing ingredients according to recipe specifications, ensuring consistent dough quality, food safety, and compliance with Aspire Bakeries’ high product standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience working in a food manufacturing or production environment, or transferable production skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and written procedures precisely
- Ability to lift and dump up to 50 lbs. repeatedly for short periods
- Basic computer or data entry skills for production documentation
- Ability to work safely while following GMP, food safety, and sanitation standards
- Reliable attendance and punctuality for 1st shift operations
Nice To Haves
- Bakery or dough‑mixing experience
- Experience working with automated mixing or Rheon Line systems
- Familiarity with ingredient inventory control and lot tracking
- Experience maintaining temperature‑controlled ingredients and dough processes
- Participation in quality improvement or continuous improvement initiatives
Responsibilities
- Prepare, scale, and mix ingredients accurately according to approved recipes, time, and temperature specifications
- Monitor dough consistency, texture, and temperature to ensure targeted product characteristics
- Control ingredient usage, inventory accuracy, and lot traceability per pick lists and specifications
- Operate within Rheon Line capacity limits to support efficient downstream processing
- Document mixing data accurately and complete required production and inventory records (MOVEX)
- Maintain clean, organized, and sanitized mixing, ingredient, and cooler areas
- Support food safety, quality, legality, and security by reporting potential contamination or suspicious activity immediately
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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
