General Labor, Bakery Production
Aspire Bakeries•Van Nuys, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
Aspire Bakeries is seeking an Oven/Proofer Support Operator to join their team at their Van Nuys, CA bakery. This role is crucial for ensuring consistent quality, safety, and efficiency throughout the baking process by supporting the shaping, slicing, alignment, and flow of product through the proofer and oven systems. Aspire Bakeries offers a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth, with opportunities for career advancement and a supportive environment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Ability to work at a consistent processing pace and follow verbal instructions
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 10 lbs. as needed
- Ability to work in enclosed, high‑temperature or varying environmental conditions
- Strong teamwork, communication, and attention to quality and safety
- Must be reliable, safety‑conscious, and able to work harmoniously with peers
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in bakery or food‑manufacturing environments
- Experience working with proofer or oven systems
- Understanding of GMPs, food‑safety principles, and Lockout/Tagout awareness
- Ability to identify quality deviations and take corrective action
Responsibilities
- Support final forming, slicing, and product alignment to ensure consistent quality and process flow
- Monitor product movement on proofer plates and oven discharge conveyors to maintain specifications
- Maintain clean, organized, food‑safe oven and proofer work areas
- Assist Oven Operators in maintaining control of the Proof Box and Oven systems
- Ensure cutting tools are safe, sharp, and properly disposed of in accordance with GMP requirements
- Complete accurate data entry and documentation to support quality and production records
- Identify and report contamination risks, equipment concerns, or safety issues immediately
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
- 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
