Operator , Break Relief

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun Farm Bakery®. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations.

Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

The Bakery Operator has the primary responsibility of contributing to all phases of the team-oriented production process. They operate automated production and packaging equipment, determine equipment failures and make minor adjustments or contact appropriate personnel for assistance, and aid in operator preventative maintenance and hygiene of all related equipment. This position is expected to become fully versed in the entire production and packaging process.

Therefore, they must be flexible and adaptable as they may be required to rotate job assignments throughout production and packaging, to monitor both equipment and food according to standards, and to make real-time, accurate decisions that affect order fulfillment and food quality. In addition to quality and compliance, the Bakery Operator contributes to maintaining a safe work environment for themselves, fellow employees, and our customers.

• Operate and adjust machinery & equipment to ensure accuracy and proper food specifications
• Ensure work areas, machinery, and equipment are clean, organized and adhere to applicable safety rules at all times
• Assemble, set up, start, and stop equipment for start-ups, changeovers, and line-specific needs
• Continuous compliance with Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs)
• Adhere to production work schedule, running order, and recipes
• Perform other duties as assigned or required
• Communicate with supervision and co-workers all information relevant to the manufacturing process
• Know all equipment online, can effectively and efficiently work machinery while employees are on break
• Fill in gaps where necessary for absent employees

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred
• 3 years of manufacturing experience preferred
• Equipment and product knowledge
• Equipment and product troubleshooting ability
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Shift: 1st

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.