Lead Sanitation Tech

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.

Key Accountabilities

Master the knowledge and skill set involving ATP & APC swabbing, Chemical titration, AIB, GMPs, HACCP, FDA, OHSA, BRC, SQF, GFSI, SILLIKER, Customer audits and other food process hygiene requirements. Assisting in shutdowns, pro-op inspections, and start up. 

Responsibilities and Job summary

• Work safely and report all safety concerns to supervision immediately. Follow safety rules as it relates to personal protective equipment (PPE). Follow all corporate health and safety policy guidelines 501 incorporate food safety policy guidelines 503 and ensure all team members are following policies 
• Keep area clean and organized. Properly maintain and secure equipment ensuring team members have equipment needed to perform tasks. Understanding of what tools and equipment or taken into food manufacturing environment and ensuring all tools are accounted for when tasks are complete
•  Pre-rinse wash and sanitize equipment per company standards
• Visually inspect equipment and sanitors performance prior to beginning sanitizing process and afterwards to ensure proper reinstall and no damage during the cleaning process. Complete sanitation checklist following each wash. Set up line and all equipment to company standards prior to a production run. 
•  Work directly with sanitation leadership and quality control technician to correct cleaning deficiencies that may exist after inspection. Communicate and work with production to ensure that shut down and line release to sanitation meets the standard set. Complete line release check sheet and have a production representative sign.
•  Understanding and use of cleaning chemicals. Aspects which include safety, measurements, and applications of chemical.

• Responsible for establishing priorities and work independently without direct supervision. Plan work schedules and team assignments that ensure the business needs are met or exceeded. 
• Responsibility for ensuring on time starts by providing hygienic environment so food can be produced in accordance to corporate food safety policy guidelines.
• Follow AIB (American Institute of baking) guidelines.
• Understand and follow hazard analysis and critical control points, (HACCP) and good manufacturing practice (GMP). 
• Apply basic math principles as they relate to product usage and dilution rates. 
• Clean all types of surfaces, from many different positions and angles. For example, underneath, in between, above or inside. 
• Understand and perform tasks that require equipment safety, lock out/tag out, properly covering moisture sensitive equipment tightly
• Properly clean and sanitize all equipment and surfaces in all production areas as well as perform silo exterior cleaning and bag house inspections, master yeast CIP and ring main system, spiral freezer (CIP & manual wash down ), drain cleaning and sanitizing, evaporators cleaning and inspecting. 
• Conduct new team member training, lead team on daily duties and ensure task assignment completion, ensure that every member on the team understands and owns responsibility and are properly draining any quipped to perform the job. 
• Other duties as required.

Salary:  $23.97 - $25.00

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Good communication skills in English.
• Ability to read and write in English, and use of basic math and time keeping.
• Able to make logical decisions.

Education, Technical Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Proficiency Level

Required

• High School Diploma /GED

Preferred                                      

• 2-3 years of experience in manufacturing /light industrial environment preferred

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Pushing/Pulling

Frequently pushing or pulling 5 lbs or more

2. Lifting / Carrying / Twisting / Bending / Stooping

The employee is expected to frequently twist, bend, and stoop when performing work tasks. Frequently carrying or lifting 20 pounds or more.

•        Standing/Walking/Climbing

These functions require the employee to be standing or walking 100% of the time.

•        Seeing/speaking/Hearing

This position requires an employee to have adequate communication and observational skills. These requirements are for distinguishing different types of chemicals and documentation requirements. These requirements are also for the safety of the employee and their co-workers.  These requirements are also necessary for counting activities, collecting, distributing information.

•        Head/Neck Movement

       Frequent flexing, extending and turning the neck is required.

•        Cold, Wet, Hot, Dusty, Slippery, Close Space, High areas

       The employee must be able to work in cold, wet, hot, dusty, and/or slippery close space   areas for long periods of time. The employee must be able to work at various heights.

       Employees are required to work weekends, holidays, and Overtime as needed.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.*

3.       Able to work at elevated heights with proper fall protection.
4.       Employee may be required to work in areas that are cold, wet, dusty, slippery or hot.
5.       Frequently working in areas of loud noise.
6.       May require employees to work in small/confined or elevated areas.
7.       Schedule is subject to change, based on needs.

Benefits Designed with You in Mind

At Aspire Bakeries, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits

Work-Life Balance:

• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off and holidays

Financial Security:

• Competitive 401(k) plan with a 100% vested company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Continuous Growth:

• Tuition reimbursement program
• Flexible Spending:
• HSA and FSA options

Performance-Based Rewards:
We value your hard work and dedication. That’s why we offer performance-driven incentive programs tailored to your role:

• Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP): Recognizing individual and team achievements.
• Sales Incentive Plan (SIP): Rewarding excellence in sales performance.
• Bakery Incentive Plan (BIP): Focused on achieving bakery-specific performance goals.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed In this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements. 

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.