General Labor, Bakery-Sanitation
Alsip, IL, US, 60803
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.
This position requires a detail-oriented individual with basic mechanical knowledge to perform dry and wet cleaning tasks, following established procedures and instructions. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently and as part of a team, learn multiple tasks quickly, and use time productively to ensure jobs are done correctly. Responsibilities include proper use of chemicals, tools, and equipment, completing daily cleaning logs, and performing all assigned duties.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and upkeep of production equipment and production areas in accordance with Company and regulatory agency quality and food safety standards.
- Efficiently disassembles and assembles production equipment for proper cleaning.
- Adheres to all GMP guidelines in the performance of the job.
- Is aware of the chemical properties and proper use of cleaning solutions and applies knowledge in their proper use.
- Keeps accurate cleaning records of equipment, and areas in accordance with SSOP’s.
- Keeps chemical room orderly and clean at all times.
- Ensures that chemicals are properly labeled and stored.
- Follows rules and regulations to ensure food safety, quality, and legality.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.
Qualifications:
- A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
- Experience in the food industry is preferred.
- Able to work various shifts and weekends are requiered, Sanitation Department schedule is subject to change due to Production Demands.
Shift: 2nd
Hourly Rate: $20-$22
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!
We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit your resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.