Production Operator

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.

Why You’ll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries

• Culture – Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs, including disability coverage.
• Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Retirement Savings – A competitive registered retirement plan (RPP) with immediate company match.
• Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
• Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

About the Role

We are seeking an Operator 3, Production to join our team at our Brantford bakery. As an Operator 3, Production you will play a critical role in operating and monitoring high-speed bakery production lines to ensure continuous production, product quality, and adherence to safety and hygiene standards.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: Rotating continental schedule
• Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM / 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Schedule: 2 weeks days followed by 2 weeks nights
• Weekend availability: Required

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $27.24

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

• Operate and monitor high-speed continuous donut, bread, and pastry production lines to ensure efficient output and consistent quality
• Set up, adjust, and troubleshoot line equipment to support continuous production
• Collaborate with production and quality teams throughout the shift to maintain operational flow and standards
• Manage and maintain adequate raw material stock at the production line
• Operate and monitor palletizing equipment for finished products
• Accurately enter inventory and production data into the warehouse management system
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety standards

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to work a rotating continental shift schedule, including days and nights
• Basic computer skills for data entry and inventory tracking
• Ability to safely operate equipment and perform manual lifting as required
• Commitment to food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Previous production line experience in the food manufacturing industry
• Forklift operation experience or certification
• Experience working in high-speed, continuous manufacturing environments

Call to Action

Ready to grow your career with a company that values your work and your future?
Apply today and become part of our team at Aspire Bakeries!

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.