Production Operator III

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. Included is the operation of automated production and packaging equipment, determining equipment failures and making minor adjustments or contacting appropriate personnel for assistance, and aiding 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, it is the responsibility of the Bakery Operator to contribute to maintaining a safe work environment for themselves, fellow employees, and our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and adjust machinery & equipment to ensure accuracy and proper food specifications
• Ensure work areas, machinery, and equipment are clean, and 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
• Communicates with supervision and co-workers all information relevant to the manufacturing process.
• Knows all equipment online, can effectively and efficiently work machinery while employees are on break
• Fills in gaps where necessary for absent employees

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred
• 3 years of manufacturing experience preferred
• Equipment and product knowledge
• Equipment and product troubleshooting ability

Shift: 2nd

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 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.