General Labor, Packing

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.

As a General Labor, Packing, you will be part of a diverse and inclusive team that produces high-quality baked goods for our customers. You will pack products according to case count and quality specifications, following the guidance of the Production Manager/Supervisor. If you are looking for a rewarding role that requires attention to detail, teamwork, and safety, this is the job for you!

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that product is effectively moving from the freezer to the automated vision system in the correct manner.
• Remove and dispose of any products that could jam/damage the vision system, ensuring that all sticks are slotted individually to get a proper evaluation by the machine.
• Ensure that the paddles or other tools being used are in good condition and not broken or missing pieces, report any broken paddles to a production supervisor immediately.
• Check to make sure that all straightening flaps, and flaps on the inclines belts are properly secured and free of any old dough to ensure an efficient work flow.  
• Proper communication of issues to coworkers or the proper department(s) (ie. Sanitation, Maintenance, or Quality Assurance) as needed through use of radio’s or overhead PA system. All positions are part of a team and must communicate and work together to ensure a safe and efficient work flow.
• Report any products that are visually out of company and quality standards to the production supervisors.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and organized work area.
• Know, understand, and follow safe operating procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Perform all tasks and duties required to ensure production and efficiency standards are met.
• Actively participate with the team, through problem solving, planning, and team decision-making with individual accountability.
• Ensure the proper set-up for the next shift and communicate to them all information relevant to the manufacturing process.
• Perform training of new techs and assist in other training activities which support the manufacturing process.
• Flexibility in job assignments based on production needs, as designated by a supervisor.
• Assist any team members regardless of job position if help is needed to ensure safe and efficient production runs.
• Ensure all company assets including but not limited to machinery, tools, and the facility; are accounted for and kept in a safe, clean, and well maintained condition.
• Make all necessary machinery & equipment adjustments and performs all tasks & duties necessary for efficient start-ups, daily operation, change-over and shut-downs.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED and/or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• Previous work history in a food manufacturing facility is preferred.
• Good communication skills, in English.
• Ability to read and write in English, and use of basic math and time keeping.

Shift: 3rd

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.