Operator 3, Bakery-Production
Hazleton, PA, US, 18202
Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious?
At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food.
We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves!
With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you
- 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.
- Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
- Financial Security – Competitive retirement plans, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
- Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
- Flexibility & Support – HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
- Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.
- Shift: 1st Shift
- Hours: Based on production schedule
- Weekend availability: Required
- Operate and monitor mixing processes to ensure products meet specifications for quality, consistency, and composition
- Accurately scale, measure, and record ingredients, including lot tracking and documentation compliance
- Maintain production records including batch data, downtime, and process adjustments
- Communicate effectively with production, quality, sanitation, and maintenance teams to ensure efficient operations
- Troubleshoot minor equipment or process issues and escalate as needed to minimize downtime
- Ensure adherence to food safety, GMPs, safety standards, and company policies
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment while supporting team operations and training efforts
- High school diploma or GED (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- Basic math skills and timekeeping ability
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written formulas and production schedules
- Ability to make logical decisions and solve basic process issues
- Ability to lift, push, or move up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks such as standing, bending, and climbing
- Ability to work in varying conditions including hot, cold, wet, noisy, or confined environments
- Previous experience in a food manufacturing or bakery production environment
- Familiarity with SAP or production tracking systems
- Experience operating mixing or similar processing equipment
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety standards
- Experience supporting training or mentoring new team members
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, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.
