Operator 1, Bakery-Labeling System L6 - 2nd Shift
Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085
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.
The Operator has the responsibilities of planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the daily activities of the Packaging Department. He/she will continually monitor and control that products being packed meet specifications and are of the highest quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Awareness of daily production schedule.
- Coordinate, organize, and assign subordinates daily job tasks.
- Assure that metal detector is operational.
- Monitor and control freezer temperature and core temperature to specification, “informing” maintenance or bakery supervisor of the changes.
- Monitor and control that the daily code, case labels, and retail bags are accurate.
- Ensures that case code is legible.
- Monitor and control that packaging documents are filled out accurately, legibly, and timely.
- Assure that sufficient packaging materials are available for daily activities (cartons, labels, retail bags, pallets, pallet tags, case tape, etc.)
- Monitor and control that Packaging areas are maintained organized and safe for performing daily activities.
- Monitor and control that Packaging employees are performing tasks to standards.
- Ensures employees are wearing the proper protective freezer clothing issued when performing job tasks.
- Monitor and control that employees are operating equipment safely and as expected.
- Ensures that employees are adhering to GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices).
- Ensures that all data entry is entered accurately and on a timely manner.
- Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.
- Works to maintain and improve on the quality, legality and safety of each product and the processes used in their manufacture. Responsible for keeping assigned work area clean and tidy at all times and reporting any potential contamination and suspicious activity to a Supervisor immediately.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
- Interpersonal – Conducts themselves in a manner that promotes teamwork within the warehouse and all related production, sanitation and Quality Control areas.
- Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
- Customer Service – Understands the importance of their role in delivering a quality product to our customers.
- Team Work - Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
- Cost Consciousness - Conserves organizational resources.
- Quality – Works accurately
- Ethics - Works with integrity and ethically.
- Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Adheres to company guidelines for absenteeism and tardiness.
- Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
- Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
- Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
- Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities.
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Follows through on commitments.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Quantity - Completes work in timely manner.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures. Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
Shift: 2nd
Salary Range: $20hr
Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed In this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
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.
