Operator 2, Bakery - Mixer Assistant

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

As a Production Operator II, you will ensure food meets quality specifications by operating and adjusting machinery and equipment. You will maintain equipment settings, ensure supplies are full, and keep accurate documentation. Additionally, you will uphold safety and hygiene standards, report any issues, and comply with Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs).

Responsibilities:

• Ensure food meets quality specifications 
• Operate and adjust machinery & equipment to ensure accuracy and proper food specifications 
• Maintain settings on equipment and ensure supplies are full 
• Maintain appropriate documents/reports 
• Ensure work areas, machinery and equipment are clean, and organized and adhere to applicable safety rules at all times 
• Responsible for reporting and taking necessary actions to ensure food safety and prevent food quality problems from occurring; communicating safety, quality, production, maintenance, and hygiene issues to appropriate personnel 
• Continuous compliance with Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs) 
• Adhere to production work schedule, running order, and recipes 
• Perform other duties as assigned or required 

Qualifications:

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

Shift: 3rd

Weekends: Required

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.

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.