Operator 3, Cookies-Production - 1st Shift
West Columbia, SC, US, 29172
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.
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
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Shift: 1st
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.
