Aspire Bakeries Careers

General Labor, Packing (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

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, Packaging team member, you will be responsible for packing production units into cases according to specifications, ensuring product quality and accurate coding. You will operate various packaging equipment, maintain sufficient materials, and place finished cases on pallets with correct labeling. Additionally, you will record packaging documents accurately, prepare box cartons with accurate labels, and complete duties in line with quality assurance, GMPs, safety, and company procedures. This role may also involve assisting in collating retail bags based on production schedules.

Accountabilities:

Packs production units in cases, according to case pack specifications.
Ensures product units being packed are to quality and product specifications, including color, weight, height, length, appearance, and core temperature.
Ensures that finished cases have been accurately coded and identified.
Places finished cases on pallets properly and labels pallets correctly.
Records packaging documents accurately and in a timely fashion.
Prepares box cartons with accurate labels for packaged products, and/or ensures that box labeler is accurately labeling cases.
Operates various packaging equipment, which may include but is not limited to metal detectors, product counters, case erector/bag inserters, conveyors, box labelers, box tapers, pallet jacks, pallet wrappers, and bag counters.
Maintains sufficient materials for the Packaging Department, including but not limited to pallets, box cartons, box carton tape, master case inserts, baking instructions, pallet tags, correct retail bags, and correct box labels.
May assist in collating retail bags according to case counts based on the production schedules.
Completes duties in accordance with quality assurance, GMPs (good manufacturing practices), safety and other company programs and procedures, and in accordance with government codes and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
Previous experience in an automated or semi-automated packing environment is helpful.

Shift: 2nd 2:00pm-10:30pm *must work weekends

Pay Rate: $18 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

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.

Production Operator III (West Columbia, SC, US, 29172)

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: 3rd

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

General Labor, Packing (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Accountabilities:

Packs production units in cases, according to case pack specifications.
Ensures product units being packed are to quality and product specifications, including color, weight, height, length, appearance, and core temperature.
Ensures that finished cases have been accurately coded and identified.
Places finished cases on pallets properly and labels pallets correctly.
Records packaging documents accurately and in a timely fashion.
Prepares box cartons with accurate labels for packaged products, and/or ensures that box labeler is accurately labeling cases.
Operates various packaging equipment, which may include but is not limited to metal detectors, product counters, case erector/bag inserters, conveyors, box labelers, box tapers, pallet jacks, pallet wrappers, and bag counters.
Maintains sufficient materials for the Packaging Department, including but not limited to pallets, box cartons, box carton tape, master case inserts, baking instructions, pallet tags, correct retail bags, and correct box labels.
May assist in collating retail bags according to case counts based on the production schedules.
Completes duties in accordance with quality assurance, GMPs (good manufacturing practices), safety and other company programs and procedures, and in accordance with government codes and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
Previous experience in an automated or semi-automated packing environment is helpful.

Shift: 2nd 2:00pm-10:30pm *must work weekends

Pay Rate: $18 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Operator 1, Bakery-Rheon Relief (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsible to form and cut the product in accordance with the product varieties' specifications. Monitor that line parameter are to specifications and subordinates are performing job tasks to specifications. Communicate effectively with subordinates and supporting depts. Assure that scheduled budgeted pounds are completed while maintaining waste control. Document line checks accurately and timely.

Key Responsibilities:

Awareness of the daily production shift schedule.
Coordinate, organize, and assign subordinates to work tasks.
Plan, direct, organize, and coordinate daily activities at the Rheon Line
Verify the texture of the dough to assure product units will develop through the processing system as expected.
Give precise and clear instructions to subordinates.
Set and verify that the process line control parameters are to specifications.
Continually monitor controls to ensure that the product is to specifications.
Assure that flour dusters are maintained and filled at all times.
Monitor the number of batch containers on the floor to be processed to assure they do not exceed the line capacity.
Continually monitor line subordinates to ensure they are performing job tasks to quality specifications and standards.
Verify that targeted units per proofer trays are to target specifications.
Assure that mechanical line moving parts are functioning as expected. Report any malfunctioning or potential mechanical failures to the supervisor.
Assure that the Rheon Line, and workstations, are maintained clean, organized, and safe for work.
Assure that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) are adhered to by employees.
Continually communicates with Lead Baker on dough conditions and quantity.
Record quality control checks accurately and timely.
Continually weighs units to ensure the product is within weight specifications.
Ensure that all data entries are entered correctly and accurately for SAP reporting
Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.
Works to maintain and improve the quality, legality, and safety of each product and the processes used in their manufacture.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Preferred.
Ability to function consistently within expected standards of operation, handling multiple tasks, executing job functions with interruptions, prioritizing job tasks, and dealing effectively with challenges and employees.
Perform job functions with minimal supervision.
Execute sound decisions when confronted with processing, mechanical, or personnel challenges.
Basic knowledge of GMP’s and Lockout/Tagout Procedures. Basic effective verbal and written skills (English).
Basic math skills (Adding-Subtraction-Multiplication-Division). Perform well under pressure and processing time constraints.
Ability to be precise and clear in giving instructions and directions to subordinates.

Shift: 3rd (10:00 pm - 6:30 am *must work weekends)

Salary: $20.00/hr

Technician B Mechanic (Stockton, CA, US, 95215)

As a Maintenance Mechanic B to ensure our equipment and facility are always in a safe and operational state of readiness. Under established guidelines and supervision, you will assist in maintaining and repairing various systems, including electricity, steam, water, and hydraulics. Your role will involve identifying and correcting maintenance issues promptly, maintaining sanitary conditions, and ensuring all safety devices are properly in place.

Responsibilities:

Assist in maintaining facility and equipment in a safe and operational state of readiness at all times, in order to meet daily production requirements.
Identify report and correct any maintenance problems immediately in areas such as electricity, steam, water, hoses, hydraulics, and valve components in accordance with established policy guidelines.
Maintain maintenance equipment, department, and tools in a safe and sanitary condition, in addition to, ensuring all equipment serviced is left in a sanitary and safe condition with all guards and safety devices in place and properly fastened.
Contribute to the production of a consistent and food-safe quality product by maintaining and updating facility-engineering practices through the Maintenance, Maintenance Supervisor, or Mechanics.
Develop an understanding of how the bakery process equipment should work.
Facilitate open communication with fellow mechanics, supervisors, and other departments to ensure that all equipment problems are handled on a timely basis.
Develop and maintain an acute understanding of bun production, fermentation, and new developments in equipment maintenance and design..
Have basic skills in PLC troubleshooting and programming.
Must be able to be respirator certified.
Have basic knowledge of welding, electricity, refrigeration, pneumatics, steam, and gear reducers.
Must be available to work weekends

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED.
3-5 years experience in industrial maintenance.

Shift: Senority based schedule - must be available to work any shift

Hourly Rate: $34.23

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.

Production Lead (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Prepare and mix ingredients to specified mixing time and temperature
Continually monitor and control the temperatures of dough during the mixing process and the final mixing stage of the dough.
Visually and physically verify the texture of the dough to assure targeted texture characteristics.
Monitor and control the efficiency of Rheon Line to assure that dough mixes do not exceed the capacity of the Rheon Line.
Assure that all ingredients and lot numbers are used as per the pick list
Ensure accurate and timely data entry for SAP reporting, maintain refrigerated ingredients in coolers, and incorporate waste dough back into mixes when specifications allow
Maintain mixing equipment clean and sanitize
Identifiy batch containers accurately and weigh them as required.
Lift and dump 50 lbs. flour bags consistently for short periods of time.
Assure mixing documents are completed at the end of the shift and placed in their designated place.
Works to maintain and improve 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.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred
At least 6 months as an Ingredient Prep Operator or Production Lead
Ability to understand and follow the recipe as per the production specifications
Ability to understand and operate mixing process controls and makes adjustment when necessary.
Basic knowledge of dough mixing and operating mixing equipment
Ability to comprehend scale and temperature readouts
Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English

Shift: 3rd shift (10:00 pm - 6:30 am)

Salary: $21.00

VP, Sales - La Brea Bakery (Los Angeles, CA, US, 90045)

The Opportunity:

We are not your average bakery. Since 1989, the bakers at La Brea Bakery have made true artisan bread using our original sourdough starter and recipe, high-quality ingredients, and dedication to the artisan process. La Brea Bakery revolutionized the modern artisan bread movement, enabling the culinary community and consumers to share in the joy that hearth-baked, hand-crafted bread brings to everyday dining occasions. Now, La Brea Bakery artisan breads are sold at select supermarkets throughout the United States and overseas. We have been growing since 1989—and now, we are looking for a dynamic Vice President of Sales to lead the charge. The Vice President will shape the future of artisan bread. This is your chance to join a mission-driven food brand at an inflection point, lead a national sales team, expand strategic partnerships, and drive double-digit growth through multiple channels.

You will report directly to the Chief Commercial Officer and be a key player in shaping company strategy, brand partnerships, and go-to-market initiatives.

At Aspire Bakeries, we put our customers and our people first, as we aspire to be the best all-around bakery expert. From La Brea Bakery artisan bread to Otis Spunkmeyer cookies and muffins – just to name a few – our teams are obsessed with creating and delivering the highest quality and best tasting baked goods around. We're at an expansion point in our business, so our name, Aspire, fits perfectly with our growth mindset, which leads us to our tagline, Rising Together. By that, we mean we are rising together with our customers and our employees for both customer and company business results.

We develop deep relationships with our customer partners, which includes major in-store bakery grocery retailers, quick serve restaurants, and foodservice providers, to provide bakery solutions with the highest standards for food safety and sustainability. Through our customer-centric focus, we aim to delight consumers with our irresistible baked goods while helping our partners drive sales and profitability.

What You Will Do:

Drive Growth: Lead and scale national sales across grocery retailers. Deliver aggressive revenue targets and margin improvements.
Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy that aligns with our brand and operations.
Build Relationships: Cultivate long-term relationships with key retailers and distributors.
Team Leadership: Inspire, recruit, and mentor a high-performance sales team across regions.
Data-Driven: Leverage analytics to identify opportunities, optimize pricing strategies, and forecast performance.
Market Expansion: Explore new markets—identify new food opportunities/line-extensions that can be successful in retail portfolios in alignment with customer trends.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Marketing, Bakery Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Finance to align sales efforts with company-wide goals and to deliver La Brea Bakery’s unique selling proposition to customers.

What you Bring:

15+ years of executive experience in Sales in high-performing organizations, ideally in In-store bakery, artisan food, CPG, or natural products
Proven success in achieving (or exceeding) Sales targets consistently from year to year
Proven success scaling brands in grocery retail and consistently achieving sales revenue goals
10+ years in decision-making roles with people management responsibilities.
Demonstrated strong strategic thinking and agility that has translated into effective long and short-term revenues/business strategies and superior business performance
Business savvy, an ability to identify key business drivers and optimize for best results.
Deep understanding of distributor networks and management of large, complex customer organizations and multiple distribution channels
Solid knowledge of, and experience in, new business development process and its fundamental concepts, combined with an understanding of the roles of all departments and functions impacting the process
Achieving wins while maintaining existing and newly acquired business
Proven capability in building high performance, highly collaborative teams. A leader who practices servant leadership and is a role model in coaching and developing talent
Entrepreneurial mindset with proven ability to achieve business performance results within an organization of lean infrastructure.

Salary Range: $200,000-$250,000

Location: Remote, US

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

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Operator 1, Bakery- Labeling System (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

As a Labeling System Operator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our packaging processes. You will be responsible for coordinating daily tasks, monitoring equipment and temperatures, and ensuring all packaging materials and documents meet our standards. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality will help maintain the integrity of our products and processes. Additionally, you will oversee the performance and safety of packaging employees, ensuring adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Responsibilities:

Awareness of daily production schedule.
Coordinate, organize, and assign subordinates daily job tasks.
Assure that the 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 in a timely manner.
Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.
Works to maintain and improve 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.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED
At least two years of previous experience working in a manufacturing environment
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred
Ability to read and interpret documents such as production schedules, safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to complete routine reports Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software.
Ability to learn new computer software as required by the company

Shift: 2nd

Pay Rate: $20 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

General Labor, Production (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

General Labor, Production is responsible for the final forming of the units to product specifications and slicing product tops to specification. Aligning product entering the oven on to the proofer board. Monitoring the quality of the product on the, Rheon line, Proofer boards, exiting the oven and packing. Assure that scheduled budgeted pounds are completed while maintaining waste control. Document line checks accurately and timely. The incumbent are to maintain the sanitary conditions of the Rheon line, Proofer, Scoring, Oven and packing areas to meet safety and GMP’s standards.

Responsibilities:

Monitor the units on the Proofer plates to ensure they are meeting quality specifications.
Align product on Proofer plates for efficiency as they travel to the oven.
Align units exiting the oven onto the cooling conveyor for maximum cooling.
Perform general sanitation cleanup of Proofer workstation and oven areas.
Assure cutting blades are sharp for cutting product and are disposed of properly.
Assist Oven Operator to maintain process control of the Proof Box and Oven.
Plan, direct, organize, and coordinate daily activities at the Rheon Line.
Verify floor batch time to assure dough is acceptable for forming units.
Verify texture of dough to assure product units will develop through the process system as expected.
Set and verify that the process line control parameters are to specifications.
Continually monitor controls to ensure that product is to specifications.
Assure that flour dusters are maintained filled at all times.
Monitor number of batch containers on floor to be processed to assure they do not exceed the line capacity.
Verify that targeted units per proofer plates are to target specifications.
Assure that mechanical line moving parts are functioning as expected. Report any mal-functioning or potential mechanical failures to supervisor.
Assure that the Rheon Line, workstations, are maintained organize and safe for working.
Awareness of Lockout/Tagout procedures and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.

Shift: 3rd Shift (10pm - 6:30 am **must work weekends)

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

General Labor, Bakery-Production (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Monitor the units on the Proofer plates to ensure they are meeting quality specifications.
Align product on Proofer plates for efficiency as they travel to the oven.
Align units exiting the oven onto the cooling conveyor for maximum cooling.
Perform general sanitation cleanup of Proofer workstation and oven areas.
Assure cutting blades are sharp for cutting product and are disposed of properly.
Assist Oven Operator to maintain process control of the Proof Box and Oven.
Plan, direct, organize, and coordinate daily activities at the Rheon Line.
Verify floor batch time to assure dough is acceptable for forming units.
Verify texture of dough to assure product units will develop through the process system as expected.
Set and verify that the process line control parameters are to specifications.
Continually monitor controls to ensure that product is to specifications.
Assure that flour dusters are maintained filled at all times.
Monitor number of batch containers on floor to be processed to assure they do not exceed the line capacity.
Verify that targeted units per proofer plates are to target specifications.
Assure that mechanical line moving parts are functioning as expected. Report any mal-functioning or potential mechanical failures to supervisor.
Assure that the Rheon Line, workstations, are maintained organize and safe for working.
Awareness of Lockout/Tagout procedures and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.

Shift: 3rd Shift (10pm - 6:30 am **must work weekends)

Pay rate: $18 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Production Operator II (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Working under the Bakery Supervisor's guidance, the Starter Room Operator is accountable for precisely preparing white and organic starters according to established recipes. This includes carefully feeding the starter tanks, closely monitoring the fermentation and cooling processes to ensure they adhere to specified parameters, and managing the received mother starter quantity. The Operator also performs Cleaning in Place (CIP) procedures for starter tanks, dosing stations, and liquefiers. The goal is to create a homogeneous mixture of mother, flour, and water, achieving the desired characteristics for producing high-quality products that meet standards.

Responsibilities

Feed white and organic starter mothers, and other required ingredients.
Prepare and mix starter ingredients according to specified mixing times and temperatures.
Continuously monitor and control starter mixing process temperatures.
Visually and physically verify starter texture to ensure it meets target characteristics.
Continuously monitor and control CIP chemical inventory.
Accurately and promptly enter data into SAP.
Verify the accurate functioning of weight scales.
Accurately and promptly document mixing data.
Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of starter room equipment.
Accurately identify and weigh mother batch containers as required.
Maintain the starter rooms in a clean and organized condition.
Lift and handle 50 lb. flour bags consistently for short periods.
Monitor starter on the floor to ensure it does not exceed its use time.
Ensure all starter mixing documents are completed at the end of the shift and filed appropriately.
Adhere to GMPs and Health and Safety rules outlined in the employee handbook, including:
Maintains a clean, organized, and safe working environment in assigned production areas and workstations.
Immediately reporting any unsafe conditions, incidents, or injuries to a supervisor or lead hand.
Using all required personal protective equipment.
Adhere to and ensure compliance with food safety practices, including:
Maintaining all tools in good repair and reporting any broken, damaged, or missing tools to a supervisor or lead hand (do not discard damaged tools).
Following all GMPs, including maintaining personal hygiene, handwashing/sanitizing, and cleaning up spills (ingredients, water, debris, wood, etc.).
Report any issues or deviations to supervisors, including immediately reporting any potential contamination or suspicious activity to line leadership.
Reporting any unusual people or behaviors to a supervisor as a part of food security protocols.
Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
Prior experience in a fast-paced production or packing environment is preferred.At least 6 months as an operator
Ability to understand and follow recipe
Ability to understand and operate starter mixing process controls and makes adjustment when necessary.
Basic knowledge of starter mixing and operating mixing equipment
Ability to comprehend scale and temperature readouts
Ability to document starters mixing data accurately and timely
Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to work with computers and operating screens and the ability to document data to properly report as required by the SAP system.

Shift: 2nd; 2pm-10:30pm ( Must be able to work weekends)

Pay rate: $21 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Production Operator III (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

As a Production Operator III, you will be responsible for monitoring and controlling the Sheeter line to ensure raw dough pieces are formed according to product specifications, verifying dough conditions, and setting and adjusting process line controls. Duties include maintaining flour dusters, organizing workstations, adhering to GMPs, communicating with supervisors, and performing additional assigned tasks.

Responsibilities:

Monitor and control efficiency of Sheeting Line to assure that dough mixes do not exceed the capacity
Assure when specifications allow reuse of waste dough from the Sheeter Line that it is incorporated back into the dough mixes by percentages allowed.
Verify floor batch time to assure dough is acceptable for forming units.
Verify texture and temperature of dough to assure product units will develop through the process system as expected.
Set and verify that the process line control parameters are to specifications.
Continually monitor controls to ensure that product is to specifications.
Assure that flour dusters are maintained filled at all times.
Verify that targeted units per proofer plates are to target specifications.
Assure that the Sheeter Line, workstations, are maintained organized and safe for working.
Assure that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) are adhered to by employees.
Continually communicate with Supervisor on dough conditions and quantity.
Continually weigh units to ensure product is within weight specifications.
Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
At least 6 months as an Ingredient operator or related experience.
Ability to understand and operate mixing process controls and makes adjustment when necessary.
Basic knowledge of dough mixing and operating mixing equipment.
Ability to lift and dump up to 50 pounds.
Bilingual English and Spanish.

Shift: 2nd

Salary: $21.00/hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Maintenance Technician III (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

The position is a cross-functional role that requires the mechanic to provide technical support for complex electronic, electric, and pneumatic controls and instrumentation. The position requires interfacing with other crafts (boiler mechanics, HVAC mechanics, locksmiths, plumbers, etc.) to repair and/or install complex control/ instrumentation systems.

Responsibilities:

Troubleshoots, repairs, fabricates, and/or installs electronic systems, complex gauges, instrumentation repairs, and new parts including mechanical and electronic interfaces;
Troubleshoots, repairs, adjusts, installs, and programs, electronic, electric, and pneumatic controls and instrumentation used to control and measure the performance of boilers; access to buildings; building automation systems; fire protection systems; material handling systems (elevators, etc.); time management systems; and energy measurement systems;
Programs PLC (programmable logic control) and/or microprocessor-based systems;
Calibrates instruments for accuracy requiring fine tolerances; recalibrate any instruments or gauges that do not meet the manufacturer's performance specification;
Rebuilds instruments when appropriate, including acquiring necessary parts and tools;
Assists with data communication design and installations;
Maintains time and material records; prepares work reports in accordance with standard operating procedures;
Performs inspections and makes recommendations for system upgrades and renovations;
Uses computer to access e-mail, receive work instructions and other administrative information including electronic payroll forms;
Communicates daily using a two-way radio and/or pager system in order to respond to work-related routine and emergency information;
Ensures shop equipment is in proper working condition;
Performs housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, uncluttered, and safe work environment;
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Works to maintain and improve 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.

Qualifications:

Requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Minimum four (4) years experience in instrumentation, measurement, and control, electronics, electrical, and/or a mechanical program. Associate's degree from a post-secondary technical school in Electronics or Process Instrumentation and Control preferred. Four (4) years of experience in industrial maintenance environment troubleshooting PLC software, I/O, and field devices and working with mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems preferred.
Certification as a journeyman in the instrumentation trade and ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CSST) Program Level II in addition to a high school diploma or GED may be substituted for the required education.
Experience working in a maintenance department, preferably in an automated food processing plant.
Knowledge of equipment set-up, functions, operating procedures, and preventative maintenance techniques.
Basic knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) is preferred.

Shift: 3rd Shift (10:00 pm - 6:30 am)

Pay Rate: $34 - $36 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Analyst, Procurement (Los Angeles, CA, US, 90045)

The primary role of an Analyst is to provide support for designated ingredient sourcing responsibility and back up support within one or more additional areas of responsibility. Support responsibilities include SAP database administration and/or a variety of project related assignments and daily management tasks related to material sourcing, usage tracking and forecasting, and price reconciliation. This role will be a split of transactional, dedicated to SAP support, and minor sourcing for designated items.

Responsibilities:

Apply knowledge of SAP and work processes to manage database administration, purchase price variance, invoice discrepancy resolution, vendor registration, credits, and OA support for bakeries to ensure supply with minimal rework.
Manage a variety of routine and non-routine daily contacts with multiple Suppliers, R&D, Bakeries, Accounts Payable and others as needed to obtain information necessary to support using bakeries for their requirements. This information includes prices, specs, timing requirements and availability.
Support of new ingredient set up in the Aspire Bakeries system, coordinating the process with all impacted stakeholders including R&D, Regulatory, FSQA, Operations, etc.
Serve as backup support for other Procurement team members.
Support sourcing activities or projects, inquiries, negotiations, supplier follow-up, etc. as assigned and directed by managers.
Direct involvement with Accounting, Finance, and Commercialization functions to meet costing and pricing requests
Owns the material sourcing process for designated materials, including developing sourcing strategies and plans and gaining appropriate management concurrence.
Supports the development and implementation of sourcing strategies for various procurement categories.
Supports Category Manager with the supplier and product qualifications for assigned categories.
Develops relationships with suppliers and support the bakery and business needs.
Participates and supports in annual budget and standard cost development.
Assists with the development of bid packages and administer RFP / RFQ / RFI.
Supports bakery with supply challenges.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance or Accounting preferred.
Proficient in English (written and verbal).
2+ years experience preferred.
Superior critical thinking skills and ability to structure analyses to solve poorly defined problems.
Solid communication, problem solving and research abilities are necessary.
Solid Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint skills.
Prior experience with SAP is preferred.

Salary Range: $69,000-$72,000

Maintenance Inventory Clerk (Van Nuys, CA, US, 91406)

The Maintenance Clerk/Purchasing Administrator is responsible for managing all purchasing activities within the maintenance department, including issuing purchase orders, negotiating prices, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role involves executing both scheduled and unscheduled work orders, coordinating departmental materials and resources, and interacting with other departments to facilitate team planning and scheduling. The position requires maintaining high-performance standards through positive actions and attitudes, ensuring products are produced on time, within specifications, and at minimal cost. Key responsibilities include physical material movement and tracking, documentation management, inventory metrics and reporting, receiving, customer service, and managing maintenance stores, all while adhering to World Class Principles.

Responsibilities:

Maintain service level established by management in terms of spare part service level, inventory turns, inventory accuracy and any other goals set by the department.
Develop action plans and dates to achieve the goals set forth by management and track progress on a regular basis as outlined by management.
Full and accurate utilization of the Computerized Maintenance Management System SAP to assist with solving inventory issues, reducing cost, increasing machine uptime and reliability, and providing management and associates with the information required for them to do their job.
Assist Maintenance Manager and the Planner Coordinator in establishing and maintaining policies and procedures for the stock room area in accordance with the industrial manufacturing standards.
Obtain all the necessary spare parts for new equipment installations as designated by the Maintenance Supervisors.
Support all major corporate and plant sponsored initiatives. Receive, categorize, stock and adjust stock room inventory for all items purchased for the maintenance function.
Assists in annual budget preparation as it relates to safety and maintenance of facilities, grounds, and equipment.
Provide proper reports to the department management on a timely basis. Generate both weekly and monthly status reports. This will include but not be limited to Purchasing, Inventory and Budget reports. Nonstandard spend must be defined with reason for purchase.
Represents the company's position and interest in dealing with outside contractors and vendors. .
Orders and maintains supplies and arranges for office maintenance equipment.
Generates and maintain all forms and documentation for capital projects.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or GED is requried.
5 or more years’ experience in a food manufacturing plant environment is preferred.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Strong knowledge of SAP, MS Access, Excel & Word) and Crystal Report Writer.

Shift: 1st: 6am-2:30pm

Hourly Rate: $21.00 - $23.00

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Reliability Engineer (Cayce, SC, US, 29172)

The Reliability Engineer ensures that proven Reliability Engineering and Continuous Improvement methods and techniques are used to maximize asset and system availability, throughput, quality, safety, and environmental performance.

Responsibilities:

Ensure sound Reliability Engineering principles are applied to maximize asset availability, throughput, quality, safety, and environmental performance
Provide technical oversight for equipment hierarchy development and maintenance planning/scheduling/execution functions
Manage maintenance storeroom operations and Asset Criticality Database development
Develop failure modes driven Equipment Maintenance Plans (EMPs) and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives
Analyze asset failure data using statistical methods to optimize MRO inventory, preventive maintenance frequencies, and equipment design
Determine optimized maintenance strategies through reliability modeling based on downtime costs, maintenance costs, and EHSS impact
Oversee condition-based monitoring activities and manage the site's Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS)
Lead Root Cause Analysis efforts and maintain databases of RCA/RCFA/PDCA results
Apply reliability analysis methods to new equipment designs and develop Design for Reliability Standards
Leverage Lean concepts (5S, Kaizen, PDCA, Value Stream Mapping) to support asset reliability processes
Manage capital engineering projects and ensure proper equipment design, installation, and commissioning

Qualifications:

Education: BS Degree in Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Reliability, or equivalent

Experience: 3-10 years as a Reliability/Maintenance Engineer in manufacturing with strong focus on Continuous Improvement and Lean concepts

Skills:

Advanced understanding of predictive and preventative maintenance processes
Demonstrated leadership and project management capabilities
Strong written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, CMMS (SAP preferred), statistical analysis software, and availability simulation/modeling tools
Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) preferred

Travel Required: 5-10%

Shift: 1st

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Continuous Improvement Manager (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Leads the Aspire Operational Excellence (AOE) program in the Swedesboro bakery

Ensures process controls are established and adhered to in order for operational consistency and efficiency while producing the highest possible level of product Quality and Food safety.
Develop and implement digital solutions to aid data collection and accuracy as well as streamline operations paperwork.
Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays. Responsible for achieving targets for Efficiency, waste, and direct costs.
Leads root cause problem solving and identifies initiatives to resolve plant top losses
Manage plant cost savings program through idea generation and tracking projects
Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
Collaborates closely with Training team to prioritize content creation and ensure job based skills training is completed in alignment with key initiatives.
Works closely with other departments in order to achieve organizational goals.

Assists with reviews of specification sheets and Standard Operating Procedures.

Implement use of Lean/Six Sigma tools and deployment plans across all departments as part of leading a continuous improvement culture.
Develop team of continuous improvement/process focused roles to provide professional development and support the needs of the plant.
Manages small scale equipment improvement projects to improve productivity.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree + 4-10 years in operations, continuous improvement project experience, training and development (or equivalent combination).
Technical Systems: SAP knowledge, Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Industry Experience: Safety, SQF or regulated environment (GMP, Food Safety)
Process Improvement: Continuous Improvement, TPM, Lean Six-Sigma experience
Core Skills: Excellent verbal/written communication, project management, multitasking with prioritization
Work Style: Thrives under pressure in fast-paced environments, maintains confidentiality, demonstrates accuracy and quality focus
The position requires high level of creativity, exceptional organization and project management skills.
Must be able to coordinate all operational aspects of diverse project work and work productively with a wide range of people and job levels, both internally and externally to achieve objectives.

Preferred

Bilingual English / Spanish preferred

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
This position requires employee to have adequate communicating and observational skills, including seeing, speaking and hearing, due to the operation of various types of moving equipment used in the bakery. These requirements are for the safety of the employee and co-workers. These requirements are also necessary for collecting and distributing information to staff, and communicating with co-workers. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and color vision.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather), and to rapid changes in temperature. The employee must be able to tolerate a work environment that contains flour dust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary Range: $120,000-$140,000

General Labor, Production (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Monitor the units on the Proofer plates to ensure they are meeting quality specifications.
Align product on Proofer plates for efficiency as they travel to the oven.
Align units exiting the oven onto the cooling conveyor for maximum cooling.
Perform general sanitation cleanup of Proofer workstation and oven areas.
Assure cutting blades are sharp for cutting product and are disposed of properly.
Assist Oven Operator to maintain process control of the Proof Box and Oven.
Plan, direct, organize, and coordinate daily activities at the Rheon Line.
Verify floor batch time to assure dough is acceptable for forming units.
Verify texture of dough to assure product units will develop through the process system as expected.
Set and verify that the process line control parameters are to specifications.
Continually monitor controls to ensure that product is to specifications.
Assure that flour dusters are maintained filled at all times.
Monitor number of batch containers on floor to be processed to assure they do not exceed the line capacity.
Verify that targeted units per proofer plates are to target specifications.
Assure that mechanical line moving parts are functioning as expected. Report any mal-functioning or potential mechanical failures to supervisor.
Assure that the Rheon Line, workstations, are maintained organize and safe for working.
Awareness of Lockout/Tagout procedures and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.

Shift: 3rd Shift (10pm - 6:30 am **must work weekends)

Pay rate: $18 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

General Labor, Production (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Monitor the units on the Proofer plates to ensure they are meeting quality specifications.
Align product on Proofer plates for efficiency as they travel to the oven.
Align units exiting the oven onto the cooling conveyor for maximum cooling.
Perform general sanitation cleanup of Proofer workstation and oven areas.
Assure cutting blades are sharp for cutting product and are disposed of properly.
Assist Oven Operator to maintain process control of the Proof Box and Oven.
Plan, direct, organize, and coordinate daily activities at the Rheon Line.
Verify floor batch time to assure dough is acceptable for forming units.
Verify texture of dough to assure product units will develop through the process system as expected.
Set and verify that the process line control parameters are to specifications.
Continually monitor controls to ensure that product is to specifications.
Assure that flour dusters are maintained filled at all times.
Monitor number of batch containers on floor to be processed to assure they do not exceed the line capacity.
Verify that targeted units per proofer plates are to target specifications.
Assure that mechanical line moving parts are functioning as expected. Report any mal-functioning or potential mechanical failures to supervisor.
Assure that the Rheon Line, workstations, are maintained organize and safe for working.
Awareness of Lockout/Tagout procedures and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.

Shift: 3rd Shift (10pm - 6:30 am **must work weekends)

Pay rate: $18 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

General Labor, Production (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Assure the final forming of the product to specifications.
Monitor the units on the Proofer plates to ensure they are meeting quality specifications.
Align product on Proofer plates for efficiency as they travel to the oven.
Align units exiting the oven onto the cooling conveyor for maximum cooling.
Perform general sanitation cleanup of Proofer workstation and oven areas.
Assist Oven Operator to maintain process control of the Proof Box and Oven.
Continually monitor controls to ensure that product is to specifications.
Monitor number of batch containers on floor to be processed to assure they do not exceed the line capacity.
Verify that targeted units per proofer plates are to target specifications.
Assure that mechanical line moving parts are functioning as expected. Report any mal-functioning or potential mechanical failures to supervisor.
Assure that the Rheon Line, workstations, are maintained organize and safe for working.
Continually communicate with Lead on dough conditions and quantity.
Awareness of Lockout/Tagout procedures and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.

Shift: 3rd ( 10pm - 6:30am) *Must work weekends*

Pay rate: $18 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit your resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.

Maintenance Technician II (Newark, CA, US, 55419)

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 14 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.

Fabricates and assembles structural metal products such as frameworks or shells for machinery, ovens, tanks, and other machines with stainless steel for the food industry by layout and planning sequence of operations according to mechanical drawings and written and verbal instructions. Skilled with Mig and Tig welding. Maintain the plant's equipment, buildings, and facilities. Provides technical troubleshooting skills regarding maintenance, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic engineering. With direction from the Maintenance Manager, ensures that the maintenance schedules are adhered to.

Accountabilities:

Perform duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, or their designee.
Assist or perform preventive maintenance on equipment to maintain it in good working condition. Be active in preventative maintenance programs, daily plant fundamentals, and all safety procedures. Handles maintenance emergencies as necessary.
Must have knowledge of electrical installation. Required to troubleshoot PLC, VFD, and 3-phase electrical. Able to troubleshoot and repair lighting circuits.
Assist with or perform the troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and plumbing systems.
Assist with or perform the troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance of the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment (HVAC/R).
Assist with or perform major equipment overhauls.
Demonstrated mechanical and spatial aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment.
Ability to read and interpret shop/engineering drawings.
3 years’ experience in a food manufacturing environment requiring knowledge of Tig welding, and Mig/Mag welding. Able to discern correct welding applications.
Maintain interior and exterior of the buildings, install light bulbs, paint interior or exterior, make roof repairs, etc. Construct and demolish walls, and perform other carpentry duties.
Demonstrated ability to use SAP EAM. Maintains records in accordance with Aspire Bakeries policy.
Completes duties in accordance with quality assurance, GMPs, safety, and other company programs and procedures, and in accordance with government codes and regulations.
Demonstrated adherence to FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices(GMPs), OSHA standards, HACCP, and sanitary processes/procedures.
Responsible for keeping the work area clean and tidy at all times and reporting any potential contamination and suspicious activity immediately.
Keeps abreast of the latest manufacturing technologies and systems and engineering concepts.
Overtime hours may be required based on work demands. Employees must be flexible with these hours.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is required.
A technical certificate in HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing repair is required.
Experience working in a maintenance department, preferably in an automated food processing plant.
Knowledge of equipment set-up, functions, operating procedures, and preventative maintenance techniques.
Basic knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) is preferred.
Other skills and experiences could be refrigeration, plumbing, industrial electrical and mechanical systems and maintenance, and automated food manufacturing process controls and equipment
Ability to read and interpret work orders, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions.
Required to read blueprints, logs, and electrical drawings. Ability to complete forms detailing maintenance work performed.
Working knowledge of spoken Spanish is preferred.

Shift: 1st

Hourly Rate: $39.00-$41.00

Production Operator II (Cayce, SC, US, 29172)

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: 2nd

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Operator 2, Bakery-Ingredient L7 (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

The Operator, Bakery-Ingredient Prep responsible for accurately measuring and preparing ingredients according to specific recipes, ensuring the correct components are ready for the mixing process. The Bakery Ingredient Prep Operator works closely with the Lead Mixer to support production needs.

Responsibilities

Accurately prepares and measures ingredients according to product recipes, ensuring quality and preventing contamination.
Maintain traceability by adhering to Aspire PCE guidelines.
Ensure that lot numbers accurately documented through traceability process.
Weigh and label ingredients in appropriate containers (up to 50 lbs.)
Continually monitor and control ingredient inventory control.
Ensure that all ingredients are used as per the recipes
Ensure that data entry is entered accurately and on time
Ensure that refrigerated ingredients are maintained in the coolers.
Maintain coolers organized, clean; assure ingredients in coolers are identified.
Ensure all scaling tools are functioning accurately such as weight scales, scanners etc.
Transporting ingredients to and from the mixer platform.
Maintain a pace of ingredient preparation that supports the mixer's efficiency, ensuring timely batch production.
Maintain wash and ingredient prep rooms are organized and clean.
Maintain organized and clean coolers, ensuring proper identification of ingredients.
Make sure all documents are filled out by the end of each shift and put in their proper location
Collaborate closely with the Machine Operator and Lead.
Follow all applicable job procedures as outlined in the SOP manual.

Through Aspire AOE training understands and uses Centerline and CIL daily management systems
Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving process
Performs area walk daily to detect issues & defects to help reduce and maintain waste levels
Follows standard work procedures and trains others on current best approach to minimize system variation
Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by sharing improvement ideas with management and actively engaging in AOE pillar activities.
Adhere to GMPs and Health and Safety rules outlined in the employee handbook, including:
- Maintains a clean, organized, and safe working environment in assigned production areas and workstations.
- Immediately reporting any unsafe conditions, incidents, or injuries to a supervisor or lead hand.
- Using all required personal protective equipment.

Adhere to and ensure compliance with food safety practices, including:
- Maintaining all tools in good repair and reporting any broken, damaged, or missing tools to a supervisor or lead hand (do not discard damaged tools).
- Following all GMPs, including maintaining personal hygiene, handwashing/sanitizing, and cleaning up spills (ingredients, water, debris, wood, etc.).
- Report any issues or deviations to supervisors, including immediately reporting any potential contamination or suspicious activity to line leadership.
- Reporting any unusual people or behaviors to a supervisor as a part of food security protocols.
Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
Ability to understand and follow recipes.
Ability to understand, operate, and adjust mixing process controls.
Basic knowledge of dough mixing and operating mixing equipment
Ability to comprehend scale and temperature readings.
Basic knowledge of the SAP scaling process
Ability to accurately and promptly document mixing and ingredient data.
Proficient in basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
Problem-solving and reasoning skills.
Minimum of 6 months of general labor experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to work with computers and operating screens.

Shift: 1st 6am-2:30pm ( Must be able to work weekends)

Pay Rate: $21 - $22 per hour

Operator 3, Bakery-Warehouse (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

As an Operator III, you will help with the receipt, shipment, and movement of raw materials and finished goods within the plant, using material handling equipment. You will also assist the Warehouse Supervisor in ensuring the smooth operation of the Warehouse and Production areas.

Responsibilities:

Operates all material handling equipment according to company guidelines and attends safety training annually.
Records the movement of all material movement within the Warehouse including raw materials, packaging, supplies, and finished goods in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Unloads inbound raw materials and loads outbound finished goods in accordance with company guidelines and procedures.
Completes duties and follows all company guidelines in accordance with safety and quality assurance to comply with all government codes and regulations.
Documents and reports all malfunctioning equipment to plant management.
Maintains clean, organized, and safe work area including but not limited to sweeping floors and trash removal.
Performs all other assigned duties related to plant warehouse operation.
Works to maintain and improve 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.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.
At least one year of deep-reach forklift experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A valid operating license for operating a forklift is preferred.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

Shift: 1st

Pay Rate: $23 - $24 per hour

Operator 3, Bakery - Day Off Relief (West Columbia, SC, US, 29172)

Key Accountabilities:

The Operator 3, Bakery-Production is responsible for ensuring the food is prepared in accordance with the specifications established by ASPIRE BAKERIES. Also require to work with the Bakery Team to accomplish production goals and maintain efficiencies.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure food meets quality specifications

· Operate and adjust machinery & equipment to ensure accuracy and proper food specifications

· Maintain appropriate documents/reports

• Ensure work areas, machinery and equipment are clean, organized and adheres 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 (GMP’s)

· Adhere to production work schedule, running order and recipes

• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications:

· 3 Years Manufacturing Experience

· Equipment and product knowledge

· Equipment and product troubleshooting ability

· Must be at least 18 years of age

• Read, Write and Math Skills

• Good communication and observational skills

· Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and must also adapt to frequent changes that occur on the production line

• Position requires ability to act as a member of a highly functioning team

Preferred

· High School Diploma

· Computer skills

· Food Manufacturing Experience

Physical Requirements

· Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance

· Navigate up and down stairs

· Standing/Walking/Climbing

· Twisting/Bending/Stooping

· Pushing/Pulling

· Handling/Fingering/Feeling

· Seeing/Speaking/Hearing

· Flexing/Extending/Turning the neck

Work Environment

· Ability to work in a hot, cold, wet, frozen, dusty, and loud environment

· Frequently works near moving mechanical parts

· Ability to work weekends, holidays and overtime as required

Supervisor, Bakery-Production (Newark, CA, US, 94560)

This job description should not be viewed as an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities related to your position. Your position will necessitate performing duties and tasks that are not outlined herein. Aspire Bakeries makes no guarantees as to the nature and scope of the work performed by this position and retains the right to change an employee’s position or job description at any time.

Responsibilities:

Be a safety leader – be an active participant in management Gemba Walks and any investigations as needed. Drive a safety culture
In conjunction with quality assurance staff, inspect and measure products to verify conformance to specifications.
Troubleshoot product quality issues and develop countermeasures as necessary
Lead daily production huddles and provide direction to the frontline team
Coordinate and plans weekly production schedule in conjunction with the Materials Management department based on master scheduling and inventory policies set for each SKU
Complete weekly employee schedule based on the production schedule. Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedule
Interface with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met
Direct employees in adjusting machines, equipment and work processes to ensure product specifications are met
Develop, recommend, and implement changes in working conditions and use of equipment to improve production methods, equipment performance and efficiency, employee performance and product quality
Document line inefficiencies and down-time to identify issues. Works in conjunction with others to resolve them in a timely manner and develop preventative measures
Resolve worker grievances or submits unsettled grievances to Human Resources department for action
Maintain clean and organized work area
Ensure that necessary tools, supplies and equipment are available to perform production tasks effectively
Develop capital equipment justifications for machine tools and process technology to improve quality, cost and cycle times
Drive ideation in productivity and cost savings projects
Maintain time and production records
Schedule staff and prioritizes workload in order to manage team hours to allotted budget.
Complete duties, and ensures that subordinates complete their duties, in accordance with quality assurance, GMPs, safety and other company programs and procedures, and in accordance with government codes and regulations

Participate as an active member of production management team.

Work to maintain and improve on the quality, legality and safety of each product and the processes used in their manufacture
Responsible for always keeping work area clean
Report any potential contamination and suspicious activity immediately
Collaborate with AOE Pillar leaders to ensure proper process implementation, training, and performance deliverables are achieved.
Motivate team members to achieve plan goals
Build people capabilities through effective employee development and mentorship
Be able to utilize the SAP system for any production functions as necessary
Prepare performance and progress reports - tracking and reporting on production performance and progress
Optimize operational efficiencies to support production, yield, and productivity.
Understanding and verification of 21 CFR 117 Subpart B Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Prerequisite and Preventive Control Programs, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
This role requires regular presence on the plant floor
This role may require off-shift and weekend work
Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education & Experience:

Associates degree preferred; or three years of related bakery or food manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyse and interpret documents such as production schedules, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or colleagues in organization. Working knowledge of Spanish preferred.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to interpret graphs and diagrams.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to give and receive constructive feedback

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficient in Microsoft Suite applications:

Microsoft Word software, Excel spreadsheet software and Outlook email software. Knowledge of inventory control and manufacturing software helpful.

Supervisory Ability:

Manages up to 70 employees in the Production and Packaging departments. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of these employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training employees; time and attendance record keeping (ADP e-time), planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For line manufacturing environment hearing protection is mandatory. Employees move between hot and cold environments. Temperatures may be around 45F or 100F and in between. Hottest temp months between May & September. Exposed to moving equipment through the shift. Exposed to milk, eggs, butter, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat and chocolate ingredients used in our products.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather), and to rapid changes in temperature. The employee must be able to tolerate a work environment that contains flour dust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

This position requires employee to have adequate communicating and observational skills, including seeing, speaking and hearing, due to the operation of various types of moving equipment used in the bakery. These requirements are for the safety of the employee and co-workers. These requirements are also necessary for collecting and distributing information to staff and communicating with co-workers. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and color vision.

Second Shift: 1pm-10pm with availability 7 days a week

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000

Training Specialist (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

As a Training Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in elevating employee skills and performance through the development and delivery of impactful training programs aligned with company values. Reporting to the Bakery Training Supervisor, this hands-on role involves conducting needs assessments, designing engaging learning materials, and supporting all training initiatives to foster professional growth. Your creativity, attention to detail, and organizational abilities will be critical in delivering effective training solutions and ensuring continuous improvement.

Shift: 1st (6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m)

Responsibilities:

Identify training needs by evaluating strengths and weaknesses.
Assist in developing training programs and prepare training plans as needed.
Support the development of the production of classroom handouts, instructional materials, aids, and manuals.
Support structured learning experiences and monitor their quality results.
Acclimate new hires to the business and conduct orientation sessions.
Deliver training courses.
Assess training effectiveness to ensure incorporation of taught skills and techniques into employees’ work behavior.
Periodically evaluate ongoing programs to ensure that they reflect any changes.
Stay abreast of the current trends and tools in employee development.
Knowledge of electronic training information management systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate’s degree and 4 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience, OR
GED and 7 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience
Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience
Bilingual, English/Spanish required
Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat to develop reports and presentations, and training materials as needed.
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of Alchemy is a plus
Food Manufacturing Experience

Pay Range: $28 - $30/hr

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

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Packing Lead (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

The Packaging Line Lead is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the packaging and retail bagging departments, ensuring efficient production, adherence to quality standards, and a safe work environment. This role involves coordinating team activities, monitoring equipment, and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

Performs duties as assigned by the Packaging Supervisor or their designee.
Ensures adherence to the daily production, packaging, and retail bagging schedule.
Coordinates, organizes, and assigns subordinates daily job tasks in packaging and retail bagging departments.
Monitoring equipment operation and performing quality control checks (e.g., metal detector testing, temperature monitoring).
Maintain accurate documentation, including production reports, quality logs, and employee time records.
Ensuring proper application of labels, codes, and packaging materials.
Verifies that metal detectors are operational and performs regular tests as directed by the Quality Assurance Department.
Informs maintenance department or Packaging Supervisor of equipment maintenance issues.
Adjusts and prepares ink jet coder for daily production. Monitors to ensure accuracy and legibility.
Ensures all packaging documentation, including finished product report, spoils report, metal detector log, pallet tags, check list, and daily employee hour’s reports, and other documentation, is filled out accurately, legibly, and on time.
Ensures that sufficient packaging materials are available for daily activities (cartons, labels, retail bags, pallets, pallet tags, case tape, etc.).
Operates forklift and pallet jack to move product, including into and out of freezer.
Ensures subordinates are wearing the proper protective freezer clothing issued when performing job tasks in the freezer.
Collaborate closely with the Machine Operator and Lead.
Enters case production (finished goods) information into spreadsheet
Does data entry of production runs as per requirements of MOVEX/SAP
Follow all applicable job procedures as outlined in the SOP manual.
Through Aspire AOE training understands and uses Centerline and CIL daily management systems
Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving process
Performs area walk daily to detect issues & defects to help reduce and maintain waste levels
Follows standard work procedures and trains others on current best approach to minimize system variation
Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by sharing improvement ideas with management and actively engaging in AOE pillar activities.
Adhere to GMPs and Health and Safety rules outlined in the employee handbook, including:
Maintains a clean, organized, and safe working environment in assigned production areas and workstations.
Immediately reporting any unsafe conditions, incidents, or injuries to a supervisor or lead hand.
Using all required personal protective equipment.
Adhere to and ensure compliance with food safety practices, including:
Maintaining all tools in good repair and reporting any broken, damaged, or missing tools to a supervisor or lead hand (do not discard damaged tools).
Following all GMPs, including maintaining personal hygiene, handwashing/sanitizing, and cleaning up spills (ingredients, water, debris, wood, etc.).
Report any issues or deviations to supervisors, including immediately reporting any potential contamination or suspicious activity to line leadership.
Reporting any unusual people or behaviors to a supervisor as a part of food security protocols.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED is required
Two years of related manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of experience and training.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as production schedules, safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to complete routine reports
bility to speak effectively before groups of employees
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software. Ability to learn new computer software as required by the company

Preferred

Knowledge of inventory control software helpful.
Forklift certification preferred.

Shift: 1st (6:00 Am - 2:30 pm) must work weekends

Pay Rate: $22 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

General Labor, Production (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Monitor the units on the Proofer plates to ensure they are meeting quality specifications.
Align product on Proofer plates for efficiency as they travel to the oven.
Align units exiting the oven onto the cooling conveyor for maximum cooling.
Perform general sanitation cleanup of Proofer workstation and oven areas.
Assure cutting blades are sharp for cutting product and are disposed of properly.
Assist Oven Operator to maintain process control of the Proof Box and Oven.
Plan, direct, organize, and coordinate daily activities at the Rheon Line.
Verify floor batch time to assure dough is acceptable for forming units.
Verify texture of dough to assure product units will develop through the process system as expected.
Set and verify that the process line control parameters are to specifications.
Continually monitor controls to ensure that product is to specifications.
Assure that flour dusters are maintained filled at all times.
Monitor number of batch containers on floor to be processed to assure they do not exceed the line capacity.
Verify that targeted units per proofer plates are to target specifications.
Assure that mechanical line moving parts are functioning as expected. Report any mal-functioning or potential mechanical failures to supervisor.
Assure that the Rheon Line, workstations, are maintained organize and safe for working.
Awareness of Lockout/Tagout procedures and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.

Shift: 3rd Shift (10pm - 6:30 am **must work weekends)

Pay rate: $18 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Tech 2, Bakery-Sanitation (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

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 14 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.

Responsibilities:

Performs all tasks and duties required to ensure equipment is cleaned, sanitized, and operational for the next production run.
Knows and understands the operation and function of all sanitation cleaning equipment.
Knows the purpose and usage rate of all sanitizers and cleaning solutions.
Ensures all personal safety equipment is in good repair and maintains proper usage.
Maintains current on all updates to MSDS regarding cleaning solutions and sanitizers.
Communicates with co-workers and supervises all information relevant to the cleaning process.
Conducts on-the-job training of new sanitors and assists in training activities that support the manufacturing process.
Support “TEAM” concepts on major cleaning assignments
Works independently on projects, with limited supervision.
Knows and understands the operation and function of all plant waste removal equipment.
Keeps all equipment and work areas clean and free of debris.
Keeps accurate cleaning records of equipment and areas in accordance with SSOPs
Operates sanitation equipment cleaning equipment such as but not limited to; floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, pressure washers, and steam cleaners.
Other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is required
2+ years of experience in manufacturing / light industrial
5+ years of experience in Sanitation / Janitorial
Forklift certification is required.

Shift: 1st shift (6:00 pm - 2:30 pm must work weekends)

Pay Rate: $21.50 - 22.50 per hour

Supervisor, Bakery - Muffins (West Columbia, SC, US, 29172)

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on and results-driven Production Supervisor to lead and support our manufacturing operations. In this role, you'll be responsible for overseeing the entire production process, ensuring that procedures are followed, issues are resolved quickly, and operations are running efficiently.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in manufacturing, proven leadership experience, and the ability to drive continuous improvement through collaboration and analysis. This is a critical role in maintaining a safe, efficient, and high-quality production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute daily production plans and ensure tasks are completed according to established procedures and safety regulations.
Supervise production staff and evaluate performance to promote a high-functioning team.
Investigate and resolve production or personnel issues in real time.
Ensure all raw materials used in mixing are accurately tracked and accounted for.
Verify production and quality assurance records are properly completed and maintained.
Monitor and ensure accuracy of timekeeping for production team members.
Submit production data and reports as required.
Analyze production runs and recommend improvements to increase efficiency or reduce waste.
Observe production floor conditions and identify opportunities for improvement in safety, cleanliness, or process.
Conduct and report on accident investigations as needed.
Reconcile daily downtime and analyze root causes for corrective actions.
Collaborate daily with Maintenance and other departments to resolve equipment or production challenges.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED preferred.
3–4 years of manufacturing experience required.
Prior supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing setting strongly preferred.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to analyze reports and performance data to inform decisions.
Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Excel, and Word is a plus.

Shift: 2nd

Supervisor, Bakery (Cayce, SC, US, 29172)

Key Responsibilities:
• Execute daily production plans and ensure tasks are completed according to established procedures and safety regulations.
• Supervise production staff and evaluate performance to promote a high-functioning team.
• Investigate and resolve production or personnel issues in real time.
• Ensure all raw materials used in mixing are accurately tracked and accounted for.
• Verify production and quality assurance records are properly completed and maintained.
• Monitor and ensure accuracy of timekeeping for production team members.
• Submit production data and reports as required.
• Analyze production runs and recommend improvements to increase efficiency or reduce waste.
• Observe production floor conditions and identify opportunities for improvement in safety, cleanliness, or process.
• Conduct and report on accident investigations as needed.
• Reconcile daily downtime and analyze root causes for corrective actions.
• Collaborate daily with Maintenance and other departments to resolve equipment or production challenges.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 3–4 years of manufacturing experience required.
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing setting strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze reports and performance data to inform decisions.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Excel, and Word is a plus.

Shift: 1st

Maintenance Technician III (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Troubleshoots, repairs, fabricates, and/or installs electronic systems, complex gauges, instrumentation repairs, and new parts including mechanical and electronic interfaces;
Troubleshoots, repairs, adjusts, installs, and programs, electronic, electric, and pneumatic controls and instrumentation used to control and measure the performance of boilers; access to buildings; building automation systems; fire protection systems; material handling systems (elevators, etc.); time management systems; and energy measurement systems;
Programs PLC (programmable logic control) and/or microprocessor-based systems;
Calibrates instruments for accuracy requiring fine tolerances; recalibrate any instruments or gauges that do not meet the manufacturer's performance specification;
Rebuilds instruments when appropriate, including acquiring necessary parts and tools;
Assists with data communication design and installations;
Maintains time and material records; prepares work reports in accordance with standard operating procedures;
Performs inspections and makes recommendations for system upgrades and renovations;
Uses computer to access e-mail, receive work instructions and other administrative information including electronic payroll forms;
Communicates daily using a two-way radio and/or pager system in order to respond to work-related routine and emergency information;
Ensures shop equipment is in proper working condition;
Performs housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, uncluttered, and safe work environment;
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Works to maintain and improve 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.

Qualifications:

Requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Minimum four (4) years experience in instrumentation, measurement, and control, electronics, electrical, and/or a mechanical program. Associate's degree from a post-secondary technical school in Electronics or Process Instrumentation and Control preferred. Four (4) years of experience in industrial maintenance environment troubleshooting PLC software, I/O, and field devices and working with mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems preferred.
Certification as a journeyman in the instrumentation trade and ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CSST) Program Level II in addition to a high school diploma or GED may be substituted for the required education.
Experience working in a maintenance department, preferably in an automated food processing plant.
Knowledge of equipment set-up, functions, operating procedures, and preventative maintenance techniques.
Basic knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) is preferred.

Shift: 1st (6:00 am - 2:30 pm must work weekends)

Pay Rate: $36 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Day Off Relief Operator (West Columbia, SC, US, 29169)

Responsibilities:

Ensure food meets quality specifications
Operate and adjust machinery & equipment to ensure accuracy and proper food specifications
Maintain appropriate documents/reports.
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 (GMP’s)
Adhere to production work schedule, running order, and recipes
Perform other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications:

A High School diploma or GED preferred
3 years of manufacturing experience preferred
Equipment and product knowledge
Equipment and product troubleshooting ability

Shift: 1st

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.
Bakery Incentive Plan (BIP): Focused on achieving bakery-specific performance goals.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

FSQA Manager (Brantford, ON, CA, N3S 7X6)

The FSQA Manager is the leader within the bakery, along with the Bakery Director, accountable for developing, implementing and monitoring food safety and quality assurance programs (AIMS) and ensuring the operations team manufactures product compliant with food safety and quality expectations. The FSQA Manager reports directly to the FSQA Central Services Director, Food Safety & Quality Assurance. The FSQA Manager provides leadership directly to their team (exempt and/or non-exempt) and indirectly to other bakery department managers. They provide a service for company growth by supporting the food safety and quality initiative and partner as a member of a cross-functional team for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

Lead the HARPc Food Safety Plan team to evaluate and implement controls on all biological, chemical, physical, and economically motivated hazards, including developing defect action limits, hygienic zoning, and by-product controls.
Identify food safety adulteration hazards in products and processes, implement controls, verify their effectiveness, and design corrective actions for deviations.
Serve as the PCQI, overseeing the food safety plan, validating preventive controls, reviewing records, and reanalyzing as needed. Current PCQI certification or completion upon acceptance is required.
Accountable for updating and the re-evaluations of existing food safety plan(s) to incorporate current cGMP, Process Preventive Controls, Allergen Preventive Controls, Sanitation Preventive Controls and Supply Chain Preventive Controls, and current regulatory requirements.
Accountable for complying with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards in which the bakery location participates in (i.e. BRC, SQF). Assists the bakery director in leading the bakery team reviews of the AIMS programs and compliance to the standard.
Update and re-evaluate food safety plans to incorporate current cGMP, Process, Allergen, Sanitation, and Supply Chain Preventive Controls, as well as regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance with GFSI standards (e.g., BRC, SQF) and assist in leading AIMS program reviews and compliance. Able to quickly and thoroughly investigate a product/process failure, determine the root cause and take prompt corrective actions while minimizing product exposure and production down time (e.g. foreign material investigations).
Identify opportunities to enhance technology and innovation that will improve department effectiveness. Manage relationships with intra- and inter- departmental colleagues and suppliers to ensure achievement of departmental and company-wide targets.
Identify opportunities to enhance technology and innovation to improve department effectiveness and manage relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
Lead investigations of customer/consumer complaints using root cause analysis, determine corrective actions, respond to complaints promptly, and analyze complaint trends for improvement.
Lead and promote the bakery’s food safety culture through communication, education, events, and recognition programs.
Accountable for effectively communicating to the bakery director, and management team training needs for operations, sanitation, warehouse, and maintenance staff in basic food hygiene, cGMP’s, preventive controls, allergen control, foreign material control, and other food safety and quality requirements.
Manage the FSQA team, set objectives to meet KPI’s, and communicate training needs for various staff in food safety and quality requirements.
Accountable for monitoring and adherence to the Food Safety and Quality Assurance budget.
Authorized to hold and release product based on food safety or quality nonconformity, and is required to place all food on QA hold in SAP as well as physical hold.
Conduct daily food sensory evaluations with the bakery team to identify defects and provide improvement direction.
Ensure weekly physical bakery inspections are conducted and reports are maintained in AIMS and act as the technical expert during regulatory, customer, and third-party bakery audits.
Responsible for assuring materials are received from approved suppliers and assists with conducting raw material supplier performance monitoring.
Implement effective Traceability, Stock Recovery, and Recall Programs, including timely mock traceability exercises and escalation of concerns.
Accountable for leading/building a bakery FSQA team, developing a capable and promotable staff with a focus on assuring succession planning is in place.

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Technology, or Food Science, preferred or sufficient experience in the food industry to cover the technical skills needed.
Minimum of 5-7 years in food safety and quality assurance leadership capacity, preferably in food manufacturing
Minimum of 5 years comprehensive food processing, food safety and quality experience with an extensive background in manufacturing food industry, HACCP, USDA, or FDA preferred
Proven experience managing and leading FSQA teams
Previous experience with GFSI, BRC, SQF and/or USDA audits desirable.
Certified in HACCP, PCQI, SQF Practitioner, or other relevant certifications (ISO 22000, FSSC 22000 is a plus).
Certified in a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard such as BRC or SQF preferred
Knowledge of food hygiene, hygienic zoning, cGMP’s, and environmental monitoring.
Proficient in computers including spreadsheets, statistical programs, quality management systems and SAP applications
Ability to work in food production areas with wet, cold, and/or humid conditions, near moving mechanical parts, and in moderate to loud noise levels.

Logistics Lead (Brantford, ON, CA, N3S 7X6)

As a Logistics Lead, you will oversee and coordinate various logistics operations within our organization. Your responsibilities will include leading and managing a team of Logistics Operators, ensuring timely receipt and shipment of materials, accurately recording logistics data, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. You will also serve as a backup to Logistics Supervisors, providing guidance and support as needed.

Accountabilties:

Be able to seamlessly transition between executing tasks and leading tasks in all areas of responsibility.
Provide direction to Logistics Operators, while acting as backup to the Logistic Supervisors as needed.
Coordinate the timely receipt, storage, and issue of raw materials to manufacturing and the loading and dispatch of the finished product.
Accurately record PO receipts and outbound shipment details in the company’s ERP, and Warehouse Management System (SAP).
Effectively use the RF (radio frequency) system and resolve issues
Liaise with transport service providers to ensure ‘on-time’ deliveries of raw materials and outbound shipments to the customer.
Complete relevant transport documentation and daily activity reports.
Report exceptions to Supervisor.
Safely operate Materials Handling Equipment.
Ensure a positive and constructive work environment through effective communication and the quick resolution of issues.
Ensure all employees are aware of their responsibilities specific to food safety, legality, and quality.
Maintain a safe work environment by keeping the work area clean and clear of hazards. Report and address unsafe conditions immediately.
Maintain the required hygiene, safety, and quality standards on the production floor
Ensure all Food Safety programs are strictly adhered to.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Grade 12 (OSSGD) required.
Previous Forklift Truck driving experience is required.
Preference will be given to candidates who hold a post-secondary education preferred.
Excellent communication skills; both written and oral.
Must be competent with numbers and be able to demonstrate a high degree of PC literacy.
Ability to lead and motivate a team.

Tech 1, Bakery-Sanitation 2nd (West Columbia, SC, US, 29172)

As a member of the 2nd Shift Sanitation Department, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that our plant and grounds are clean and safe for everyone. You’ll handle the day-to-day functions of the sanitation department, making sure that our facilities are checked and cleaned daily. You’ll work with a team of dedicated professionals to consistently produce positive sanitation results that exceed our customers’ expectations.

Responsibilities:

Pre-rinse, wash, and sanitize equipment per company standards.
Visually inspect other equipment sanitor’s work and complete sanitation checklist following each wash.
Work directly with the sanitation manager and quality control technician to correct cleaning deficiencies that may exist after the inspection
Understanding and use of cleaning chemicals. Aspects include safety, measurements, and applications of the chemical, Apply basic math principles as they relate to product usage and dilution rates
Set up line and all equipment to company standards prior to a production run.
Understand and follow hazard analysis and critical control points, (HACCP) and good manufacturing practices (GMP).
Follow safety rules as it relates to Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Follow all safety and food safety policies and procedures.
Clean and Sanitize Baking /batching/ingredient prep equipment which includes but is not limited to: Pots and pans
All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
A minimum of two (2) years of manufacturing experience is required.
Food manufacturing experience is preferred

Shift: 2nd

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Supervisor, Bakery-Sanitation (Brantford, ON, CA, N3S 7X6)

Oversees and coordinates all sanitation team activities to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining the highest standards of hygiene throughout the bakery.

Responsibilities:

Ensure sanitation activities are completed on time and in accordance with the production/master sanitation schedule.
Ensure that all employees are fully trained and qualified in WHMIS and other chemical safety related programs prior to handling, storing, and using chemicals and operation of sanitation equipment.
Identifying opportunities to enhance sanitation processes, implementing improvements, and ensuring the proper use and maintenance of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
Maintain hygiene standards to meet company policies and industry certifications (GMP, HACCP).
Schedule and delegate tasks to sanitation operators to maintain cleanliness in all areas.
Conduct daily team meetings to communicate updates, address concerns, and provide feedback.
Prepare daily reports on sanitation activities.
Complete Accident Investigations for incidents involving the department or its team members.
Work with the Sanitation Training Coordinator to ensure proper training and cross training for all sanitation employees.
Maintain Master Sanitation Schedule (SAP Sanitation Work Orders).
Supervise sanitation operations in accordance with plant policies and procedures (Safety, GMP’s, HACCP).
Conduct routine inspections of lines (post cleaning) to ensure the line is fully clean and ready for Pre-op inspection.
Document and report inspection findings, implementing corrective actions as needed.
Provide technical input into the creation of technical documents (SSOP’s: Sanitation Work Orders).
Ensure all employees are aware of their responsibilities specific to food safety, legality, and quality.
Maintain the required hygiene, safety, and quality standards on the production floor

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 2-3 years related experience, within the food manufacturing sector would be preferred.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess post-secondary education in a food science, business, or technical engineering discipline.

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to climb, stand or walk for extended periods of time.
Use a computer keyboard and monitor more than 25% of total work time.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and extreme heat/cold.

The noise level in the work environment is often moderate to loud.
Working with or around chemicals.
Working at heights.

Manager, Bakery-Production (Ancaster, ON, CA, L9G3L1)

Responsibilities:

Manage, coach and develop Production Supervisors
Ensuring MDI protocols are followed (shift huddles/communication boards) across all lines
FSQA Internal Zone Audits (audit ready at all times)
Participate and responsible for building zone audit corrective and preventative actions
Responsible for all incident investigations/ follow-ups/corrective actions and support of all H&S initiatives
Daily/Weekly Loss Tree and waste analysis, follow up on high priority losses
Participate in building projects, product launches, departmental initiatives
Participate in weekly maintenance prep meetings and analyze PM WO completion rates
Ensure systems are in place to monitor all targets and lead development of processes to improve results including continuous improvement.
Work with the relative departments to evaluate impact of new products and/or projects on the bakery operations and help develop plans to address conflicts
Work proactively with support teams (maintenance, engineering, sanitation, QA, supply chain, HR, R&D, etc.) to support departmental objectives
Provide excellent leadership by example from the floor to your team, acting with honesty and integrity, ensuring that the Aspire core values are being promoted at all times.Monitor and review running budget costs results against the planned budget
Ensure all employees are aware of their responsibilities specific to food safety, legality and quality
Maintain the required hygiene, safety and quality standards on the production floor
Additional tasks as the business requires

Qualifications:

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with experience in report writing.
Strong team player who can be accountable for their area and support teams within and across functions.
Proven record in successful planning, decision-making and problem solving.
Quick thinker who shows initiative and has a strong mechanical aptitude.
Competence in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Hands-on, willing attitude.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Taking initiative to achieve results.
Interpersonal skills to maintain positive employee relations
Ability to lead and motivate a team
Dedicated and energetic.

Education, Technical Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Proficiency Level

Required

Minimum of 5-7 years relevant experience in managing and leading people and processes in a continuous process manufacturing environment.

Preferred

Preference will be given to candidates who possess post-secondary education in either a scientific, engineering or technical trades.
A background in bakery / yeast / frozen food manufacturing would be an advantage.

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Production Operator (Brantford, ON, CA, N3S 7X6)

As a valued member of our bakery team, you will operate machinery to prepare high-quality products while upholding safety and sanitation standards. We seek detail-oriented candidates passionate about producing excellent baked goods in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

Operation of high-speed continuous donut/bread/pastry production line
Setting up, operating, and monitoring the line equipment
Liaise with appropriate staff throughout the shift to ensure continuous process and quality standards
Keeping a working stock of raw materials required online at all times
Operate and monitor machinery that palletizes finished products as required
Data entry of inventory data into the warehouse management system as required
Operate forklift and manual lifting as required
Maintain the required hygiene, safety, and quality standards on the production floor
Other duties as required

Qualifications:

High school diploma / G.E.D required
Previous line experience in the food industry preferred
Ability to work rotating continental shift schedule- 2 weeks days and 2 weeks night (7-7)

General Labor, Production (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Monitor the units on the Proofer plates to ensure they are meeting quality specifications.
Align product on Proofer plates for efficiency as they travel to the oven.
Align units exiting the oven onto the cooling conveyor for maximum cooling.
Perform general sanitation cleanup of Proofer workstation and oven areas.
Assure cutting blades are sharp for cutting product and are disposed of properly.
Assist Oven Operator to maintain process control of the Proof Box and Oven.
Plan, direct, organize, and coordinate daily activities at the Rheon Line.
Verify floor batch time to assure dough is acceptable for forming units.
Verify texture of dough to assure product units will develop through the process system as expected.
Set and verify that the process line control parameters are to specifications.
Continually monitor controls to ensure that product is to specifications.
Assure that flour dusters are maintained filled at all times.
Monitor number of batch containers on floor to be processed to assure they do not exceed the line capacity.
Verify that targeted units per proofer plates are to target specifications.
Assure that mechanical line moving parts are functioning as expected. Report any mal-functioning or potential mechanical failures to supervisor.
Assure that the Rheon Line, workstations, are maintained organize and safe for working.
Awareness of Lockout/Tagout procedures and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.

Shift: 3rd Shift (10pm - 6:30 am **must work weekends)

Salary: $18.00/hr

General Labor, Production (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Monitor the units on the Proofer plates to ensure they are meeting quality specifications.
Align product on Proofer plates for efficiency as they travel to the oven.
Align units exiting the oven onto the cooling conveyor for maximum cooling.
Perform general sanitation cleanup of Proofer workstation and oven areas.
Assure cutting blades are sharp for cutting product and are disposed of properly.
Assist Oven Operator to maintain process control of the Proof Box and Oven.
Plan, direct, organize, and coordinate daily activities at the Rheon Line.
Verify floor batch time to assure dough is acceptable for forming units.
Verify texture of dough to assure product units will develop through the process system as expected.
Set and verify that the process line control parameters are to specifications.
Continually monitor controls to ensure that product is to specifications.
Assure that flour dusters are maintained filled at all times.
Monitor number of batch containers on floor to be processed to assure they do not exceed the line capacity.
Verify that targeted units per proofer plates are to target specifications.
Assure that mechanical line moving parts are functioning as expected. Report any mal-functioning or potential mechanical failures to supervisor.
Assure that the Rheon Line, workstations, are maintained organize and safe for working.
Awareness of Lockout/Tagout procedures and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.

Shift: 3rd Shift (10pm - 6:30 am **must work weekends)

Salary: $18.00/hour

Operator 2, Bakery- Palletizer (Alsip, IL, US, 60803)

Responsibilities:

Stack and build pallets that contain finished Par Bake product.
Monitor appropriate weight of finished product cases and verifies proper lot code.
Must record accurate number of cases and lot codes on pallets containing finished product.
During Thaw & Serve production, Palletizer hand prepares cases and applies labels, hand packs. Palletizes cases according to proper configuration.
Must properly wrap and label pallets.
Perform inspection of finished product cases for possible anomalies.
Follows rules and regulations to ensure food safety, quality, and legality.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.
Rotate positions with the case packer.
May be required to take on additional responsibilities or roles based on the needs of the plant.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED is preferred
Experience in the food industry is preferred
One year related experience and/or training
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Shift: 2nd

Hours: 3:45pm-2:15am

Hourly Rate: $19.00-$20.00

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.
Bakery Incentive Plan (BIP): Focused on achieving bakery-specific performance goals.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

General Labor, Bakery-Packing (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Packs production units in cases, according to case pack specifications.
Ensures product units being packed are to quality and product specifications, including color, weight, height, length, appearance, and core temperature.
Ensures that finished cases have been accurately coded and identified.
Places finished cases on pallets properly and labels pallets correctly.
Records packaging documents accurately and in a timely fashion.
Prepares box cartons with accurate labels for packaged products, and/or ensures that box labeler is accurately labeling cases.
Maintains sufficient materials for the Packaging Department, including but not limited to pallets, box cartons, box carton tape, master case inserts, baking instructions, pallet tags, correct retail bags, and correct box labels.
May assist in collating retail bags according to case counts based on the production schedules.
Completes duties in accordance with quality assurance, GMPs (good manufacturing practices), safety and other company programs and procedures, and in accordance with government codes and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
Previous experience in an automated or semi-automated packing environment is helpful.

Shift: 3rd 10:00pm-06:30am *must work weekends

Hourly Range: $18.00-$19.00

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Operator 3, Bakery - Day Off Relief (West Columbia, SC, US, 29172)

Responsibilities:

• Ensure food meets quality specifications

· Operate and adjust machinery & equipment to ensure accuracy and proper food specifications

· Maintain appropriate documents/reports

• Ensure work areas, machinery and equipment are clean, organized and adheres 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 (GMP’s)

· Adhere to production work schedule, running order and recipes

• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications:

· 3 Years Manufactjuring Experience

· Equipment and product knowledge

· Equipment and product troubleshooting ability

· Must be at least 18 years of age

Packing Operator (Wes Columbia, SC, US, 29169)

The Production Operator is under the direction of the Bakery Supervisor, and plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates daily activities of the Packaging and Retail Bagging Departments.

Accountabilities:

Performs duties as assigned by the Packaging Supervisor or their designee.
Ensures adherence to the daily production, packaging, and retail bagging schedule.
Coordinates, organizes, and assigns subordinates daily job tasks in packaging and retail bagging departments.
Verifies that metal detectors are operational and performs regular tests as directed by the Quality Assurance Department.
Monitors blast freezer temperature and core product temperatures to ensure product temperature specifications are met. Monitors products to ensure that other product specifications are met.
Informs maintenance department or Packaging Supervisor of equipment maintenance issues.
Adjusts and prepares inkjet coder for daily production. Monitors to ensure accuracy and legibility.
Ensures that lot codes, bar codes, use-by dates, case labels, and retail bags are correctly applied, used, or inserted into the cases according to specifications.
Ensures that sufficient packaging materials are available for daily activities (cartons, labels, retail bags, pallets, pallet tags, case tape, etc.).
Operates forklift and pallet jack to move product, including into and out of the freezer.
Completes duties, and ensures that subordinates complete their duties, in accordance with quality assurance, GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), safety and other company programs and procedures, and in accordance with government codes and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
Knowledge of inventory control software is helpful.
Forklift certification is preferred.

Shift: 1st

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Tech 2, Bakery-Sanitation (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

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 14 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.

Responsibilities:

Performs all tasks and duties required to ensure equipment is cleaned, sanitized, and operational for the next production run.
Knows and understands the operation and function of all sanitation cleaning equipment.
Knows the purpose and usage rate of all sanitizers and cleaning solutions.
Ensures all personal safety equipment is in good repair and maintains proper usage.
Maintains current on all updates to MSDS regarding cleaning solutions and sanitizers.
Communicates with co-workers and supervises all information relevant to the cleaning process.
Conducts on-the-job training of new sanitors and assists in training activities that support the manufacturing process.
Support “TEAM” concepts on major cleaning assignments
Works independently on projects, with limited supervision.
Knows and understands the operation and function of all plant waste removal equipment.
Keeps all equipment and work areas clean and free of debris.
Keeps accurate cleaning records of equipment and areas in accordance with SSOPs
Operates sanitation equipment cleaning equipment such as but not limited to; floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, pressure washers, and steam cleaners.
Other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is required
2+ years of experience in manufacturing / light industrial
5+ years of experience in Sanitation / Janitorial
Forklift certification is required.

Shift: 1st shift (6:00 pm - 2:30 pm must work weekends)

Specialist, Bakery-Electro Mechanic (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

The Electro-Mechanical Technician will maintain all of the plant and production electrical and control systems. This includes electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and network sub-systems. The incumbent will be responsible to train and coordinating the efforts of Electro-Mechanics on other shifts and assist as necessary in troubleshooting and documentation of root cause failure analyses. Work by direction from the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Planner, and/or Maintenance Manager, ensuring that the maintenance and production schedules are adhered to.

Responsibilities:

Maintain current documentation of all electrical and control systems including device hardware and software.
Assist Mechanics and other Electro-Mechanics in troubleshooting and repair of electrical or controls-related failures.
Train and coordinate activities of Electro-Mechanics on all shifts as necessary.
Work from offsite locations occasionally to assist with equipment troubleshooting and repair.
Maintain production equipment while running on a product production schedule. Perform electrical and mechanical inspection safely while equipment is in production.
During equipment down days, the Electro-Mechanical Technician will work on the production lines taking care of any corrective, preventive, or scheduled repairs in accordance with the company and/or machine vender specification.
In the event of an equipment breakdown, the Electro-Mechanical Technician will work alone or with a mechanic to determine the cause of the trouble, repair, and return the equipment back into production in the shortest time period.
Complete assigned tasks in accordance with government codes and regulations, GMP, safety, quality control, company programs, and procedures.
Primarily performs preventive, scheduled, or corrective repairs on batching and continuous process control systems, their networks, AC/DC and servo drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical components.
Maintain plant secondary systems for the supply of steam, hot and chilled water, pneumatic air, electrical power, refrigeration, HVAC, and emissions control (oxidation).
Maintain work records in accordance with work orders, backlog, and job assignment system.
Performs other duties as assigned.
May travel to various locations to purchase parts, attend training, or for other duties.
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

Qualifications:

AS/AAS degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering preferred or equivalent High school/military and practical experience in related field with a background in full machine and electrical control system installation.
Knowledge of Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi software, and preventative maintenance software preferred.
Must have the ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems design documentation and vendor-supplied documents including Process &Instrument Drawings (PID), electrical single line drawings, instrument loop drawings, electrical cable, routing and termination, mechanical diagrams and machine layout drawings.
Working knowledge of control system projects including Machine layout, control drawings, P&ID, system interconnection drawings, A/B-Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi basic and advanced programming and configurations.
Ability to perform basic and advanced math, and convert all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to interpret graphs and diagrams preferred.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Have the ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Have the ability to read and interpret work orders, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions. Ability to complete forms detailing maintenance work performed.

Shift: 1st

Salary Range: $38-$40/hr

Accounts Payable Analyst (Los Angeles, CA, US, 90045)

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Analyst to join our finance team in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate has at least three years of AP experience in a mid-size to large corporate environment and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. This role will support end-to-end AP functions, drive process improvements, and ensure accuracy and compliance in all outgoing payments.

Responsibilities:

Process high-volume vendor invoices, credit memos, and payment requests with attention to detail and compliance.
Analyze and reconcile vendor accounts, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies.
Perform three-way matching of POs, receipts, and invoices; ensure accurate GL coding and cost center assignments.
Review and validate employee expense reports for policy compliance and accuracy.
Coordinate weekly and monthly payment runs, including checks, ACH, and wire transfers.
Monitor and enforce adherence to internal controls, SOX compliance, and company policies.
Collaborate with procurement, operations, and vendors to resolve AP-related issues.
Support audit activities by preparing schedules and documentation as required.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and assist with automation initiatives.

Qualifications:

AA degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of accounts payable experience in a mid-size or large organization (e.g., $100M+ revenue or 500+ employees).
Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar).
Strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls.
Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data validation).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
Highly organized, with a focus on accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with shared services or multi-entity environments.
Familiarity with Concur, Ariba, or similar invoice automation tools.
Knowledge of 1099 compliance and California sales/use tax.

Salary Range: $69,000-$71,879

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.

General Labor, Bakery-Packing (Alsip, IL, US, 60803)

Responsible to ensure that product meets company specifications, and ensures that job duties that affect safety, legality, and quality standards are addressed. Perform duties and tasks routinely, adapts techniques to meet special needs, and apply basic skills.

Responsibilities:

Packer grabs the clamshell from the shelf above the conveyor and places it on a packing table.
Packer grabs one dozen cookies from the moving conveyor line and places them inside a clamshell.
After the packer fills the clamshell, it is placed on a conveyor that goes through a metal detector for the case erector to pack.
Repeats steps 1 and 2 continuously and communicates when clamshell materials are low.
Communicates and monitor cookie quality issues to the Lead or Operator immediately.
Maintains cleanliness of the work area.
Follows rules and regulations to ensure food safety, quality, and legality.
Maintains and establishes effective working relationships.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is required
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
One year related experience and/or training
Experience in food manufacturing is preferred

Shift: 2nd

Hours: 3:45 pm - 2:15 am

Hourly Rate: $18-$19 per hour

Tech 1, Bakery-Sanitation (18202, PA, US, 18202)

Helps handle day-to-day functions of the sanitation department.  Keep assigned equipment and area clean and ready for production.  Know how to handle cleaning Chemicals safely with the use of protective Equipment.  Follow safe work procedures and GMP regulations.  Responsible for ensuring the proper safe and efficient operation of their duties as required.  Adhere to the duty schedule and follow supervisory instructions as required. 

Responsibilities:

Work in accordance with G.M.P. (Good Manufacturing Practices) regulations.
Conduct safe and efficient cleaning of equipment and supplies.
Properly use and understand the limitations of cleaning compounds.
Understand and adhere to Safety Data Sheets. and product labels.
Crawl under, over, and around equipment in order to clean
Follow safety protocols while cleaning- confined spaces, high places, loud noises
Ensures that all sanitation tasks, and responsibilities are performed and completed with the highest quality possible
Assist the team in the processing plant area whenever necessary, in order to insure facility cleanliness
Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is preferred
Sanitation Experience as it relates to a manufacturing environment
Must be at least 18 years of age
Good communication and observational skills
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and must also adapt to frequent changes that occur on the production line

Shift: 3rd

Production Lead (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

The Production Lead is responsible for coordinating and organizing staff to produce various product varieties according to the production schedule. This role ensures products meet final expectations and adhere to product specifications. Ensure donut line positions (Sheeter, Mixing, Oven, and Packing) are covered throughout scheduled breaks during the daily production run.

Responsibilities:

Assist employees and operators by covering breaks and lunches in assigned areas.
Performs all duties and responsibilities of Lead operators in Mixing, Oven, Sheeter, and Packing areas.
Communicates with Quality Assurance, Sanitation, Maintenance, Shipping & Receiving to ensure responsibilities are met.
Provides coverage as needed when the Supervisor is absent.
Works other shifts as required by the supervisor, including rotating shifts as determined by the company
Assist and cross-trains workers in operating and setting up equipment in mixing, makeup stations, and oven/packing areas.
Assist Operators organizing and assigning the employees to their workstations.
Ensure staff adheres to the production schedule.
Suggest changes in working conditions and equipment use to increase efficiency.
Analyze and resolves work problems or assists workers in problem-solving.
Responsible for documentation: starter production report, downtime, batch reporting, lot # tracking, daily shaped batch report, and process control sheets.
Ensure efficient, accurate, and timely data entry in SAP for proper reporting.
Coordinates the work of employees in the production and packing department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities, including training, planning, assigning, and directing work; assisting in performance appraisals; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Collaborate closely with the Machine Operator and Lead.

Follow all applicable job procedures as outlined in the SOP manual.
Through Aspire AOE training understands and uses Centerline and CIL daily management systems
Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving process
Performs area walk daily to detect issues & defects to help reduce and maintain waste levels
Follows standard work procedures and trains others on current best approach to minimize system variation
Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by sharing improvement ideas with management and actively engaging in AOE pillar activities.
Adhere to GMPs and Health and Safety rules outlined in the employee handbook
Additional tasks may be assigned as needed

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED is required.
Three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
At least 1 year as a Lead operator experience and at least 6 months as an Ingredient operator or related experience
Prior experience in a fast-paced production or packing environment is preferred. Ability to understand and operate mixing process controls and makes adjustment when necessary.
Basic knowledge of dough mixing and operating mixing equipment
Ability to comprehend scale and temperature readouts
Ability to document mixing and ingredients data accurately and timely
Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word; Excel, (SAP) company software as required

Shift: 2nd (2:00 pm - 10:30pm)

Pay Rate Range: $25-$26 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Ingredient Operator (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Prepare ingredients accurately as specified by the recipe; feed starters, mother, potatoes, peppers, onions, etc.
Prepare and mix ingredients to specified mixing time and temperature.
Continually monitor and control the temperatures of dough during the mixing process and the final mixing stage of the dough.
Add ingredients in the order specified by a recipe to obtain desired characteristics.
Visually and physically verify the texture of the dough to assure targeted texture characteristics.
Monitor and control the efficiency of the Rheon Line to assure that dough mixes do not exceed the capacity of the Rheon Line.
Continually monitor and control ingredient inventory control.
Document mixing data accurately and timely.
Maintain mixing equipment clean and sanitize.
Identified batch containers accurately and weigh them as required.
Maintain coolers organized, and clean; assure ingredients in coolers are identified.
Maintain mixing and ingredient areas organized and clean.
Lift and dump 50 lbs. flour bags consistently for short periods of time.
Monitor that the starter on the floor does not exceed use time.
Assure mixing documents are completed at the end of the shift and placed in their designated place.
Works to maintain and improve 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.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
At least 6 months as an operator.
Ability to understand and follow a recipe.
Ability to understand and operate mixing process controls and makes adjustment when necessary.
Basic knowledge of dough mixing and operating mixing equipment.
Ability to comprehend scale and temperature readouts.
Ability to document mixing and ingredient data accurately and timely.
Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.

Shift: 3rd

Hourly Rate: $19

Sr Manager, Bakery (Newark, CA, US, 94560)

The Senior Operations Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies, processes, and programs in support of the Aspire system in order to ensure compliance with company requirements and to meet goals for servicing the customer. This position is fully accountable for meeting plant volume and operating plant objectives. This position will be responsible to meet/exceed established goals; food quality specifications, departmental KPI’s, departmental budgets, employee training, and employee safety.

Responsibilities:

Lead team to deliver and exceed performance metrics in areas of employee safety, food quality, customer satisfaction, production yields, efficiencies, labor costs, production costs with reduction in overall downtime and reduction in waste, production schedule adherence, housekeeping conditions, and continuous employee training
Ensure compliance with all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), regulatory and company policies and inspection audit ready at all times
Drive quality improvements and initiatives through functional team leadership
Oversee the coordination and scheduling of all departments to meet planning demand levels
Review Key Performance Indicator (KPI) statistics and provide weekly reports with detailed commentary, to include action plan for needed remediation
Assists in the annual budget process while monitoring and controlling budget of labor and departmental spend throughout the fiscal year.
Supports and drives bakery Continuous Improvement programs.
Provides and supports employee performance management with recognition, rewards, and resources that are focused on the development, motivation and engagement of all employees
Supports indirect departments to ensure compliance, to include Food Safety & Quality Assurance, Environmental Health & Safety, and Human Resources
All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree, or combination of college and equivalent experience
5-7 years manufacturing experience including supervisory experience
Excellent leadership, communications and team building skills
Good presentation skills
Computer literate with proficiency in Excel, Word and SAP inventory applications
Manufacturing experience in baking industry preferred
Handling dough and sheeting, plus working with freezers/freezer storage preferred
Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as production schedules, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Have the ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or colleagues in organization.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word processing software, Excel spreadsheet software and Outlook email software.
Travel as needed

Salary Range: $115,000-$150,000

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Operator 1, Bakery-Packing (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

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 14 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.

The Packing Operator is under the direction of the Bakery Supervisor or Area Lead, plans, organizes, directs and coordinates daily activities of Packaging and Retail Bagging Departments.

Responsibilities

Performs duties as assigned by the Packaging Supervisor or their designee.

Ensures adherence to the daily production, packaging, and retail bagging schedule.

Coordinates, organizes, and assigns subordinates daily job tasks in packaging and retail bagging departments.

Verifies that metal detectors are operational and performs regular tests as directed by the Quality Assurance Department.

Monitors blast freezer temperature and core product temperatures to ensure product temperature specifications are met. Monitors product to ensure that other product specifications are met.

Informs maintenance department or Packaging Supervisor of equipment maintenance issues.

Adjusts and prepares ink jet coder for daily production. Monitors to ensure accuracy and legibility.

Ensures that lot codes, bar codes, and use by dates, case labels, and retail bags are correctly applied, used, or inserted into the cases according to specifications.

Ensures all packaging documentation, including finished product report, spoils report, metal detector log, pallet tags, check list, and daily employee hour’s reports, and other documentation, is filled out accurately, legibly, and on time.

Ensures that sufficient packaging materials are available for daily activities (cartons, labels, retail bags, pallets, pallet tags, case tape, etc.).

Operates forklift and pallet jack to move product, including into and out of freezer.

Completes duties, and ensures that subordinates complete their duties, in accordance with quality assurance, GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), safety and other company programs and procedures, and in accordance with government codes and regulations.

Ensures subordinates are wearing the proper protective freezer clothing issued when performing job tasks in the freezer.

Maintains clean, organized, and safe work area, including wiping and washing equipment and tools; sweeping and mopping floors; and trash removal.

Ensures that subordinates are operating equipment safely and correctly.

Enters case production (finished goods) information into spreadsheet

Does data entry of production runs as per requirements of MOVEX/SAP

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

High School Diploma or GED

Two years of related manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of experience and training.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as production schedules, safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals in English

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to stand and walk; and use hands to finger, handle or feel equipment controls and materials. The employee is frequently required to twist, bend and stoop. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with the aid of a co-worker. The employee is expected to occasionally push/pull manual forklifts and other equipment. Frequent flexing, extending and turning of the neck and head are required.

This position requires employee to have adequate communicating and observational skills, including seeing, speaking and hearing, due to the operation of various types of moving equipment used in the bakery. These requirements are for the safety of the employee and co-workers. These requirements are also necessary for collecting and distributing information to subordinates and communicating with co-workers. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and color vision.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is regularly exposed to extreme cold (non-weather) conditions and to rapid changes in temperature, and occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather). The employee must be able to tolerate a work environment that contains flour dust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can get loud.

Shift: 1st

Salary Range: $19.00-$21.25/hr

Tech 3, Bakery-Maintenance (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Troubleshoots, repairs, fabricates, and/or installs electronic systems, complex gauges, instrumentation repairs, and new parts including mechanical and electronic interfaces;
Troubleshoots, repairs, adjusts, installs, and programs, electronic, electric, and pneumatic controls and instrumentation used to control and measure the performance of boilers; access to buildings; building automation systems; fire protection systems; material handling systems (elevators, etc.); time management systems; and energy measurement systems;
Programs PLC (programmable logic control) and/or microprocessor-based systems;
Calibrates instruments for accuracy requiring fine tolerances; recalibrate any instruments or gauges that do not meet the manufacturer's performance specification;
Rebuilds instruments when appropriate, including acquiring necessary parts and tools;
Maintains time and material records; prepares work reports in accordance with standard operating procedures;
Performs inspections and makes recommendations for system upgrades and renovations;
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Works to maintain and improve 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.

Qualifications:

Requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Minimum four (4) years experience in instrumentation, measurement, and control, electronics, electrical, and/or a mechanical program.
Associate's degree from a post-secondary technical school in Electronics or Process Instrumentation and Control preferred. Four (4) years of experience in industrial maintenance environment troubleshooting PLC software, I/O, and field devices and working with mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems preferred.
Certification as a journeyman in the instrumentation trade and ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CSST) Program Level II in addition to a high school diploma or GED may be substituted for the required education.
Experience working in a maintenance department, preferably in an automated food processing plant.
Basic knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) is preferred.

Shift: 2nd

Hourly Range: $36.00-$37.25

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Tech 3, Bakery-Maintenance (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Troubleshoots, repairs, fabricates, and/or installs electronic systems, complex gauges, instrumentation repairs, and new parts including mechanical and electronic interfaces;
Troubleshoots, repairs, adjusts, installs, and programs, electronic, electric, and pneumatic controls and instrumentation used to control and measure the performance of boilers; access to buildings; building automation systems; fire protection systems; material handling systems (elevators, etc.); time management systems; and energy measurement systems;
Programs PLC (programmable logic control) and/or microprocessor-based systems;
Calibrates instruments for accuracy requiring fine tolerances; recalibrate any instruments or gauges that do not meet the manufacturer's performance specification;
Rebuilds instruments when appropriate, including acquiring necessary parts and tools;
Maintains time and material records; prepares work reports in accordance with standard operating procedures;
Performs inspections and makes recommendations for system upgrades and renovations;
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Works to maintain and improve 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.

Qualifications:

Requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Minimum four (4) years experience in instrumentation, measurement, and control, electronics, electrical, and/or a mechanical program.
Associate's degree from a post-secondary technical school in Electronics or Process Instrumentation and Control preferred. Four (4) years of experience in industrial maintenance environment troubleshooting PLC software, I/O, and field devices and working with mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems preferred.
Certification as a journeyman in the instrumentation trade and ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CSST) Program Level II in addition to a high school diploma or GED may be substituted for the required education.
Experience working in a maintenance department, preferably in an automated food processing plant.
Basic knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) is preferred.

Shift: 3rd

Hourly Range: $36.00-$37.25

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Tech 3, Bakery-Maintenance (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Troubleshoots, repairs, fabricates, and/or installs electronic systems, complex gauges, instrumentation repairs, and new parts including mechanical and electronic interfaces;
Troubleshoots, repairs, adjusts, installs, and programs, electronic, electric, and pneumatic controls and instrumentation used to control and measure the performance of boilers; access to buildings; building automation systems; fire protection systems; material handling systems (elevators, etc.); time management systems; and energy measurement systems;
Programs PLC (programmable logic control) and/or microprocessor-based systems;
Calibrates instruments for accuracy requiring fine tolerances; recalibrate any instruments or gauges that do not meet the manufacturer's performance specification;
Rebuilds instruments when appropriate, including acquiring necessary parts and tools;
Maintains time and material records; prepares work reports in accordance with standard operating procedures;
Performs inspections and makes recommendations for system upgrades and renovations;
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Works to maintain and improve 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.

Qualifications:

Requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Minimum four (4) years experience in instrumentation, measurement, and control, electronics, electrical, and/or a mechanical program.
Associate's degree from a post-secondary technical school in Electronics or Process Instrumentation and Control preferred. Four (4) years of experience in industrial maintenance environment troubleshooting PLC software, I/O, and field devices and working with mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems preferred.
Certification as a journeyman in the instrumentation trade and ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CSST) Program Level II in addition to a high school diploma or GED may be substituted for the required education.
Experience working in a maintenance department, preferably in an automated food processing plant.
Basic knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) is preferred.

Shift: 1st (6:00 am - 2:30 pm must work weekends)

Hourly Range: $36.00-$37.25

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

General Labor, Packing (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Packs production units in cases, according to case pack specifications.
Ensures product units being packed are to quality and product specifications, including color, weight, height, length, appearance, and core temperature.
Ensures that finished cases have been accurately coded and identified.
Places finished cases on pallets properly and labels pallets correctly.
Records packaging documents accurately and in a timely fashion.
Prepares box cartons with accurate labels for packaged products, and/or ensures that box labeler is accurately labeling cases.
Maintains sufficient materials for the Packaging Department, including but not limited to pallets, box cartons, box carton tape, master case inserts, baking instructions, pallet tags, correct retail bags, and correct box labels.
May assist in collating retail bags according to case counts based on the production schedules.
Completes duties in accordance with quality assurance, GMPs (good manufacturing practices), safety and other company programs and procedures, and in accordance with government codes and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
Previous experience in an automated or semi-automated packing environment is helpful.

Shift: 3rd 10:00pm-06:30am *must work weekends

Hourly Range: $18.00-$19.00

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Maintenance Tech B (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

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 14 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.

The Maintenace Technician (Mechanic B) will primary, and maintain all of the plant and production electrical and control systems including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and network sub-systems. He will be responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance throughout the plant. Work by direction from the Maintenance Planner and/or Maintenance Supervisor, ensuring that the maintenance schedules are adhered to.

Responsibilities:

Maintain production equipment while running on a product production schedule. Perform electrical and mechanical inspection safely while equipment is in production.
During equipment down days, the Electro-Mechanical Technician will work on the production lines taking care of any corrective, preventive, or scheduled repairs in accordance with the company and/or machine vender specification.
In the event of an equipment breakdown, the Electro-Mechanical Technician will work alone or with a mechanic to determine the cause of the trouble, repair, and return the equipment back into production in the shortest time period.
Complete assigned tasks in accordance with government codes and regulations, GMP, safety, quality control, company programs, and procedures.
Primarily performs preventive, scheduled, or corrective repairs on batching and continuous process control systems, their networks, AC/DC and servo drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical components.
Maintain plant secondary systems for the supply of steam, hot and chilled water, pneumatic air, electrical power, refrigeration, HVAC, and emissions control (oxidation).
Maintain work records in accordance with work orders, backlog, and job assignment system.
Performs other duties as assigned.
May travel to various locations to purchase parts, attend training, or for other duties.
Works to maintain and improve 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.

Shift: 3rd

Hourly Range: $29-$35

Qualifications:

AS/AAS degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering preferred or equivalent High school/military and practical experience in related field with a background in full machine and electrical control system installation.
Must have the ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems design documentation and vendor-supplied documents including Process &Instrument Drawings (PID), electrical single line drawings, instrument loop drawings, electrical cable, routing and termination, mechanical diagrams, and machine layout drawings.
Ability to perform basic and advanced math, and convert all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to interpret graphs and diagrams preferred.
Depending on location, may require various licenses by local, county, state, or federal agencies. Requires valid driver’s license preferred.
Knowledge of Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi software, and preventative maintenance software preferred.

Production Operator II (West Columbia, SC, US, 29172)

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, organized and adheres 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 (GMP’s)

• Adhere to production work schedule, running order and recipes

• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications:

· 2 Years Manufacturing Experience

· Equipment and product knowledge

· Equipment and product troubleshooting ability

· Must be at least 18 years of age

• Read, Write and Math Skills

• Good communication and observational skills

Lead, Bakery- Rheon (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

The Production Lead is responsible for forming and cutting products according to specifications, ensuring line parameters and subordinate performance meet standards. Key duties include coordinating daily activities at the Rheon Line, monitoring dough texture and process line controls, and maintaining cleanliness and safety. This role requires effective communication with subordinates and supporting departments to meet production goals while controlling waste. Accurate and timely documentation of line checks and quality control is essential.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate, organize and assign work to subordinates.
Plan, direct, organize and coordinate the daily activities of the Rheon line.
Verify dough texture to ensure product units are developing through the process system as expected.
Establish and verify that process line control parameters are within specifications.
Continuously monitor controls to ensure product is within specifications.
Ensure flour dusters are filled at all times.
Monitor the number of batch containers on the floor being processed to ensure they do not exceed line capacity.
Verify that target units per proofer trays are within target specifications.
Ensure that mechanical moving parts of the line are functioning as expected. Report any malfunctions or potential mechanical failures to the supervisor.
Ensure that the Rheon line, workstations, are kept clean, organized and safe to work in.
Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) are followed by employees.
Communicate continuously with Lead Baker regarding dough conditions and quantities.
Accurately and timely record quality control checks.
Continuously weigh units to ensure product is within weight specifications.
Ensure all data entries are entered correctly and accurately for SAP reporting.
Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
At least 6 months working as a Senior Rheon Operator
Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.

Shift: 3rd (10:00 pm - 6:30am *must work weekends)

Operator 1, Bakery -15 pack Packer (West Columbia, SC, US, 29172)

Responsibilities:

Ensures adherence to the daily production, packaging, and bagging schedule.
Ensures that sufficient packaging materials are available for daily activities (cartons, bags inserter, liners, glue box machine temperature, etc.).
Make sure the bag inserter is within sealed temperature and that is free of residues.
Adjust the measurements in the case erector within specifications, size, length, width, and height, use measurement tape if necessary.
Completes bag verifications to assure proper sealing.
Completes the box strength verifications.
Feeds cases into machine and removes cases from discharge conveyor when needed.
Communicates equipment maintenance concerns to the appropriate team, including the Lead, Packaging Supervisor, or Maintenance department.
Ensures that products meet the highest standards for quality, legality and safety of each product and that manufacturing processes are efficient and complaint.
Ensure a safe and sanitary work environment by keeping the assigned area clean and tidy at all times and reporting any potential contamination and suspicious activity to a supervisor immediately.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of experience and training.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as production schedules, safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to complete routine reports
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software. Ability to learn new computer software as required by the company
High School Diploma or GED

Maintenance Manager (Hamilton, ON, CA, L8W 3K7)

Responsibilities:

Coordinates the activities of workers engaged in maintenance to promote uptime and eliminate excessive overtime in conjunction with the maintenance planner
Assigns workers to duties such as maintenance, repair or renovation and obtains bids for additional work from outside contractors
Directs contracted projects to verify adherence to specifications
Estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignments in conjunction with the maintenance planner
Interprets specifications and job orders to workers
Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of products
Analyzes and resolves work problems
Initiates plans to motivate workers to achieve goals
Initiates promotions, transfers, discharges and disciplinary measures

Plans ,administers and reports on maintenance budget
Purchases building and maintenance supplies, machinery and equipment and furniture
Manages the continual improvement and execution of the planned and preventative maintenance program for all site equipment
Ensure reliable weekly startup of all of all production areas
Deliver site initiatives relating to Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety and People
Manage the execution of the preventative maintenance program and continual improvement initiatives
Member of Food Safety Committee- Ensure that compliance to the policies and procedures of the facility and Regulatory and Customer requirements are being met
Ensure that all employees are aware of their responsibilities specific to food safety, legality and quality

Qualifications:

Required to possess general knowledge of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic technical
Ability to prioritize and delegate effectively
Knowledge of government regulations as they apply to OHSA
Computer literate – proven experience using Excel, Word and Outlook
Knowledge of GMP’s and HACCP
College or University degree in Mechanical Engineering/Technical Field
Technical training certificate, diplomas, or university degree in engineering

Preferred

5-7 years experience in a manufacturing environment

Tech 1, Bakery-Sanitation 1st (West Columbia, SC, US, 29172)

As a member of the Sanitation Department, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that our plant and grounds are clean and safe for everyone. You’ll handle the day-to-day functions of the sanitation department, making sure that our facilities are checked and cleaned daily. You’ll work with a team of dedicated professionals to consistently produce positive sanitation results that exceed our customers’ expectations.

Responsibilities:

Pre-rinse, wash, and sanitize equipment per company standards.
Visually inspect other equipment sanitor’s work and complete sanitation checklist following each wash.
Work directly with the sanitation manager and quality control technician to correct cleaning deficiencies that may exist after the inspection
Understanding and use of cleaning chemicals. Aspects include safety, measurements, and applications of the chemical, Apply basic math principles as they relate to product usage and dilution rates
Set up line and all equipment to company standards prior to a production run.
Understand and follow hazard analysis and critical control points, (HACCP) and good manufacturing practices (GMP).
Follow safety rules as it relates to Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Follow all safety and food safety policies and procedures.
Clean and Sanitize Baking /batching/ingredient prep equipment which includes but is not limited to: Pots and pans
All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
A minimum of two (2) years of manufacturing experience is required.
Food manufacturing experience is preferred

Shift: 1st

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Operator 3, Bakery- Production--Muffin (Ontario, CA, US, 91761)

Set up and monitors the operation of the Divider/V-Mag ensuring product meets Company standards and specifications.

Responsibilities:

Set up divider and inspect to assure it is ready to operate
Ensure doubles are removed before entry into proofer
Monitor dough consistency and communicate with Mixer Operator and Foreperson
Ensure dusters do not run out of Muffin-cornmeal
Ensure Monkey Paws timing inspected and aligned with proofer cups
Dough flow hopper to be scraped each hour and stairs kept clean of flour and dough
Complete appropriate documentation, notify Foreperson when outside established range
Ensure that our product meets the company's standards and specifications.
Complete, legible and accurate documentation.
Must communicate with Supervision of any Food Safety or Equipment concerns
All other assigned tasks.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred
Minimum 1 year in manufacturing or food environment
Clear and concise. Ability to read and write accurate and legible documentation

Shift: 3rd

Hourly Rate: $24.00 - $25.00

Maintenance Supervisor (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

As our Maintenance Supervisor, you will champion a culture of empowerment and learning, guiding teams to optimize performance through coaching, communication, and development opportunities. We seek an insightful strategist who can assess needs, implement improvements, and sustain engagement across diverse groups.

Responsibilities:

Meets with appropriate departments involved with weekly production schedules. Generates Maintenance shift schedule based on team meetings, line inspections, preventive maintenance (PM) requirements, work orders, and available resources.
Manages contractor work as required and as assigned.
Maintains detailed records of completed repairs, rebuilds, and line inspections.
Assesses, trains, mentors, and motivates direct reports, providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth.
Communicates performance standards and expectations to employees, recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments and counseling performance problems.
Coordinates, monitors, and utilizes the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Performs root cause analysis of machine downtime and recommends changes.
Utilizes the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess progress against objectives.
Conducts PM and work order audits.
Trains subordinates as needed in CMMS.
Coordinates major maintenance and capital projects as they occur across shifts.
Maintains plant facilities and grounds in accordance with relevant regulations, company and regulatory standards, and fiscal considerations.
Assists in the development of policies and procedures related to maintenance and safety.
Keeps abreast of the latest manufacturing technologies systems and engineering concepts to continually improve plant performance.
Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.
Knowledge of equipment set-up, functions, operating procedures, and preventative maintenance techniques.
Basic knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) is preferred.
Ability to read instructions, maintenance manuals, drawings, and specifications.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience working in a maintenance department, preferably in an automated food processing plant.
Ability to read and interpret work orders, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions to complete machine rebuilds and repairs. Ability to complete forms detailing maintenance work performed.
Knowledge of preventative maintenance software is preferred.

Shift: 1st

Salary: $90,000-$115,000

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Electro-Mechanical Specialist (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

The Electro-Mechanical Specialist will maintain all of the plant and production electrical and control systems. This includes electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and network sub-systems. The incumbent will be responsible to train and coordinating the efforts of Maintenance Specialist on other shifts and assist as necessary in troubleshooting and documentation of root cause failure analyses. Work by direction from the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Planner, and/or Maintenance Manager, ensuring that the maintenance and production schedules are adhered to.

Responsibilities:

Maintain current documentation of all electrical and control systems including device hardware and software.
Assist Mechanics and other Electro-Mechanics in troubleshooting and repair of electrical or controls-related failures.
Train and coordinate activities of Electro-Mechanics on all shifts as necessary.
Work from offsite locations occasionally to assist with equipment troubleshooting and repair.
Maintain production equipment while running on a product production schedule. Perform electrical and mechanical inspection safely while equipment is in production.
During equipment down days, the Electro-Mechanical Technician will work on the production lines taking care of any corrective, preventive, or scheduled repairs in accordance with the company and/or machine vender specification.
In the event of an equipment breakdown, the Electro-Mechanical Technician will work alone or with a mechanic to determine the cause of the trouble, repair, and return the equipment back into production in the shortest time period.
Complete assigned tasks in accordance with government codes and regulations, GMP, safety, quality control, company programs, and procedures.
Primarily performs preventive, scheduled, or corrective repairs on batching and continuous process control systems, their networks, AC/DC and servo drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical components.
Maintain plant secondary systems for the supply of steam, hot and chilled water, pneumatic air, electrical power, refrigeration, HVAC, and emissions control (oxidation).
Maintain work records in accordance with work orders, backlog, and job assignment system.
Performs other duties as assigned.
May travel to various locations to purchase parts, attend training, or for other duties.
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

Qualifications:

AS/AAS degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering preferred or equivalent High school/military and practical experience in related field with a background in full machine and electrical control system installation.
Knowledge of Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi software, and preventative maintenance software preferred.
Must have the ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems design documentation and vendor-supplied documents including Process &Instrument Drawings (PID), electrical single line drawings, instrument loop drawings, electrical cable, routing and termination, mechanical diagrams and machine layout drawings.
Working knowledge of control system projects including Machine layout, control drawings, P&ID, system interconnection drawings, A/B-Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi basic and advanced programming and configurations.
Ability to perform basic and advanced math, and convert all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to interpret graphs and diagrams preferred.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Have the ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Have the ability to read and interpret work orders, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions. Ability to complete forms detailing maintenance work performed.

Shift: 1st

Pay Rate: $40 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Manager, Bakery- Maintenance Utilities (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

- Ensure continuous operation of all utility systems and equipment to support production and facility needs.

Supervise utility systems operator-mechanics, ensuring proper licensing and proficiency.

Manage and schedule all utilities maintenance, including contractor work and shutdowns.

- Implement and oversee the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

- Serve as Facility Environmental Manager, maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, hazardous materials).

- Maintain records and training for Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Plans (RMP), and NJDEP programs.

- Lead or participate in the Hazmat team as needed.
- Coordinate technical analysis services (e.g., infrared scanning, vibration analysis, energy metering) to monitor equipment health.

- Manage the utilities’ reliability program, balancing proactive and reactive maintenance to ensure system uptime.

- Support major equipment bids and represent the company with vendors, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

- Monitor and manage utilities and energy budgets, reporting variances and improvement opportunities.

- Assist in developing policies, procedures, and annual budgets related to utilities and environmental compliance.

- Support quality, safety, and cleanliness standards across all assigned areas.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field is preferred, but proven work experience and proper certifications may be accepted in lieu.

5 to 7 years operations and maintenance management experience in a manufacturing environment requiring knowledge of refrigeration, steam, compressed air, industrial electrical systems, and automated manufacturing process controls

Must possess at minimum, a Blue Seal for Boilers and a Gold Seal for Refrigeration which is required by the state of New Jersey for operation of hazardous refrigeration and high-pressure steam systems.

Working knowledge of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation processes/procedures and Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).

Understanding of 480VAC 3-Phase electrical power as well as 277VAC lighting circuits.

Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits including low voltage AC/DC, 220VAC, and 230/240VAC.

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment.

Ability to read and interpret work orders, operating manuals and maintenance instructions. Ability to complete forms detailing maintenance work performed. Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.

Knowledge of Windows; Microsoft Office, AutoCAD; Internet software, and CMMS software is required.

Working knowledge of spoken Spanish preferred.

SAP experience

Salary Range: $130,000-$150,000

Operator 3, Bakery-Warehouse (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Operates all material handling equipment according to company guidelines and attends safety training annually.
Records the movement of all material movement within the Warehouse including raw materials, packaging, supplies, and finished goods in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Unloads inbound raw materials and loads outbound finished goods in accordance with company guidelines and procedures.
Completes duties and follows all company guidelines in accordance with safety and quality assurance to comply with all government codes and regulations.
Documents and reports all malfunctioning equipment to plant management.
Maintains clean, organized, and safe work area including but not limited to sweeping floors and trash removal.
Performs all other assigned duties related to plant warehouse operation.
Works to maintain and improve 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.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.
At least one year of deep-reach forklift experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A valid operating license for operating a forklift is preferred.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

Shift: 1st

Hourly Rate: $24.00

Electro Mechanic Specialist (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

The Specialist, Bakery-Electro Mechanic will maintain all of the plant and production electrical and control systems. This includes electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and network sub-systems. The incumbent will be responsible to train and coordinating the efforts of Maintenance Specialist on other shifts and assist as necessary in troubleshooting and documentation of root cause failure analyses. Work by direction from the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Planner, and/or Maintenance Manager, ensuring that the maintenance and production schedules are adhered to.

Responsibilities:

Maintain current documentation of all electrical and control systems including device hardware and software.
Assist Mechanics and other Electro-Mechanics in troubleshooting and repair of electrical or controls-related failures.
Train and coordinate activities of Electro-Mechanics on all shifts as necessary.
Work from offsite locations occasionally to assist with equipment troubleshooting and repair.
Maintain production equipment while running on a product production schedule. Perform electrical and mechanical inspection safely while equipment is in production.
During equipment down days, the Electro-Mechanical Technician will work on the production lines taking care of any corrective, preventive, or scheduled repairs in accordance with the company and/or machine vender specification.
In the event of an equipment breakdown, the Electro-Mechanical Technician will work alone or with a mechanic to determine the cause of the trouble, repair, and return the equipment back into production in the shortest time period.
Complete assigned tasks in accordance with government codes and regulations, GMP, safety, quality control, company programs, and procedures.
Primarily performs preventive, scheduled, or corrective repairs on batching and continuous process control systems, their networks, AC/DC and servo drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical components.
Maintain plant secondary systems for the supply of steam, hot and chilled water, pneumatic air, electrical power, refrigeration, HVAC, and emissions control (oxidation).
Maintain work records in accordance with work orders, backlog, and job assignment system.
Performs other duties as assigned.
May travel to various locations to purchase parts, attend training, or for other duties.
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

Qualifications:

AS/AAS degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering preferred or equivalent High school/military and practical experience in related field with a background in full machine and electrical control system installation.
Knowledge of Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi software, and preventative maintenance software preferred.
Must have the ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems design documentation and vendor-supplied documents including Process &Instrument Drawings (PID), electrical single line drawings, instrument loop drawings, electrical cable, routing and termination, mechanical diagrams and machine layout drawings.
Working knowledge of control system projects including Machine layout, control drawings, P&ID, system interconnection drawings, A/B-Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi basic and advanced programming and configurations.
Ability to perform basic and advanced math, and convert all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to interpret graphs and diagrams preferred.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Have the ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Have the ability to read and interpret work orders, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions. Ability to complete forms detailing maintenance work performed.

Shift: 2nd

Salary: $40

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

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Sanitation Technician (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Performs all tasks and duties required to ensure equipment is cleaned, sanitized, and operational for the next production run.
Knows and understands the operation and function of all sanitation cleaning equipment.
Knows the purpose and usage rate of all sanitizers and cleaning solutions.
Ensures all personal safety equipment is in good repair and maintains proper usage.
Maintains current on all updates to MSDS regarding cleaning solutions and sanitizers.
Communicates with co-workers and supervises all information relevant to the cleaning process.
Conducts on-the-job training of new sanitors and assists in training activities that support the manufacturing process.
Support “TEAM” concepts on major cleaning assignments
Works independently on projects, with limited supervision.
Knows and understands the operation and function of all plant waste removal equipment.
Keeps all equipment and work areas clean and free of debris.
Keeps accurate cleaning records of equipment and areas in accordance with SSOPs
Operates sanitation equipment cleaning equipment such as but not limited to; floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, pressure washers, and steam cleaners.
Other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is required
1 year of experience in manufacturing /light industrial environment is preferred
Forklift certification is required.
Sanitation experience in Food Manufacturing / Food Safety /Industrial Truck Experience
Weekends and Holidays may be required.

Shift: 3rd 10pm- 6:30am must work weekends

Hourly Rate: $20.00

Supervisor, Bakery-Planning & Procurement (Brantford, ON, CA, N3S7X6)

Responsibilities:

Work with all departments to help accommodate any special requests into the schedule
Work with production to make sure restrictions and anticipated plant thru puts are kept up to date and accurate.
Track Inventory and Sales, helping to optimize production and strategic plans.
Support or conduct weekly schedule meeting with bakery leadership.
Work with Central planning (US and Canada) to maintain inventories.
Assist or manage freezer capacity by tracking supply and demand numbers versus plan.
Work with international team to service non gmo food demand
Work with supply/demand planning to maintain forecast accuracy.
Verify customer forecast performance versus v actual sales.
Run production line capacity reports.
Other duties as reasonably assigned.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

High level of interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to speak clearly & logically with professionalism.
Ability to multi-task whilst maintaining a productive, organized work environment.
Personal integrity
A natural ability to build and maintain working relationships with both internal and external customers.
Attention to detail and highly organized in work methods.
Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner and accurately
Successfully working independently or in a team environment.
Possess strong analytical problem solving skills.
Mathematical reasoning skills

Education, Technical Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Proficiency Level

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent
Strong systems abilities in SAP and Excel
Relevant experience in a similar planning position

Preferred

Post secondary diploma preferred in a Supply Chain or material planning discipline.
3-5 yrs material planning or production scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time.
Use a computer keyboard and monitor more than 70% of total work time.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles and extreme cold.
The noise level in the work environment varies from none to moderate to loud.

Supervisor, Bakery-Sanitation (Newark, CA, US, 94560)

The leadership role of the Sanitation Supervisor is a subject matter expert (SME) for food manufacturing hygiene, equipment sanitation, and sanitary design. This role will drive program performance and provides leadership to hourly employees with the purpose of creating a safe and sanitary culture.

Responsibilities:

Chemical, pest control, building and grounds inspections and upkeep, and raw material inspection.
Supports company goals, processes, and procedures to ensure the highest quality products are produced in a thoroughly clean bakery environment.
Maintain master sanitation schedules and processes using Klenz software.
Apply knowledge, critical thinking, and problem-solving to resolve complex issues.
Utilize leadership and influential skills to develop, inspire, and energize your team toward a high standard of performance and self –accountability.
Develops and administers schedules, and performance requirements; has budget responsibilities.
Manages the coordination of activities of a department with responsibility for lean results including costs, methods, and staffing.
Develop and implement a World Class Bakery sanitation program incorporating corporate, third-party, and customer guidelines and procedures that ensures the highest quality products are produced in a thoroughly clean bakery environment.
Responsible for being the subject matter expert (SME) in understanding and complying with Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards (i.e. BRC, SQF)
Validate inspection procedures, records, and reports to ensure that tasks are performed to expectations.
Develop and monitor the sanitation department budget and expenditures.
Research and implement lean methods of cleaning that will benefit bakery sanitation efforts and company goals.
Develop and oversee partnerships with vendors and contractors

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience with at least 8 years of food manufacturing and sanitation experience within the food industry years of experience
5+ years of food processing sanitation experience including leadership experience
Experienced in a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard such as BRC or SQF.
HACCP certified
Bilingual preferred
Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Travel requirements of up to 10%

Shift: 3rd Shift

Salary Range: $78,000 - $88,000

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Licensed Millwright (Ancaster, ON, CA, L9G3L1)

As a skilled Millwright you will provide essential mechanical support to maintain our production facility’s equipment at peak performance. In this role, you'll perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and uphold a safe work environment, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless manufacturing operations. You’ll collaborate closely with other departments, contribute to ongoing process improvements, and maintain equipment according to GMP standards. Strong communication skills, attention to food safety, and a proactive approach to equipment maintenance are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities:

Provides mechanical support to all departments within the facility
Prevent premature breakdown of the equipment used in production and to operate the facility through continual preventative maintenance
Ensure a safe work environment through effective maintenance of equipment
Trouble shoot any mechanical breakdown in the production process to ensure minimal loss in manufacturing of our products
Work together with all other departments to ensure a productive team environment and the continuous improvement of the plant processes
Report any concerns and/or problems to supervisor through daily written and verbal reporting
Understands the mechanics of our facilities processing and packaging equipment and is able to maintain it
Ensure equipment operating, designed and installed to required GMP standards
Provide shift report to include parts used downtime and root cause analyses
Ensure that all employees are aware of their responsibilities specific to food safety, legality and quality
Adhere to all applicable job procedures as outlined in SOP manual
Adhere to GMP’s and Health and safety rules as outlined in employee handbook
Adhere to food safety practices and ensure they are being followed

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or equivilent
Certificate of Qualifications, Ontario Industrial Mechanic Millwright
Must hold a valid license, or proof of license from any province or country

PLC Maintenance Technician (Hazle Township, PA, US, 18202)

The PLC Technician will maintain all of the plant and production electrical and control systems. This includes electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and network sub-systems. The PLC Technician will be responsible to train and to coordinate the efforts of Maintenance Technicians on all shifts and assist as necessary in troubleshooting and documentation of root cause failure analyses. Work by direction from the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Planner and/or Maintenance Manager, ensuring that the maintenance and production schedules are adhered to.

Key Accountabilities

Able to perform repairs, modifications and installations of automated production equipment
Excellent mechanical aptitude.
Excellent safety aptitude.
Must demonstrate excellent trouble shooting skills.
Knowledge of VFDs, PLCs, PLC programming on multiple platforms including RS Logix and Factory Talk View programming.
Knowledge of servo drives, motor controls, pneumatics, hydraulics and power distribution.
Work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Able to handle multiple tasks with capability of prioritizing and planning work activities.
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness with ability to improve and promote quality and safety.

Responsibilities

Maintains troubleshoots, and repairs all manufacturing equipment such as wrappers, mixers, motors, conveyors, refrigeration systems.

Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit-breakers panels.

Connects power cables to equipment, such as electric range or motor, and installs grounding leads.

Monitors and ensures that the equipment is in excellent condition for operation.

Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on the equipment.

Repairs faulty equipment or systems.

Installs powers on the new manufacturing equipment.

Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.

Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.

Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.

Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.

Installs, modifies and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, SOVs, pressure regulators, and related equipment.

Repairs and maintains physical structure of facility.

Installs, programs, or repairs automated machinery and equipment such as robots and PLCs.

Maintain current documentation of all electrical and controls systems including device hardware and software.

Assist Mechanics in troubleshooting and repair of electrical or controls related failures.

Train and coordinate activities of Mechanics on all shifts as necessary.

Work from offsite locations occasionally to assist with equipment troubleshooting and repair.

Maintain production equipment while running on a product production schedule. Perform electrical and mechanical inspection safely while equipment is in production.

During equipment down days the PLC Technician will coordinate work on the production lines taking care of any corrective, preventive or scheduled repairs in accordance with the company and/or machine vender specification.

In the event of an equipment breakdown the PLC Technician will oversee the Mechanical Technician to determine the cause of the trouble, repair and return the equipment back into production in the shortest time period.

Complete assigned tasks in accordance with government codes and regulations, GMP, safety, quality control, company programs and procedures.

Primarily performs preventive, scheduled or corrective repairs on batching and continuous process control systems, their networks, AC/DC and servo drives, pneumatics, hydraulics and mechanical components.

Maintain plant secondary systems for the supply of steam, hot and chilled water, pneumatic air, electrical power, refrigeration, HVAC and emissions control (oxidation).

Maintain work records in accordance with work orders, backlog and job assignment system.

May travel to various locations to purchase parts, attend training or for other duties.

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.

Any other duties as assigned.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively.
Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Must have ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and control systems design documentation and vendor supplied documents including Process &Instrument Drawings (PID), electrical single line drawings, instrument loop drawings, electrical cable, routing and termination , mechanical diagrams and machine layout drawings.
Must have the ability to and adapt to, the use of a wide verity of control and/or programming software (i.e. – Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi and others).

Shift: 2nd

Hourly Range: $37-$38

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

Education, Technical Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Proficiency Level

Required

Must have HS diploma or GED.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience maintaining manufacturing systems and equipment in an automated plant.
A background in full machine and electrical control system design, installation and commissioning.
Food plant experience preferred.
Must have strong mechanical background in a production setting troubleshooting and repairing gearboxes, conveyors, sprocket/chains, belts, clutches, and brakes.
Must be able to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems up to 480v 3 phase, read and interpret electrical drawings and P&IDs.
Knowledgeable in use of all power tools, hand tools, welders, lathes, drill presses, etc.
Must be able to work any shift including weekends and holidays.

Preferred

Associates degree or certificate in electrical, mechanical or industrial automation engineering or related degree(s).
Rockwell PLC and Drives certification is highly desirable.

RS Logix and Factory Talk View programming

Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements

May be required to work off ladders or other similar devices in high places with proper safety equipment.
May be required to lift loads of 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Able to work at elevated heights with proper fall protection
Employee may be required to work in areas that are cold, wet, dusty, slippery or hot.
Frequently working in areas of loud noise.
May require employees to work in small/confined, or elevated areas
Schedule subject to change, based on needs.
Weekends, Holidays, and Overtime as required.

Tech 1, Bakery-Sanitation (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Perform all necessary tasks to ensure equipment is properly cleaned, sanitized, and ready for the next production run.
Understand the operation and functionality of all sanitation cleaning equipment.
Ensure personal safety equipment is in good condition and used properly.
Stay up to date with all Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) updates related to cleaning solutions and sanitizers.
Communicate relevant cleaning process information with coworkers and supervisors.
Provide on-the-job training for new sanitation staff and assist with training activities that support manufacturing processes.
Understand the operation and functionality of all plant waste removal equipment.
Accurately document cleaning records for equipment and areas in compliance with Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
Operate sanitation equipment such as floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, pressure washers, and steam cleaners.
Conduct plant walk-throughs to visually inspect tanks, blowers, chemical feed systems, aeration tanks, digesters, equalization tanks, and clarifiers.
Conduct monthly maintenance of lab probes and equipment, ensuring proper documentation.
Report any issues to Can-Do and complete monthly meter readings.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma /GED
Reading, writing and basic math skills required
2+ years of experience in manufacturing / light industrial
5+ years of experience in Sanitation / Janitorial
Genie lift certification is required
Weekends and Holidays may be required.

Shift: 3rd * 10pm- 6:30am must work weekends*

Hourly Wage: $20

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Electro-Mechanical Technician (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Maintain current documentation of all electrical and control systems including device hardware and software.
Assist Mechanics and other Electro-Mechanics in troubleshooting and repair of electrical or controls-related failures.
Train and coordinate activities of Electro-Mechanics on all shifts as necessary.
Work from offsite locations occasionally to assist with equipment troubleshooting and repair.
Maintain production equipment while running on a product production schedule. Perform electrical and mechanical inspection safely while equipment is in production.
During equipment down days, the Electro-Mechanical Technician will work on the production lines taking care of any corrective, preventive, or scheduled repairs in accordance with the company and/or machine vender specification.
In the event of an equipment breakdown, the Electro-Mechanical Technician will work alone or with a mechanic to determine the cause of the trouble, repair, and return the equipment back into production in the shortest time period.
Complete assigned tasks in accordance with government codes and regulations, GMP, safety, quality control, company programs, and procedures.
Primarily performs preventive, scheduled, or corrective repairs on batching and continuous process control systems, their networks, AC/DC and servo drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical components.
Maintain plant secondary systems for the supply of steam, hot and chilled water, pneumatic air, electrical power, refrigeration, HVAC, and emissions control (oxidation).
Maintain work records in accordance with work orders, backlog, and job assignment system.
Performs other duties as assigned.
May travel to various locations to purchase parts, attend training, or for other duties.
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

Qualifications:

AS/AAS degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering preferred or equivalent High school/military and practical experience in related field with a background in full machine and electrical control system installation.
Knowledge of Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi software, and preventative maintenance software preferred.
Must have the ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems design documentation and vendor-supplied documents including Process &Instrument Drawings (PID), electrical single line drawings, instrument loop drawings, electrical cable, routing and termination, mechanical diagrams and machine layout drawings.
Working knowledge of control system projects including Machine layout, control drawings, P&ID, system interconnection drawings, A/B-Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi basic and advanced programming and configurations.
Ability to perform basic and advanced math, and convert all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to interpret graphs and diagrams preferred.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Have the ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Have the ability to read and interpret work orders, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions. Ability to complete forms detailing maintenance work performed.

Shift: 3rd shift (10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.)

Pay Rate: $40 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Electro Mechanic Specialist (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Maintain current documentation of all electrical and control systems including device hardware and software.
Assist Mechanics and other Electro-Mechanics in troubleshooting and repair of electrical or controls-related failures.
Train and coordinate activities of Electro-Mechanics on all shifts as necessary.
Work from offsite locations occasionally to assist with equipment troubleshooting and repair.
Maintain production equipment while running on a product production schedule. Perform electrical and mechanical inspection safely while equipment is in production.
During equipment down days, the Electro-Mechanical Technician will work on the production lines taking care of any corrective, preventive, or scheduled repairs in accordance with the company and/or machine vender specification.
In the event of an equipment breakdown, the Electro-Mechanical Technician will work alone or with a mechanic to determine the cause of the trouble, repair, and return the equipment back into production in the shortest time period.
Complete assigned tasks in accordance with government codes and regulations, GMP, safety, quality control, company programs, and procedures.
Primarily performs preventive, scheduled, or corrective repairs on batching and continuous process control systems, their networks, AC/DC and servo drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical components.
Maintain plant secondary systems for the supply of steam, hot and chilled water, pneumatic air, electrical power, refrigeration, HVAC, and emissions control (oxidation).
Maintain work records in accordance with work orders, backlog, and job assignment system.
Performs other duties as assigned.
May travel to various locations to purchase parts, attend training, or for other duties.
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

Qualifications:

AS/AAS degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering preferred or equivalent High school/military and practical experience in related field with a background in full machine and electrical control system installation.
Knowledge of Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi software, and preventative maintenance software preferred.
Must have the ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems design documentation and vendor-supplied documents including Process &Instrument Drawings (PID), electrical single line drawings, instrument loop drawings, electrical cable, routing and termination, mechanical diagrams and machine layout drawings.
Working knowledge of control system projects including Machine layout, control drawings, P&ID, system interconnection drawings, A/B-Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi basic and advanced programming and configurations.
Ability to perform basic and advanced math, and convert all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to interpret graphs and diagrams preferred.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Have the ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Have the ability to read and interpret work orders, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions. Ability to complete forms detailing maintenance work performed.

Shift: 2nd shift (2:00 pm - 10:30 pm)

Pay Rate: $40 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Operations Manager (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

The Operations Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies, processes, and programs in support of the Aspire system in order to ensure compliance with company requirements and to meet goals for servicing the customer. This position is fully accountable for meeting plant volume and operating plant objectives. This position will be responsible to meet/exceed established goals; food quality specifications, departmental KPI’s, departmental budgets, employee training, and employee safety.

Responsibilities:

Lead and inspire team to deliver and exceed performance metrics in areas of employee safety, food quality, customer satisfaction, production yields, efficiencies, labor costs, production costs with reduction in overall downtime and reduction in waste, production schedule adherence, housekeeping conditions, and continuous employee training
Ensure compliance with all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), regulatory and company policies and inspection audit ready at all times
Drive safety, quality and process improvement initiatives through functional team leadership
Oversee the coordination and scheduling of all departments to meet planning demand levels
Review Key Performance Indicator (KPI) statistics and provide weekly reports with detailed commentary, to include action plan for needed remediation
Assists in the annual budget process while monitoring and controlling budget of labor and departmental spend throughout the fiscal year.
Supports and drives bakery Continuous Improvement programs.
Provides and supports employee performance management with recognition, rewards, and resources that are focused on the development, motivation and engagement of all employees
Supports indirect departments to ensure compliance, to include Food Safety & Quality Assurance, Environmental Health & Safety, and Human Resources
Foster a team environment focused on standard work and process control
Create strategic direction for department to satisfy future business needs and optimize operation financial performance
Partner with Human Resources with recruiting, hiring and performance management of team members

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree, or combination of college and equivalent experience
5-7 years manufacturing experience including supervisory experience
Manufacturing experience in food industry preferred
Ability to manage in a 24/7 production environment
Knowledge and experience with GMP compliant manufacturing
Excellent leadership, communications and team building skills
Computer literate with proficiency in Excel, Word and SAP inventory applications
Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as production schedules, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Have the ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or colleagues in organization.
Good presentation skills
Travel as needed

Salary: $110,000-$145,000

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Maintenance Manager, Bakery (West Columbia, SC, US, 29172)

Responsibilities:

Leadership and management of the Maintenance Department
Implement/Manage SAP, TPM and Asset Reliability programs
Establish and improve an effective preventative maintenance (PM) program
Establish and improve an effective predictive maintenance (PdM) program
Implement, drive and support Continuous Improvement program(s) which would include Lean Manufacturing efforts
Provide maintenance resources to assist in achieving pertinent plant objectives
Work closely with EHSS resources to ensure that a safe working environment is established and adherence to all environmental regulations
Maintain facility/production line conditions to meet established GMPs and HAACP. Establish and maintain departmental SOPs to meet this goal. Ensure processes meet or exceed government requirements under OSHA, GMP, EPA, AIB, etc.
Monitor and drive production line(s) OEE, specifically focused on the asset availability component.
Provide continuous improvement-based leadership and pertinent communication to all department personnel as necessary
Develop and report all network and plant specific KPI’s. Use results to discuss and improve performance with the Maintenance team
Manage Maintenance Department spending. This includes the development of necessary budgets as well as proper adherence. This would include electricity, water, sewer, all R&M equipment, machinery supplies, outside services, maintenance labor, etc.
Prepare and execute any pertinent Capital requirements
Collaborate with Plant Operations Manager(s) and Plant Productions Scheduler(s) to assure production needs and changes can be met
Direct contractors and project team members, accordingly, to ensure the quality of work meets all professional, governmental, local and plant standards
Direct, through supervisors, employees engaged in installing and repairing equipment. This includes electricians, mechanics, other trades and technicians, etc.
Inspect completed work for conformance to blueprints, specifications and code. Seek opportunities for improvement and coach staff on findings
Align with Asset Reliability and Maintenance Systems COE on all programs, processes and initiatives
Other duties that may be assigned

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

LEAN manufacturing experience
Has strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Problem-solving, analytical, and trouble-shooting skills required to resolve manufacturing, procurement and logistics issues
Ability to read, analyse and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers and employees.
Ability to calculate such things as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Able to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
Demonstrated leadership capability with strong follow through skills
Strong organizational skills combined with planning and prioritizing aptitude

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Computer skills that include the use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
CMRP certification; preferred

Qualifications:

BS degree in Engineering or relevant technical field

Previous experience as a Maintenance Manager or Supervisor
7+ years in a manufacturing environment
Travel 0 to 5%
Builds Trust - Interacts with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.
Initiates Action – Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required; is proactive.
Adaptability – Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures.
Build Partnerships – Identifies opportunities and takes action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goal.
Strategic Decision Making – Obtains information and identifies key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-range goal or visions; commits to a course of action to accomplish a long-range goal or vision after developing
Contributes to Team Success – Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals

Maintenance Technician II (West Columbia, SC, US, 29172)

As a Maintenance Technician II, you'll play a crucial role in keeping our production equipment running smoothly and efficiently. You'll perform preventive and corrective maintenance, assist production teams with troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and PLC system issues, and ensure equipment operates safely within our production schedule. This hands-on role requires experience with power tools, machinery, and maintenance management systems, along with a commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.

Responsibilities:

Performs preventive, scheduled and corrective repairs on equipment, reports findings to supervisor and takes appropriate action.
Assists production workers in diagnosing malfunctions in systems and equipment. Tests equipment after repairs, changeovers or extended downtime
Assists with or executes major equipment overhauls. Assists with or performs the troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatic, plumbing and PLC Software problems.
Maintans production equipment while operating on a defined production schedule.
Operates general machinery and tools including saws, drills, power tools, scissor lifts, forklifts, etc
Interacts with and maintains records in accordance with Maintenance Management System requirements and job assignments and communicates via email, all with the use of computer systems.
Completes duties in accordance with quality assurance, GMPs, safety and other company programs and procedures, and in compliance with government code and regulations.
Maintains clean, organized and safe work area, including wipe and washing equipment and tools, sweeping and mopping floors, and trash removal.
Confers with and coordinates activities with Bakery personnel and other departments to minimize disruptions to production and maintenance schedules.
Escorts contractors while in the bakery facility on scheduled visits.
Performs other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications:

High school diploma with a minimum of 3 years mechanical and/or electrical experience in industrial and manufacturing machinery OR 5 years mechanical and/or electrical experience in industrial and manufacturing machinery is required. Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field preferred
Advanced Electrical, Refrigeration, Welding, Boiler/Air Compressor and Machinist experience
Must have ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and control systems design documentation and vendor supplied documents including Process & Instrument Drawings (PID), electrical single line drawings, instrument loop drawings, electrical cable, routing and termination, mechanical diagrams and machine layout drawings
Experience in two of the following skills: refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and food manufacturing process controls
Knowledge of equipment set-up, functionality, operating procedures and preventative maintenance techniques
Able to handle multiple tasks with capability of prioritizing and planning work activities.

Shift: 3rd

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Maintenance Technician III (West Columbia, SC, US, 29172)

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for all activities involving maintenance and operation of the plant utilities inclusive of the following: ammonia refrigeration system, frozen packaged units, and HVAC, high and low-pressure steam boiler systems, thermal oil process boiler systems, hot water generator, thermal oxidizer, compressed air systems, electrical distribution, building sprinkler systems and all supporting equipment.

Responsibilities:

Maintains the following equipment: Ammonia refrigeration system, Freon packaged refrigeration units and building heating and air conditioning equipment, high and low-pressure steam boiler systems, thermal oil process boiler systems, hot water generator, thermal oxidizer, compressed air systems, electrical distribution equipment, building sprinkler systems, and any other supporting equipment as directed by management.
Performs duties as assigned by the Utilities Supervisor, Systems Area Lead, and/or Maintenance Supervisor
Insures continuous operation of all the facility utility systems and peripheral equipment to support the requirements of the production schedule and facility conditions. This requires proper coordination of all operations and maintenance utility equipment.
Coordinates both internal and external resources for maintenance of the facility.
Assists in the development of all environmental programs required from local, state, and federal agencies.
Assists in the recordkeeping and training requirements for all components of the Process Safety Management/Risk (PSM/RMP management plans to achieve compliance with state and federal guidelines.
Provides technical analysis and services to provide real-time data on the status of refrigeration and operational equipment.
Takes a leadership role on the emergency response team in the event of the release of hazardous chemicals.
Maintains boiler cooling tower chemistry to insure safe and proper boiler operation. Works with the water treatment supplier to assure the equipment is operating correctly.
Assures the ammonia compressors are operating safely and efficiently to reduce energy consumption.
Performs preventative maintenance on equipment to maintain good working condition.
Troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and plumbing.
Utilizes drawings, technical records, and vendor diagrams to complete Preventative Maintenance documents (PM’s) related to machine overhauls and repairs.
Handles maintenance emergencies as required.
Completes duties in accordance with quality assurance, Good Manufacturing Practices, safety, and other company programs and procedures, and in accordance with government codes and regulations.
Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area, including wiping and washing equipment and tools; sweeping and mopping floors; trash removal.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Knowledge of equipment setup, functions, operating procedures, and preventative maintenance techniques.
Basic knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) is preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of industrial utility systems.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of best practices in maintenance and safety management.
Knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation processes/procedures, and HACCP.
Knowledge of state and federal regulatory requirements as related to plant and utilities systems’ operations, safety, and environmental agencies.
Knowledge of the best available energy management practices and procedures.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment

Shift: 3rd

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

General Labor, Bakery-Packing (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Accountabilities:

Packs production units in cases, according to case pack specifications.
Ensures product units being packed are to quality and product specifications, including color, weight, height, length, appearance, and core temperature.
Ensures that finished cases have been accurately coded and identified.
Places finished cases on pallets properly and labels pallets correctly.
Records packaging documents accurately and in a timely fashion.
Prepares box cartons with accurate labels for packaged products, and/or ensures that box labeler is accurately labeling cases.
Operates various packaging equipment, which may include but is not limited to metal detectors, product counters, case erector/bag inserters, conveyors, box labelers, box tapers, pallet jacks, pallet wrappers, and bag counters.
Maintains sufficient materials for the Packaging Department, including but not limited to pallets, box cartons, box carton tape, master case inserts, baking instructions, pallet tags, correct retail bags, and correct box labels.
May assist in collating retail bags according to case counts based on the production schedules.
Completes duties in accordance with quality assurance, GMPs (good manufacturing practices), safety and other company programs and procedures, and in accordance with government codes and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
Previous experience in an automated or semi-automated packing environment is helpful.

Shift: 1st 6:00am-02:30pm *must work weekend

Pay Rate: $18 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

General Labor, Bakery-Production (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Monitor the units on the Proofer plates to ensure they are meeting quality specifications.
Perform general sanitation cleanup of Proofer workstation and oven areas.
Assist Oven Operator to maintain process control of the Proof Box and Oven.
Awareness of the daily production shift schedule.
Verify floor batch time to assure dough is acceptable for forming units.
Verify texture of dough to assure product units will develop through the process system as expected.
Set and verify that the process line control parameters are to specifications.
Continually monitor controls to ensure that product is to specifications.
Monitor number of batch containers on floor to be processed to assure they do not exceed the line capacity.
Verify that targeted units per proofer plates are to target specifications.
Awareness of Lockout/Tagout procedures and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Ability to define and solve problems.
Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.

Shift: 1st (6 am - 2:30 pm **must work weekends)

Pay Rate: $18 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Operator 1, Bakery-Oven (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

The Bakery Oven Operator is responsible for the precise baking of various products, adhering to specific baking profiles. This includes monitoring product quality throughout the baking process, from the proofer to the cooling conveyor, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. This role also involves some team leadership and coordination responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Ensure product is formed and sliced to meet specifications.
Monitor product quality on proofer plates and exiting the oven.
Optimize product alignment on proofer plates for efficient oven entry.
Coordinate activities of oven area employees, including training, work assignment, and direction.
Ensure proper alignment of baked product onto the cooling conveyor.
Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the proofer and oven areas.
Manage cutting blades, ensuring sharpness and proper disposal.
Assist operator to maintain process control of the Proof Box and Oven
Ensure all data entry is entered accurately and on a timely manner.
Through Aspire AOE training understands and uses Centerline and CIL daily management systems
Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving process
Performs area walk daily to detect issues & defects to help reduce and maintain waste levels
Follows standard work procedures and trains others on current best approach to minimize system variation
Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by sharing improvement ideas with management and actively engaging in AOE pillar activities.

Adhere to GMPs and Health and Safety rules outlined in the employee handbook, including:
- Maintains a clean, organized, and safe working environment in assigned production areas and workstations.
- Immediately report any unsafe conditions, incidents, or injuries to a supervisor or lead hand.
- Using all required personal protective equipment.

Adhere to and ensure compliance with food safety practices, including:
- Maintaining all tools in good repair and reporting any broken, damaged, or missing tools to a supervisor or lead hand (do not discard damaged tools).
- Following all GMPs, including maintaining personal hygiene, handwashing/sanitizing, and cleaning up spills (ingredients, water, debris, wood, etc.).
- Report any issues or deviations to supervisors, including immediately reporting any potential contamination or suspicious activity to line leadership.
- Reporting any unusual people or behaviors to a supervisor as a part of food security protocols.

Additional tasks may be assigned as neede

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED is required
Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to work with computers and operating screens.

Shift: 1st Shift 6am-2:30pm ( Must be able to work weekends)

Hourly Rate: $20.00/hr

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Operator 3, Bakery-Packing (Hazleton, PA, US, 18202)

Responsibilities:

Communication & Issue Resolution: Carry company radio at all times, serve as first contact for operational issues, and report problems to appropriate departments (maintenance, sanitation, quality assurance) with urgent matters escalated immediately to production supervisors.
Break Coverage Management: Coordinate and provide break relief for all positions in assigned area, including temporary employees, while ensuring proper break rotation and completion of all duties during coverage periods.
Production Coordination: Communicate with team members regarding line status changes, changeovers, start-up and end times, and collaborate to maintain safe and efficient workflow throughout production runs.
Quality Assurance & Safety: Execute HACCP plan requirements, conduct and record metal detector checks, validate materials and labeling accuracy, and report any products not meeting company quality standards.
Team Support & Training: Assist team members with troubleshooting, provide training to new employees and temporary staff, and support colleagues to ensure production efficiency before involving supervisors.
Workspace Management: Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized work areas, manage waste disposal and animal feed bins, and ensure proper removal at shift changes or product changeovers.
Production Operations: Perform machinery adjustments, handle equipment start-ups and shutdowns, validate production materials, and print/prepare necessary labels for production runs.
Shift Transition: Ensure proper setup for incoming shift and communicate all relevant manufacturing process information to maintain continuity.
Asset Care & Compliance: Maintain company equipment and facilities in safe, clean condition while following all safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Flexible Support: Adapt to various job assignments based on production needs and perform additional duties as required to meet production and efficiency standards.
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Good communication skills, in English.
Ability to read and write in English, and use of basic math and time keeping.
Able to make logical decisions

High school diploma or GED and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Previous work history in a food manufacturing facility.

Physical Requirements

Standing, walking, climbing, bending, twisting, stooping may be required while performing these job duties.
Able to lift or move (push or drag) 50 lbs.
Frequently carrying more than 20lbs.
Able to handle or feel frozen objects.
Requires an employee to have adequate communication and observational skills.
Frequent head, neck and hand/wrist movement.

Work Environment

Able to operate and work with mechanical and electrical machines.
Employee may be required to work in areas that are cold, wet, dusty, slippery, or hot.
Frequently working in areas of loud noise.
May require employees to work in small/confined, or elevated areas.
Production schedule subject to change, based on needs.
Weekends, Holidays, and Overtime as required.

FSQA Technician II (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Understanding of and demonstrates Aspire Bakeries core values and acts with integrity, takes ownership in their work, proactively identifies the needs of our customers, generates creative and new ideas, and promotes an environment where our people and foods are safe.
Understanding of the Food Safety and Quality Objectives and Global Food Safety and Quality Policy.
Verifies all applicable Aspire Bakeries, international, national, state, and local food regulations and complying with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards (i.e. BRC, SQF).
Ensure that our foods meet Aspire Bakeries standards and specifications.
Understanding and identification of non-conforming raw materials, semi-finished and finished foods. (Training will be provided)
Report food safety and quality non-conformances and deviations to FSQA Manager. Placing food or equipment on hold physically and in SAP for further evaluation.
Communicate any human, food, or equipment safety concerns to Supervision immediately.
Support the Hazard Analysis & Risk-Based Preventive Controls Food Safety Team in the implementation of an effective Food Safety plan focused on the elimination of biological, chemical, physical and economically motivated hazards from our foods.
Complete sensory, physical, and packaging evaluations on finished food and report the results to bakery management.
Conduct sampling, testing, and documentation including procedures and records.
Understanding and verification of 21 CFR 117 Subpart B Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), basic understanding of 21 CRF 117 Subpart C Preventive Controls, Prerequisite and Preventive Control Programs and Critical Control Points (HACCP).
Provide clear and appropriate communication of food safety and quality issues to management and colleagues at shift change
Perform other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is required. Some college science courses or experience in the food industry preferred.
Certified in HARPC (Hazard Analysis and Risk-based Preventive Controls), Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard such as BRC or SQF or ability to obtain certification within one year
3-5 years related experience in a food safety quality assurance role
Equipment and food knowledge and troubleshooting ability
Ability to operate scales, metal detection and imaging devices, ovens and other instrumentation and measuring devices

Shift: 2nd Shift 2pm- 10:30pm

Pay Rate: $24 per hour

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

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Clerk, Bakery-Production (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Prepare and distribute various production reports

Verify the accuracy and completeness of all production data; follow up with Supervisors, Foremen, or Leads to resolve discrepancies.

Perform Process Order (PO) verifications in SAP.

Track and manage attendance records for production and packing employees.

Ensure timely and accurate SAP reporting; escalate any issues to the Inventory Manager.

Verify completeness and accuracy of all received data in accordance with company policies; follow up with Supervisors, Foremen, or Leads for any missing information.

Manage the supply cage and ensure availability of all necessary production supplies.

Prepare and submit the PCH report to the Accounting Department on schedule.

Collaborate with the production team to implement the PCE system.

Act as a SME for PCE and be a trainer for new hires as needed.

Complete physical inventory cycle counts and reconciles against SAP inventories for all PSA locations.

Generate and report weekly inventory data for bulk flour, starter, and water.

Print and maintain the production shell with all relevant production data.

Support quality, safety, and compliance initiatives by maintaining a clean and organized work area and reporting any concerns immediately.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.

Experience: Six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Communication Skills:

Microsoft Office processing software (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Inventory management systems preferred

Shift: 3rd

Hourly Rate: $21.50-$22.50

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and climb or balance.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); extreme cold (non-weather) and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

General Labor, Bakery-Production (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Monitor the units on the Proofer plates to ensure they are meeting quality specifications.
Align product on Proofer plates for efficiency as they travel to the oven.
Align units exiting the oven onto the cooling conveyor for maximum cooling.
Perform general sanitation cleanup of Proofer workstation and oven areas.
Assure cutting blades are sharp for cutting product and are disposed of properly.
Assist Oven Operator to maintain process control of the Proof Box and Oven.
Plan, direct, organize, and coordinate daily activities at the Rheon Line.
Verify floor batch time to assure dough is acceptable for forming units.
Verify texture of dough to assure product units will develop through the process system as expected.
Set and verify that the process line control parameters are to specifications.
Continually monitor controls to ensure that product is to specifications.
Assure that flour dusters are maintained filled at all times.
Monitor number of batch containers on floor to be processed to assure they do not exceed the line capacity.
Verify that targeted units per proofer plates are to target specifications.
Assure that mechanical line moving parts are functioning as expected. Report any mal-functioning or potential mechanical failures to supervisor.
Assure that the Rheon Line, workstations, are maintained organize and safe for working.
Awareness of Lockout/Tagout procedures and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.

Shift: 3rd Shift (10pm - 6:30 am **must work weekends)

Pay Rate: $18 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Line Operator Union Canada (Winnipeg, MB, CA, R2X1R2)

Position Purpose

To ensure the proper setup, organization and running of production lines. To utilise resources, equipment and people in the safest and most effective manner based on production schedules to achieve quality and production standards.

Key Accountabilities

Production workers are responsible for safe and efficient handling of baked products (Muffins, Brownies, Loaf cakes etc.) and packaging of these products in their appropriate packaging.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor a high speed continuous production line including aligning products on moving conveyors.
Required to bring all quality and safety concerns to supervisory staff’s attention
Responsible to ensure workstation and floor is clean and free of unwanted & hazardous materials throughout entire shift and after shift
Visually observes products through every stage of production and remove waste products from assembly line, ensuring products are placed into proper waste bins as required, and inspect products for quality deviations.
Adhere to (Good Manufacturing Procedures) GMP’s and Health and Safety rules as outlined in Employee Handbook including, but not limited to:
- The use of (Personal Protective Equipment) PPE such as company issued hearing protection, hair and beard nets, gloves, and white jackets.
Ensure (Good Manufacturing Procedures) GMP’s and safe food handling practices are being followed at all times
- Follow all GMPs including maintaining personal hygiene, washing/ sanitizing hands.
- Check all tools are cleaned and maintained in good repair. Report and broken, damaged, or missing tools to your supervisor who will ensure proper policies are followed
Perform other duties as assigned

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Ability to work in a fast paced environment with accuracy in order to keep up with the production process
Able to work with minimum supervision in a diverse team environment
Ability to punch in an out for every break/ shift with company time clock system.

Education, Technical Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Proficiency Level

Required

Good understanding and application of English oral and written communication skills
Must be able to understand the scheduling process, quality training and safety policies and procedures after training completion
Completed (minimum) Grade 12 education or equivalent, with basic math skills

Preferred

Able to work all shifts as assigned with open flexibility
Able to effectively communicate with leads, co-workers and department staff from all areas of operation
Previous experience in factory or warehouse setting is considered an asset
Has knowledge of the structure and function of production equipment

Physical Requirements

Physically capable of performing all repetitive line function duties such as reaching, bending, lifting, and spreading
Physically capable of standing for long periods of time and lifting 20 lbs.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and extreme cold.
The noise level in the work environment is often moderate to loud.

Manager, Commercialization Canada Temporary (Brantford, ON, CA, N3S 7X6)

As a Commercialization Manager, you will drive the end-to-end project management of new food product launches, ensuring seamless execution from initial concept through market rollout. You will lead cross-functional teams, foster collaboration, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with business objectives. Your role will be instrumental in translating ideas into successful commercial products through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee Full Project Lifecycle: Manage the commercialization process for new food products, from business brief kickoff to final sign-off and launch.
Lead Cross-Functional Teams: Inspire, guide, and coordinate teams across R&D, marketing, operations, supply chain, and external partners to achieve project goals.
Develop and Execute Project Plans: Create detailed project plans, establish timelines, allocate resources, and drive accountability to ensure milestones are met.
Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact, maintaining clear and consistent communication with business leads, internal sponsors, management, and clients.
Monitor Progress and Costs: Track project budgets, timelines, and deliverables; proactively identify and address risks, issues, and changes.
Studio Art Management: Oversee the development and release of studio art and packaging assets, ensuring alignment with brand and regulatory requirements.
Status Reporting: Prepare and deliver accurate status reports, risk assessments, and resource requests to keep all stakeholders informed.
Thought Leadership: Champion best practices in commercialization, driving continuous improvement and innovation in project execution.
Project Tracking: Maintain up-to-date project trackers with weekly updates on tasks, deadlines, and deliverables.
Multi-Project Management: Efficiently manage multiple concurrent projects within a complex, matrixed organizational environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Food Science, Project Management, or related field.
5+ years of project management experience, preferably in food manufacturing or CPG.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with commercialization processes and studio art/packaging development is a plus.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000

Electro Mechanic Specialist (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

The Maintenance Specialist will maintain all of the plant and production electrical and control systems. This includes electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and network sub-systems. The incumbent will be responsible to train and coordinating the efforts of Maintenance Specialist on other shifts and assist as necessary in troubleshooting and documentation of root cause failure analyses. Work by direction from the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Planner, and/or Maintenance Manager, ensuring that the maintenance and production schedules are adhered to.

Responsibilities:

Maintain current documentation of all electrical and control systems including device hardware and software.
Assist Mechanics and other Electro-Mechanics in troubleshooting and repair of electrical or controls-related failures.
Train and coordinate activities of Electro-Mechanics on all shifts as necessary.
Work from offsite locations occasionally to assist with equipment troubleshooting and repair.
Maintain production equipment while running on a product production schedule. Perform electrical and mechanical inspection safely while equipment is in production.
During equipment down days, the Electro-Mechanical Technician will work on the production lines taking care of any corrective, preventive, or scheduled repairs in accordance with the company and/or machine vender specification.
In the event of an equipment breakdown, the Electro-Mechanical Technician will work alone or with a mechanic to determine the cause of the trouble, repair, and return the equipment back into production in the shortest time period.
Complete assigned tasks in accordance with government codes and regulations, GMP, safety, quality control, company programs, and procedures.
Primarily performs preventive, scheduled, or corrective repairs on batching and continuous process control systems, their networks, AC/DC and servo drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical components.
Maintain plant secondary systems for the supply of steam, hot and chilled water, pneumatic air, electrical power, refrigeration, HVAC, and emissions control (oxidation).
Maintain work records in accordance with work orders, backlog, and job assignment system.
Performs other duties as assigned.
May travel to various locations to purchase parts, attend training, or for other duties.
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

Qualifications:

AS/AAS degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering preferred or equivalent High school/military and practical experience in related field with a background in full machine and electrical control system installation.
Knowledge of Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi software, and preventative maintenance software preferred.
Must have the ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems design documentation and vendor-supplied documents including Process &Instrument Drawings (PID), electrical single line drawings, instrument loop drawings, electrical cable, routing and termination, mechanical diagrams and machine layout drawings.
Working knowledge of control system projects including Machine layout, control drawings, P&ID, system interconnection drawings, A/B-Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi basic and advanced programming and configurations.
Ability to perform basic and advanced math, and convert all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to interpret graphs and diagrams preferred.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Have the ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Have the ability to read and interpret work orders, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions. Ability to complete forms detailing maintenance work performed.

Shift: 1st shift (6:00 am - 2:30 pm)

Pay Rate: $40 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

FSQA Technician (West Columbia, SC, US, 29172)

The FSQA Technician II is responsible for regularly auditing the food, packaging, and labels to ensure all food meets gold standard guidelines or contact appropriate personnel to make necessary adjustments. The Technician II, FSQA-Bakery will verify established AIMS procedures are followed to eliminate future customer and regulatory complaints. The technician will complete line and bakery inspections. Also required to assist the Bakery Team on all internal observation audits and external audits.

Responsibilities:

Understanding of the Food Safety and Quality Objectives and Global Food Safety and Quality Policy.
Verifies all applicable Company expectations are met.
Ensure that our foods meet Company standards and specifications.
Understanding and identification of non-conforming raw materials, semi-finished and finished foods.

Report food safety and quality non-conformances and deviations to FSQA Manager.
Placing food on hold physically and in SAP for further evaluation.  
Communicate any human, food or equipment safety concerns to Supervision immediately.
Support the Hazard Analysis & Risk-Based Preventive Controls Food Safety Team in the participation of an effective Food Safety plan focused on the elimination of biological, chemical, physical and economically motivated hazards from our foods 
Conduct sampling, testing, and documentation of the Aspire Bakeries’ Integrated Management System (AIMS), including procedures and records.
Understanding and verification of 21 CFR 117 Subpart B Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Prerequisite and Preventive Control Programs and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Participate in Pre-operational inspections with a cross-functional team. Physical bakery inspections, such as GMP and Hygiene, Food Safety, Foreign material, Glass and Hard Plastics, etc. 
Complete sensory, physical, and packaging evaluations on finished food and report the results to bakery management
Verify finished food case labels are accurate.
Basic understanding and verifying of the bakeries QAP.  Quality Control Points are being monitored at the prescribed frequency, with the correct method, and documented standard as outline din the QAP or quality procedure.
Trained in and follow the Critical to Quality Control Points as identified in AIMS 5.0 Quality Flow Diagram and verification that manufacturing is adhering to monitoring checks.
Understanding of the Food Safety Flow Diagram as outlined in AIMS 7.0 HACCP Food Safety and Preventive Control Program and verification that manufacturing is adhering to CCP monitoring checks.
Verification of the Manufacturing and visual aids.
Basic training and understanding of SPC and QCP checks recorded in MII, including the quality dashboard for those Bakery locations using MII.
Trained in and verification of AIMS Net Weight Policy and MAV limits.
Verification of lot traceability, how packaging and raw ingredients are coded, coding of finished foods, and recipe verification against the manufacturing specification.
Verification and understanding of AIMS Document Control and Record Completion Procedures.
Verification and understanding of AIMS Programs (i.e. 8.0 GMP, Hygiene and Personnel Practices Program, 19.0 Allergen Control and Preventive Control Program, 11.0 Nonconformance Program).
Understanding and verification of Cross traffic (Raw to RTE) is controlled. Designated walkways are being used as control measures as outlined in Access and Movement of Personnel. Traffic plans and zoning maps are followed by all employees, management, visitors, and contractors.
Effective Completion of required AIMS and Alchemy training as outlined in the FSQA Training Curriculum Map and Aspire Bakeries’ Cares Training Calendar.
Performs other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is requries. Some college science courses or experience in the food industry preferred.
2+ years of manufacturing experience in a food safety position.
Certified in HARPC (Hazard Analysis and Risk-based Preventive Controls), Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard such as BRC or SQF or ability to obtain certification within one year.
Equipment and food knowledge and troubleshooting ability.
Ability to operate scales, metal detection and imaging devices, ovens and other instrumentation and measuring devices.
Proficient computer skills including experience with SAP, MS Outlook & Excel.
Internal Auditor Training preferred.

Shift: 3rd

Production Operator II (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities

Feed white and organic starter mothers, and other required ingredients.
Prepare and mix starter ingredients according to specified mixing times and temperatures.
Continuously monitor and control starter mixing process temperatures.
Visually and physically verify starter texture to ensure it meets target characteristics.
Continuously monitor and control CIP chemical inventory.
Accurately and promptly enter data into SAP.
Verify the accurate functioning of weight scales.
Accurately and promptly document mixing data.
Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of starter room equipment.
Accurately identify and weigh mother batch containers as required.
Maintain the starter rooms in a clean and organized condition.
Lift and handle 50 lb. flour bags consistently for short periods.
Monitor starter on the floor to ensure it does not exceed its use time.
Ensure all starter mixing documents are completed at the end of the shift and filed appropriately.
Adhere to GMPs and Health and Safety rules outlined in the employee handbook, including:
Maintains a clean, organized, and safe working environment in assigned production areas and workstations.
Immediately reporting any unsafe conditions, incidents, or injuries to a supervisor or lead hand.
Using all required personal protective equipment.
Adhere to and ensure compliance with food safety practices, including:
Maintaining all tools in good repair and reporting any broken, damaged, or missing tools to a supervisor or lead hand (do not discard damaged tools).
Following all GMPs, including maintaining personal hygiene, handwashing/sanitizing, and cleaning up spills (ingredients, water, debris, wood, etc.).
Report any issues or deviations to supervisors, including immediately reporting any potential contamination or suspicious activity to line leadership.
Reporting any unusual people or behaviors to a supervisor as a part of food security protocols.
Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
Prior experience in a fast-paced production or packing environment is preferred.At least 6 months as an operator
Ability to understand and follow recipe
Ability to understand and operate starter mixing process controls and makes adjustment when necessary.
Basic knowledge of starter mixing and operating mixing equipment
Ability to comprehend scale and temperature readouts
Ability to document starters mixing data accurately and timely
Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to work with computers and operating screens and the ability to document data to properly report as required by the SAP system.

Shift: 3rd Shift 10pm-6:30am ( Must be able to work weekends)

Pay rate: $21 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Supervisor, Bakery-Sanitation (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

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 14 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.

Responsibilities:

Provides leadership and guidance in directing efforts to improve, maintain and validate safety and sanitation practices and procedures.
Assists with the prevention of chemical, physical, and biological hazards at the facility.
Provides technical guidance to management and employees regarding the correct use of protective clothing or accessories.
Facilitates training for employees on issues related to sanitation.
Performs routine plant audits and sanitation inspection of equipment and recommends maintenance/repair needs for correction in order to comply with sanitation practices in accordance to La Brea Bakery, State and federal sanitation laws, and plant standards.
Continuously verifies/validates sanitation effectiveness and proposes better ways to clean/sanitize, maximizing results and minimizing cost.
Anticipates sanitation needs based on Production schedules and coordinates personnel needs and tasks based on available cleaning time.
Updates sanitation procedures and practices (SSOP) per company policies and recommends adjustments to schedules, procedures, and sanitation practices to QA Manager for review.
Provides monthly training to sanitation employees on specific sanitation job tasks, tools, and proper chemical usage.
Compiles required reports regarding inspections, sanitation violations, and corrective actions.
Responsible for overseeing the maintenance and hygiene of all sanitation equipment.
Responsible for performing weekly inventory on sanitation supplies and for securing and assigning supplies as required.
Assists in the preparation of the facility in advance of company visits and audits.
Responsible for follow-up pest control observation and making an internal pest control walkthrough and keeping records.
Works to maintain and improve 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.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises up to 35 sanitation employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is required; an Associate's degree is preferred.
Knowledge of HACCP is required.
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in an automated food processing plant.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, and governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information to and respond to questions from employees, managers, and clients.
Knowledge in BRC.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred
Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.

Pay Range: $75,000-$80,000

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Operator 3, Bakery-Relief L7 (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

The Operator 3, Relief is responsible for ensuring line 7 positions (Mixer, Sheeter, Oven, Packing and others) are properly covered throughout the scheduled breaks during the daily production run and filling in full time on days that require it.

Responsibilities:

Follow all job specific responsibilities for each area outlined in the respective job descriptions
Collaborate closely with machine Operators and Leads.
Follow all applicable job procedures as outlined in equipment manuals and Aspire SOPs.
Through Aspire AOE training understands and uses Centerline and CIL daily management systems
Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving process
Performs area walk daily to detect issues & defects to help reduce and maintain waste levels
Follows standard work procedures and trains others on current best approach to minimize system variation
Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by sharing improvement ideas with management and actively engaging in AOE pillar activities.
Adhere to GMPs and Health and Safety rules outlined in the employee handbook

Adhere to and ensure compliance with food safety practices
Additional tasks may be assigned as needed

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED is required
At least 6 months as an Ingredient operator or related experience
Prior experience in a fast-paced production or packing environment is preferred.
Ability to understand and operate mixing process controls and makes adjustments when necessary.
Basic knowledge of dough mixing and operating mixing equipment
Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to work with computers and operating screens.

Shift: 2nd Shift 2pm-10:30pm ( Must be able to work weekends)

Pay Rate: $24 - $25 per hour

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

Operator 2, Bakery-Mixing (L7) (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Prepare and mix ingredients to specified mixing time, temperature and ensure schedule being met.
Ensure pre-op inspection is done on the mixer prior to starting
Follow mixing procedures according to the formula sheet
Continuously monitors and controls dough temperatures throughout the mixing process, including the final mixing stage.
Visually and physically verify the texture of the dough to assure targeted texture characteristics.
Monitors and manages Sheeting Line efficiency to prevent exceeding dough mix capacity.
Follows all SOPs for mixer operation, including the bulk scaling system and mixer spreadsheet data entry.
Continuously monitor and manage ingredient inventory.
Ensure accurate and timely data entry for SAP reporting.
Incorporate reusable waste dough from the Sheeting Line back into dough mixes, within specified percentages, as permitted.
Maintain wash and ingredient prep rooms are organized and clean.
Maintain organized and clean coolers, ensuring proper identification of ingredients.
Make sure all documents are filled out by the end of each shift and put in their proper location
Collaborate closely with the Machine Operator and Lead.
Follow all applicable job procedures as outlined in the SOP manual.
Adhere to GMPs and Health and Safety rules outlined in the employee handbook.
Adhere to and ensure compliance with food safety practices.
Reporting any unusual people or behaviors to a supervisor as a part of food security protocols.
Through Aspire AOE training understands and uses Centerline and CIL daily management systems
Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving process
Performs area walk daily to detect issues & defects to help reduce and maintain waste levels
Follows standard work procedures and trains others on current best approach to minimize system variation
Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by sharing improvement ideas with management and actively engaging in AOE pillar activities.
Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED
Ability to understand and follow recipe
Ability to understand and operate mixing process controls and makes adjustment when necessary.
Ability to comprehend scale and temperature readouts
Basic knowledge of dough mixing and operating mixing equipment
Ability to comprehend scale and temperature readouts
Ability to document mixing and ingredients data accurately and timely
At least 6 months as a Mixer or related experience
Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to work with computers and operating screens.
Bilingual English and Spanish

Shift: 2nd shift (2:00pm - 10:30pm)

Pay Rate: $21 - $22 per hour

General Labor, Bakery-Packing (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Packs production units in cases, according to case pack specifications.
Ensures product units being packed are to quality and product specifications, including color, weight, height, length, appearance, and core temperature.
Ensures that finished cases have been accurately coded and identified.
Places finished cases on pallets properly and labels pallets correctly.
Records packaging documents accurately and in a timely fashion.
Prepares box cartons with accurate labels for packaged products, and/or ensures that box labeler is accurately labeling cases.
Maintains sufficient materials for the Packaging Department, including but not limited to pallets, box cartons, box carton tape, master case inserts, baking instructions, pallet tags, correct retail bags, and correct box labels.
May assist in collating retail bags according to case counts based on the production schedules.
Completes duties in accordance with quality assurance, GMPs (good manufacturing practices), safety and other company programs and procedures, and in accordance with government codes and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
Previous experience in an automated or semi-automated packing environment is helpful.

Shift: 2nd *must work weekends

Hourly Range: $18.00-$19.00

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Engineering Co-Op Student (Ancaster, ON, CA, L9G 3L1)

This position is responsible for assisting the Project Engineer with projects within the facility related to product development, engineering, and manufacturing processes. This also includes all building upgrades and equipment improvements.

Responsibilities:

Work on drawings including the updating of existing plant layouts, as well as technical drawings related to specific projects and equipment
Help on engineering and process projects specifically related to the improvement of the manufacturing area
Assist the Project Engineer in a variety of specific projects
Provide assistance in the updating/accuracy of line layouts and line improvements
Assist with installation of equipment related to new product start-up
Assist with line efficiency/improvement projects
Input into project layout & design
Adhere to all applicable job procedures as outlined in the SOP manual
Adhere to GMPs and Health and safety rules as outlined in the employee handbook
Ensure GMPs and safe food handling practices are being followed
Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Enrolled in a post-secondary degree or diploma in Engineering or Engineering Technology
Understanding of processes related to manufacturing
AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project skills required

Generalist, HR (Van Nuys, CA, US, 91406)

Specific areas of direct responsibilities include employee relations, benefits and payroll administration, attendance and leaves of absence policy administration, compensation/salary administration, organization and development, performance management, training, EEO/AA compliance, diversity, relocation, record keeping and special projects. Responsible for the confidentiality of sensitive personnel data, accurately interpret laws and regulations and consistently apply practices and procedures set forth by Aspire Bakeries LLC.

Responsibilities:

Employee Relations & Performance Management - Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR matters, investigate and resolve workplace issues, facilitate disciplinary processes, and develop performance improvement plans while ensuring uniform policy application.
HR Process Administration - Manage core HR functions including payroll processing, timecard oversight, benefits administration, leave management (FMLA, COBRA), and employment verification requests.
Strategic HR Support - Assess workforce impact of business decisions, develop strategies to reduce turnover and improve employee experience, and ensure people-perspective is represented in organizational planning.
Benefits & Compensation Management - Administer employee benefits programs, conduct open enrollment processes, maintain knowledge of health/welfare plans and compensation structures, and coordinate with corporate payroll on exceptions.
Compliance & Legal Affairs - Ensure adherence to labor laws, ADA, FMLA, CFRA, and other regulatory requirements while investigating harassment/discrimination claims and managing risk mitigation strategies.
Training & Development - Support ongoing HR team needs, stay current on labor law changes through seminars and briefings, and complete special projects as assigned by HR management.

Qualifications:

Education Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field preferred (or advanced certificates in Human Resources management); equivalent combination of education, experience, and training considered.
Communication & Leadership Excellence - Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to clearly convey information to all organizational levels; demonstrates confidence, inspires trust, and motivates others while accepting and providing constructive feedback.
Analytical & Problem-Solving Expertise - Outstanding analytical abilities to develop, implement, and track HR systems; skilled in conflict resolution and interpreting legal documents and publications to inform decision-making.
Professional Experience Requirements - Minimum 5 years progressive HR experience with demonstrated success in delivering results and implementing change initiatives; minimum 2 years personnel management experience with proven success in leading quality improvement projects.
Employment Law & Compliance Knowledge - Current, broad knowledge of employment laws and practices including FLSA, Wage and Hour laws, COBRA, and benefits administration; experience with HRIS software (preferably Dayforce) and payroll regulations.
Investigation & Technical Skills - Excellent employee investigation capabilities from start to finish including documentation; advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Cultural Competency & Specialized Skills - Deep understanding of individual differences and cultural diversity; Spanish bilingual capabilities (oral and written) required; strong consulting skills with track record of gaining credibility and partnering with business leaders.
Flexibility In Schedule- This role is Monday-Friday but based on business projects/needs work hours may vary on a planned and as needed basis.

Salary Range: $66,000 - $78,000

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Tech 1, FSQA (Van Nuys, CA, US, 91406)

The FSQA Technician is a contributing member of the team-oriented FSQA process, including responsibility for protecting the food by conducting food safety and quality sampling, testing and completing required documentation to meet Aspire Bakeries Integrated Management System Program (AIMS) requirements.

Responsibilities:

Understanding of and demonstrates Aspire Bakeries core values and acts with integrity, takes ownership in their work, proactively identifies the needs of our customers, generates creative and new ideas, and promotes an environment where our people and foods are safe.
Understanding of the Food Safety and Quality Objectives and Global Food Safety and Quality Policy.
Verifies all applicable Aspire Bakeries, international, national, state, and local food regulations and complying with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards (i.e. BRC, SQF).
Ensure that our foods meet Aspire Bakeries standards and specifications.
Understanding and identification of non-conforming raw materials, semi-finished and finished foods. (Training will be provided)
Report food safety and quality non-conformances and deviations to FSQA Manager. Placing food or equipment on hold physically and in SAP for further evaluation.
Communicate any human, food, or equipment safety concerns to Supervision immediately.
Support the Hazard Analysis & Risk-Based Preventive Controls Food Safety Team in the implementation of an effective Food Safety plan focused on the elimination of biological, chemical, physical and economically motivated hazards from our foods.
Complete sensory, physical, and packaging evaluations on finished food and report the results to bakery management.
Conduct sampling, testing, and documentation including procedures and records.
Understanding and verification of 21 CFR 117 Subpart B Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), basic understanding of 21 CRF 117 Subpart C Preventive Controls, Prerequisite and Preventive Control Programs and Critical Control Points (HACCP).
Provide clear and appropriate communication of food safety and quality issues to management and colleagues at shift change
Perform other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is required. Some college science courses or experience in the food industry preferred.
Certified in HARPC (Hazard Analysis and Risk-based Preventive Controls), Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard such as BRC or SQF or ability to obtain certification within one year
3-5 years related experience in a food safety quality assurance role
Equipment and food knowledge and troubleshooting ability
Ability to operate scales, metal detection and imaging devices, ovens and other instrumentation and measuring devices

Shift: 3rd

Hourly Range: $20.97 - $22.72

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

General Labor, Bakery-Packing (Van Nuys, CA, US, 91406)

Responsibilities:

Ensures product units being packed are to quality and product specifications, including color, weight, height, length, appearance, and core temperature.
Packs production units in cases, according to case pack specifications
Inserts master case liner, baking instructions, and retail bags, as needed in formed cases, and ensures that finished cases have been accurately coded and identified.
Places finished cases on pallets properly and labels pallets correctly,& records packaging documents accurately and in a timely fashion.
Prepares box cartons with accurate labels for packaged products, and/or ensures that box labeler is accurately labeling cases.
Operates various packaging equipment, which may include but is not limited to metal detectors, product counters, case erector/bag inserters, conveyors, box labelers, box tapers, pallet jacks, pallet wrappers, and bag counters.
Alert the Packaging Foreman, Packaging Lead, or Production Supervisor when the metal detector is kicking off product units, or when other machinery is not functioning properly.
Place palletized cases in the holding freezer.
Maintains sufficient materials for the Packaging Department, including but not limited to pallets, box cartons, box carton tape, master case inserts, baking instructions, pallet tags, correct retail bags, and correct box labels.
Completes duties by quality assurance, GMPs, safety, and other company programs and procedures, and by government codes and regulations.

Requirements:

Previous experience in an automated or semi-automated packing environment is preferred.
Spanish and/or English literacy - elementary level.
Forklift certification is helpful.

Shift: 3rd (10:00 pm - 6:30 am)

Hourly Rate: $19.92 - $21.67

Maintenance Millwright (Brantford, ON, CA, N3S 7X6)

Responsibilities:

Proactively troubleshoot and correct problems with control systems, scaling systems, or any electric or electronic systems on the production equipment
Conduct routine scheduled maintenance in accordance with the preventative maintenance program
Carry out installation and modification work - mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration
Hazardous material handling
Be familiar with and take a lead role in emergency situations
Be observant and take initiative when a fault is detected
Report daily activities
Maintain good housekeeping practices in your work area and in the maintenance shop
Carry out repairs on equipment and buildings not associated with the production lines. (ie. cold store equipment, yard lighting, forklifts, trucks, office fittings and facilities, building fabric, etc…)
Maintain and adhere to the required hygiene, safety, and quality standards on the production floor
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Millwright Certification required
Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude preferred
Class “B” Refrigeration license would be an asset
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
Strong working knowledge of Siemens and Allan Bradley PLCs and frequency drives
Experience in a food manufacturing facility would be an asset along with knowledge of food safety and HACCP
Prior involvement with Continuous Improvement projects
Self-motivated and able to take initiative
Flexibility to undertake other work that may be assigned from time to time which may be outside the area of normal duties
Must be able to work a 12-hour rotating continental shift schedule

Forklift Operator 1 (Santa Ana, CA, US, 92705)

As a Forklift Operator you will be responsible for operating a stand-up forklift to safely transport raw ingredients, finished products, materials, and equipment within our warehouse, freezer, and trucks/trailers. Key duties include loading the mixing platform with raw ingredients, verifying lot codes, and maintaining accurate stock records.

Responsibilities:

Operates stand-up forklift to move ingredients/product from trucks, shipping & receiving docks, and various stock and storage locations.
Responsible for loading the mixing platform with raw ingredients to be used for daily production of par bake cookies, frozen dough and CPA/Pastry items. Must ensure proper lot code and stock rotation.
Verifies lot code numbers, product type and quantity of each load incoming and outgoing moved using scanning gun or warehouse computers.
Performs and records counts as requested by inventory control, warehouse supervisor and mgmt.
Count, organize and return items to Rialto once production runs are completed
Moves trailers in and out of loading area for out and inbound loads.
Keeps stock tracking records and other simple records of quantities of items moved, storage locations and daily work performed.
Moves stock, pallets and other items manually as required.
Provides assistance with the overall maintenance of the warehouse environment, i.e., mixing platform clear of empty pallets, racking clean and tidy, empty pallets stored safely.
Completes Warehouse Daily shift checklist.
Follows rules and regulations to ensure food safety, quality, and legality.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED is preferred
1-2 years of stand-up forklift experience, preferred
Spanish and/or /English literacy, elementary helpful
In-house Forklift Certification, HACCP & GMP training (in-house)

Shift: 1st

Hourly Range: $20.50 - $23.00

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Lead, Bakery-Packing Line (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Production Scheduling & Coordination: Ensure adherence to daily production, packaging, and retail bagging schedules while coordinating and assigning daily tasks to subordinates in packaging departments.
Equipment Monitoring & Quality Control: Monitor equipment operation, perform quality control checks including metal detector testing and temperature monitoring, and report maintenance issues to appropriate departments.
Documentation & Data Management: Maintain accurate production reports, quality logs, employee time records, and enter case production data into spreadsheets and MOVEX/SAP systems as required.
Materials & Inventory Management: Ensure sufficient packaging materials are available daily (cartons, labels, retail bags, pallets, case tape) and operate forklift/pallet jack to move products including freezer operations.
Safety & Compliance Oversight: Ensure proper protective equipment usage, maintain safe working environments, immediately report unsafe conditions or injuries, and verify compliance with GMPs and health safety protocols.
Food Safety & Quality Assurance: Adhere to food safety practices, maintain tools in good repair, follow proper hygiene and sanitation procedures, and immediately report potential contamination or suspicious activities.
Continuous Improvement & Training: Participate in root cause analysis, conduct daily area walks to detect issues, train others on standard procedures, and contribute improvement ideas through AOE pillar activities.
Team Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with Machine Operators and Leads, follow SOP procedures, use Centerline and CIL management systems, and ensure proper labeling and packaging material application
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED is required
Two years of related manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of experience and training.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as production schedules, safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software. Ability to learn new computer software as required by the company

Preferred

Knowledge of inventory control software helpful.
Forklift certification preferred.

Shift: 2nd (2:00 pm - 10:30 pm) *must work weekends*

Hourly Rate: $22.00

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.

Tech 1, Bakery-Sanitation 1st (West Columbia, SC, US, 29172)

Responsibilities:

Pre-rinse, wash, and sanitize equipment per company standards.
Visually inspect other equipment sanitor’s work and complete sanitation checklist following each wash.
Work directly with the sanitation manager and quality control technician to correct cleaning deficiencies that may exist after the inspection
Understanding and use of cleaning chemicals. Aspects include safety, measurements, and applications of the chemical, Apply basic math principles as they relate to product usage and dilution rates
Set up line and all equipment to company standards prior to a production run.
Understand and follow hazard analysis and critical control points, (HACCP) and good manufacturing practices (GMP).
Follow safety rules as it relates to Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Follow all safety and food safety policies and procedures.
Clean and Sanitize Baking /batching/ingredient prep equipment which includes but is not limited to: Pots and pans
All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
A minimum of two (2) years of manufacturing experience is required.
Food manufacturing experience is preferred

Shift: 1st

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Lead, Bakery-Mixing (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

As a Production Operator III, you will be responsible for setting up and monitoring the Divider/V-Mag to ensure our products meet company standards and specifications. Key duties include inspecting equipment, maintaining dough consistency, and ensuring proper timing and alignment of production processes. You will also complete accurate documentation and communicate any food safety or equipment concerns to supervision.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and mix ingredients to specified mixing time and temperature
Continually monitor and control the temperatures of dough during the mixing process and the final mixing stage of the dough.
Add ingredients in the order specified by the recipe to obtain desired characteristics
Visually and physically verify the texture of the dough to assure targeted texture characteristics.
Monitor and control the efficiency of the Rheon Line to assure that dough mixes do not exceed the capacity of the Rheon Line.
Continually monitor and control ingredient inventory control.
Assure that all ingredients are used as per the pick list
Assure that lot numbers on the pick list match those provided
Assure that data entry is entered accurately and on time for SAP reporting
Assure that refrigerated ingredients are maintained in the coolers.
Assure when specifications allow the reuse of waste dough from the Rheon Line that it is incorporated back into the dough mixes by percentages allowed.
Assure the weight scales are functioning accurately.
Document mixing data accurately and timely.
Maintain mixing equipment clean and sanitize.
Identified batch containers accurately and weigh them as required.
Maintain coolers organized, and clean; assure ingredients in coolers are identified.
Maintain mixing and ingredient areas organized and clean.
Lift and dump 50 lbs. flour bags consistently for short periods of time.
Monitor that the starter on the floor does not exceed use time.
Assure mixing documents are completed at the end of the shift and placed in their designated place.
Works to maintain and improve 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.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
At least 6 months as an Ingredient Prep Operator
Ability to understand and follow the recipe
Ability to understand and operate mixing process controls and makes adjustment when necessary.
Basic knowledge of dough mixing and operating mixing equipment
Ability to comprehend scale and temperature readouts
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

Shift: 2nd shift (2:00 pm - 10:00 pm) must work weekends

Pay Rate: $21 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Manager, Bakery-Continuous Improvement (Hamilton, ON, CA, L8W 3K7)

Responsibilities:

To work with multi-functional operations teams and business leadership to develop, execute and complete selected improvement projects.

Act as a change agent to instill performance improvement culture throughout the organization and drive measurable business process improvement

Own and manage AOE (TPM related platform) across the site, implementing priority pillars with greatest impact to business performance

Work with multi-functional operations teams to develop, execute and complete selected improvement projects
Provide management with regular project status updates, feedback, and appropriate reporting on selected projects

Work with finance and other members of the organization in assessing, tracking and reporting the financial benefit of performance improvement projects
Identify and work to remove barriers that slow or prevent the successful attainment of process/productivity improvement and administrative efficiency that will lead to cost reduction and competitive advantage
Train other team members on performance improvement methodology during project execution
Train and coach employees at all levels through formalized training and informal coaching sessions
Collaborate with other Performance Improvement Managers and stakeholders in the organization to share best practices and to maximize understanding and improvement efforts of performance improvements

Qualifications:

High standards of integrity, energy level, and self-motivation
Ability to lead and motivate teams
Excellent analytical, problem solving, and project management skills, financial experience an asset
Proficient computer skills in MS Office, a statistical program (Minitab, JMP), and/or a database would be an asset
Ability to demonstrate values consistent behaviour
Ability and motivation to learn and try new things and new ways of improving
Relevant degree or college diploma
Strong project management and analytical skills
Good communication and presentation skills, ability to gain executive support
Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to coach others and be a change agent

Education, Technical Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Proficiency Level

Required

College Diploma/Post Secondary Education in related field

Good oral,written English and presentation skills

Preferred

2-3 years of process/business improvement experience, preferably within a manufacturing facility

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Packaging Operator II (Cayce, SC, US, 29172)

As a Packaging 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: 2nd

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Production Operator II (Cayce, SC, US, 29172)

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: 2nd

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Production Operator III (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

The Production 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.

Responsibilities:

Operation of high-speed continuous donut/bread/pastry production line
Setting up, operating, and monitoring the line equipment
Liaise with appropriate staff throughout the shift to ensure continuous process and quality standards
Keeping a working stock of raw materials required online at all times
Operate and monitor machinery that palletizes finished products as required
Data entry of inventory data into the warehouse management system as required
Operate forklift and manual lifting as required
Maintain the required hygiene, safety, and quality standards on the production floor
Other duties as required

Qualifications:

A high school diploma / G.E.D is required
Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and make minor adjustments to equipment is preferred
Previous line experience in the food industry is preferred
Clear criminal background check (or has received a pardon)
Must have strong mechanical aptitude
Likes to assume a variety of responsibilities in team team-based production environment
Excellent communication skills
Proven communication skills both Written and Verbal (English)
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a solid team environment
Schedule subject to change under management discretion

Shift: 1st

Pay Rate: $21 - 22.25 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Production Clerk (West Columbia, SC, US, 29172)

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 14 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 Production Clerk, you will help keep our fast-paced operations running smoothly. In this important support role, you'll track inventory, maintain production records, coordinate scheduling, and ensure smooth communication between shifts and teams.

Responsibilities:

Prepare all associated paperwork to provide to Production Supervisors prior to a scheduled production run
Monitoring COGI errors as they occur during the production run
Creation of Production Report\
Organize and audit production paperwork generated from a scheduled production run when it is complete and provided by the Production Supervisor
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

A High School Diploma or equivalent is required
High degree of computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook
Experience in SAP inventory applications is preferred
Previous accounting or administrative auditing experience helpful
Excellent communication skills
Excellent analytical skills

Shift: 2nd

Manager, Commercialization Temporary1 (Los Angeles, CA, US, 90045)

Key Responsibilities

Oversee Full Project Lifecycle: Manage the commercialization process for new food products, from business brief kickoff to final sign-off and launch.
Lead Cross-Functional Teams: Inspire, guide, and coordinate teams across R&D, marketing, operations, supply chain, and external partners to achieve project goals.
Develop and Execute Project Plans: Create detailed project plans, establish timelines, allocate resources, and drive accountability to ensure milestones are met.
Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact, maintaining clear and consistent communication with business leads, internal sponsors, management, and clients.
Monitor Progress and Costs: Track project budgets, timelines, and deliverables; proactively identify and address risks, issues, and changes.
Studio Art Management: Oversee the development and release of studio art and packaging assets, ensuring alignment with brand and regulatory requirements.
Status Reporting: Prepare and deliver accurate status reports, risk assessments, and resource requests to keep all stakeholders informed.
Thought Leadership: Champion best practices in commercialization, driving continuous improvement and innovation in project execution.
Project Tracking: Maintain up-to-date project trackers with weekly updates on tasks, deadlines, and deliverables.
Multi-Project Management: Efficiently manage multiple concurrent projects within a complex, matrixed organizational environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Food Science, Project Management, or related field or equivalent working experience.
3+ years of project management experience, preferably in food manufacturing or CPG.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with commercialization processes and studio art/packaging development is a plus.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Operator 2, Bakery - Mixer Assistant (West Columbia, SC, US, 29172)

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, organized and adheres 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 (GMP’s)
Adhere to production work schedule, running order and recipes
Perform other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications:

2 Years Manufacturing Experience
Equipment and product knowledge
Equipment and product troubleshooting ability
Must be at least 18 years of age

Shift: 3rd

General Labor, Bakery (Ontario, CA, US, 91761)

As a General Labor worker, you will shape and slice the units according to the product specifications. You will also align the product on the proofer board before it enters the oven. You will check the quality of the product at different stages of the production process, such as the Rheon line, Proofer, Scoring, Oven, and packing. You will record your line checks accurately and timely. You will ensure that the production goals are met while minimizing waste. You will keep your work area clean and sanitary to meet safety and GMP standards.

Responsibilities:

Inspect the product to ensure it meets established standards and specifications and watch for upside-down products. Discard any out-of-spec product. Assist with un-jamming.
Feed on trays and/or stack off trays.
Maintain the proper flow of product into the pattern formers and re-pack any missing or damaged product in packages.
Tailor trays and stack off trays from the tray line when necessary.
Monitor and assist the tray feeder to ensure proper flow of trays.
Inspect packages.
Assist with rework and/or packaging.
Ensure that the code is legible with the correct codes.
Assist the Operator with setup and changeovers, if necessary.
Keep work area clean throughout shift.
Load dollies into the dolly ramps.
Work with Supervisors and Maintenance to maintain equipment in good working order.
Correctly weigh and record any waste to be disposed of.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is preferred
1+ years of experience preferred
Clear and concise communication with all levels

Shift: 2nd

Hourly Rate: $21.00-$22.00

Operator 3, Bakery-Relief (Ontario, CA, US, 91761)

As a Break Relief Operator, you will be responsible for learning and effectively performing the duties of various roles within our manufacturing facility, including case erecting, packing, dough moving, mixing, operating machinery, and palletizing. Your ability to quickly adapt to different tasks, maintain a high level of productivity, and ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards will be crucial to your success in this role.

Responsibilities:

Provides break relief coverage for the following positions: Case erector/Packer; dough mover; mixer; operator; packer; palletizer as needed.
Learns and demonstrates full competency in performing the job functions of the various positions assigned.
Follows rules and regulations to ensure food safety, quality, and legality.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships
Must understand and follow all company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
Must understand and comply with the company Allergen, Food Defense and HACCP policies
Partners with Supervision and maintenance to maintain equipment in good working condition

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED is preferred
One-year related experience and/or training is required
Experience in the food industry is preferred
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Shift: 2nd

Hourly Rate: $24.00 - $.25.00

Operator 2, Bakery-Ingredient(L7) (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Accurately prepares and measures ingredients according to product recipes, ensuring quality and preventing contamination.
Maintain traceability by adhering to Aspire PCE guidelines.
Ensure that lot numbers accurately documented through traceability process.
Weigh and label ingredients in appropriate containers (up to 50 lbs.)
Continually monitor and control ingredient inventory control.
Ensure that refrigerated ingredients are maintained in the coolers.
Maintain coolers organized, clean; assure ingredients in coolers are identified.
Ensure all scaling tools are functioning accurately such as weight scales, scanners etc.
Maintain efficient ingredient preparation pace to support mixer operations and timely batch production while keeping wash/prep rooms, coolers, and ingredient storage areas organized, clean, and properly identified.
Make sure all documents are filled out by the end of each shift and put in their proper location
Collaborate closely with the Machine Operator and Lead.
Follow all applicable job procedures as outlined in the SOP manual.
Follows standard work procedures and trains others on current best approach to minimize system variation
Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by sharing improvement ideas with management and actively engaging in AOE pillar activities.
Adhere to GMPs and Health and Safety rules outlined in the employee handbook
Adhere to and ensure compliance with food safety practices
Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED
Ability to accurately and promptly document mixing and ingredient data.
Proficient in basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
Problem-solving and reasoning skills.
Minimum of 6 months of general labor experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to work with computers and operating screens.

Shift: 2nd 2:00pm-10:30pm ( Must be able to work weekends)

Pay Rate: $21 - $22 per hour

Operator 1, Bakery-Packing Relief (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

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 14 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.

The Packing Relief is under the direction of the Bakery Supervisor or Area Lead, who plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the daily activities of the Packaging and Retail Bagging Departments.

Responsibilities:

Performs duties as assigned by the Packaging Supervisor or their designee.
Ensures adherence to the daily production, packaging, and retail bagging schedule.
Coordinates, organizes, and assigns subordinates daily job tasks in packaging and retail bagging departments.
Verifies that metal detectors are operational and performs regular tests as directed by the Quality Assurance Department.
Monitors blast freezer temperature and core product temperatures to ensure product temperature specifications are met. Monitors products to ensure that other product specifications are met.
Informs maintenance department or Packaging Supervisor of equipment maintenance issues.
Adjusts and prepares inkjet coder for daily production. Monitors to ensure accuracy and legibility.
Ensures that lot codes, bar codes, use-by dates, case labels, and retail bags are correctly applied, used, or inserted into the cases according to specifications.
Ensures all packaging documentation, including finished product report, spoils report, metal detector log, pallet tags, checklist, and daily employee hour reports, and other documentation, is filled out accurately, legibly, and on time.
Ensures that sufficient packaging materials are available for daily activities (cartons, labels, retail bags, pallets, pallet tags, case tape, etc.).
Operates forklift and pallet jack to move product, including into and out of freezer.
Completes duties, and ensures that subordinates complete their duties, in accordance with quality assurance, GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), safety, and other company programs and procedures, and in accordance with government codes and regulations.
Ensures subordinates are wearing the proper protective freezer clothing issued when performing job tasks in the freezer.
Maintains clean, organized, and safe work area, including wiping and washing equipment and tools; sweeping and mopping floors; and trash removal.
Ensures that subordinates are operating equipment safely and correctly.
Enters case production (finished goods) information into a spreadsheet
Does data entry of production run as per requirements of MOVEX/SAP
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
Two years of related manufacturing experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as production schedules, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to complete routine reports
Bilingual English and Spanish is preferred.
Knowledge of inventory control software is helpful.
Forklift certification is preferred.

Shift: 2nd (2 pm - 10:30 pm **MUST WORK WEEKENDS**)

Hourly Rate: $20.00

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Solutions Architect (Santa Ana, CA, US, 92705)

The Solutions Architect is a strategic and technically skilled leader responsible for aligning IT strategy with business goals through the development of scalable, secure, and innovative enterprise-wide technology solutions. With deep experience in architecture design and enterprise systems integration, this role will guide critical initiatives from conceptual design through execution while fostering cross-functional collaboration and technology governance.

This individual will serve as a key influencer and decision-support partner to both business and technical stakeholders—helping Aspire Bakeries leverage emerging technologies and architectural best practices to drive long-term digital transformation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Alignment & Architecture Roadmapping

Develop and maintain an enterprise architecture roadmap that aligns IT investments with business strategies.
Create aspirational target-state architecture aligned to mid- and long-term business goals.

End-to-End Solution Design & Integration

Translate complex business needs into scalable, integrated solution architectures.
Lead cross-functional solutioning, from problem framing to PoC/pilot deployment.

Technical Leadership & Architecture Implementation

Create architecture blueprints and design patterns to guide execution.
Drive consistency, quality, and sustainability across technical specifications and implementations.

Innovation & Emerging Technologies

Identify, evaluate, and lead implementation of cutting-edge technologies and tools.
Drive innovation through research, pilot projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

Bridge communication between business stakeholders, IT leaders, and engineering teams.
Present solution options, business cases, and roadmaps to drive decision-making.

Architecture Governance & Standards

Establish architecture principles and governance models to ensure adherence to compliance, risk, and performance standards.
Collaborate with fellow architects and technology leaders to ensure architectural consistency and documentation quality.

Minimum Qualification:

10+ years in IT/Technology roles with increasing scope across systems analysis, software design, architecture, and deployment.
3+ years in an architecture leadership capacity, ideally with combined experience as both Application Architect and Solutions Architect.
Demonstrated success in leading large-scale technology implementations involving multiple business functions and cross-disciplinary teams.
Experience with solution modeling (UML, ERD, process maps) and creation of architecture deliverables (SAD, FDD, TDD) under frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or Archimate.
Proven success implementing solutions in manufacturing or consumer goods environments (preferred), with understanding of DSD, warehouse models, and sales integration.
Experience in Domain Driven Design, Event-Driven Architecture, and cloud-native or microservices architectures (CQRS, Layered, Serverless, etc.).
Knowledge of systems thinking frameworks (e.g., ITIL4, COBIT, PESTLE) and design thinking methodologies.
Proficient in driving proof of concepts, innovation sprints, and solution engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related fields.
Certification in Enterprise Architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) or equivalent training.
Experience with product management, solution lifecycle management, and agile program delivery.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to lead both collaboratively and decisively in high-stakes technical discussions.

Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00

Mixing Operator III (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08065)

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 14 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.

The Mixing Operator III is capable 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, aiding in operator preventative maintenance and hygiene of all related equipment. This position is expected to monitor both equipment and food according to standards, make necessary equipment adjustments and perform all tasks and duties necessary for efficient daily operation

Responsibilities:

Prepare and mix ingredients to specified mixing time and temperature
Continually monitor and control temperatures of dough during the mixing process and final mixing stage of the dough.
Visually and physically verify the texture of the dough to assure targeted texture characteristics.
Monitor and control efficiency of Sheeting Line to assure that dough mixes do not exceed the capacity.
Continually monitor and control ingredient inventory control.
Assure that data entry is entered accurately and on time for SAP reporting
Assure that rework is maintained in coolers as required.
Assure when specifications allow reuse of waste dough from the Sheeting Line that it is incorporated back into the dough mixes by percentages allowed.
Document mixing data accurately and timely.
Maintain mixing equipment clean and sanitize.
Maintain coolers organized, clean; assure ingredients in coolers are identified.
Maintain mixing and ingredient areas organized and clean.
Assure mixing documents are completed at the end of the shift and placed in their designated place.
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.
And other tasks if necessary.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED is preferred
At least 6 months as a Mixer or related experience
Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.
High School Diploma or GEDTo perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to work with computers and operating screens.

Bilingual English and Spanish

Shift: 6am - 2:30pm - Availability to work weekends.

Pay Rate: $21 -$22.25 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Licensed Electrician (Brantford, ON, CA, N3S 7X6)

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 Oakfun Farm Bakery®. With 14 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.

Responsibilities:

Proactively troubleshoot and correct problems with control systems, scaling systems, or any electric or electronic systems on the production equipment
Conduct routine scheduled maintenance in accordance with the preventative maintenance program
Carry out Installation and modification work - mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration
Hazardous material handling
Be familiar with and take a lead role in emergency situations
Be observant and take the initiative when a fault is detected
Maintain good housekeeping practices in your work area and in the maintenance shop
Carry out repairs on equipment and buildings not associated with the production lines. (ie. cold store equipment, yard lighting, forklifts, trucks, office fittings and facilities, building fabric, etc…)
Adhere to safety and quality standards
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Industrial Electrician is required
Class “B” Refrigeration license would be an asset
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
Strong working knowledge of Siemens and Allan Bradley PLC’s and frequency drives
Experience in a food manufacturing facility would be an asset along with knowledge of food safety and HACCP
Prior involvement with Continuous Improvement projects
Flexibility to undertake other work that may be assigned from time to time which may be outside the area of normal duties
Must be able to work a 12-hour rotating continental shift schedule (2 weeks days & 2 weeks nights)

Warehouse Operator III (Chaska, MN, US, 55318)

As a Warehouse Operator, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the smooth operation of our warehouse facility. This position requires a combination of physical stamina, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

Lot and scan finished product away in the correct location in the warehouse
Pick orders by pulling correct finished goods to load trucks
Unload raw materials and store incorrect locations.
Clean up the warehouse.
Unload bulk raw materials
Correctly document any movements of products and raw materials in SAP
Safely operate the forklift.
Interact with drivers for deliveries and pick-ups.
Work as a team.

Qualifications:

GED or High School diploma
1-2 years of previous warehouse experience in food processing facility
Ability to lift 20-30 pounds repeatedly
Knowledge of SAP
Previous forklift experience with sit-down and stand up high reach lifts

Shift: 1st

Hourly Rate: $21.00 - $24.00

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Operator 1, Bakery-Sanitation (Ontario, CA, US, 91761)

Responsibilities:

Has at least a basic mechanical knowledge of working with tools.
Be able to work independently as well as in teamwork.
Be able to follow instructions on how to perform work tasks involving Dry or Wet Cleaning.
Must have the ability to learn multiple tasks and the proper procedures for performing these tasks.
Learn the time frames given for each job and learn to utilize the time given to the best of their ability to assure that time is used productively, and the job is done correctly.
The employee will be trained and must learn to properly use Chemicals, Tools, and Equipment as needed to get the job done right, and safely.
The employee will be trained and must learn and understand the Daily Cleaning Procedure forms (KLEANZ), and to properly fill out and sign off on these forms daily.
Must be responsible: All sanitors are to bring back all tools, equipment, chemical, etc., needed to perform their job duties to the Sanitation room.
Performs all duties as assigned by the Forepersons, or Sanitation Manager.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED
1-3 years of manufacturing experience
Bilingual in Spanish/English

Hourly Range: $23.00 - $24.00

Shift: 1st

General Labor, Bakery-Production (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Monitor the units on the Proofer plates to ensure they are meeting quality specifications.
Align product on Proofer plates for efficiency as they travel to the oven.
Align units exiting the oven onto the cooling conveyor for maximum cooling.
Perform general sanitation cleanup of Proofer workstation and oven areas.
Assure cutting blades are sharp for cutting product and are disposed of properly.
Assist Oven Operator to maintain process control of the Proof Box and Oven.
Plan, direct, organize, and coordinate daily activities at the Rheon Line.
Verify floor batch time to assure dough is acceptable for forming units.
Verify texture of dough to assure product units will develop through the process system as expected.
Set and verify that the process line control parameters are to specifications.
Continually monitor controls to ensure that product is to specifications.
Assure that flour dusters are maintained filled at all times.
Monitor number of batch containers on floor to be processed to assure they do not exceed the line capacity.
Verify that targeted units per proofer plates are to target specifications.
Assure that mechanical line moving parts are functioning as expected. Report any mal-functioning or potential mechanical failures to supervisor.
Assure that the Rheon Line, workstations, are maintained organize and safe for working.
Awareness of Lockout/Tagout procedures and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.

Shift: 3rd Shift (10pm - 6:30 am **must work weekends)

Salary: $18.00/hour

General Labor, Bakery-Packing (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Accountabilities:

Packs production units in cases, according to case pack specifications.
Ensures product units being packed are to quality and product specifications, including color, weight, height, length, appearance, and core temperature.
Ensures that finished cases have been accurately coded and identified.
Places finished cases on pallets properly and labels pallets correctly.
Records packaging documents accurately and in a timely fashion.
Prepares box cartons with accurate labels for packaged products, and/or ensures that box labeler is accurately labeling cases.
Operates various packaging equipment, which may include but is not limited to metal detectors, product counters, case erector/bag inserters, conveyors, box labelers, box tapers, pallet jacks, pallet wrappers, and bag counters.
Maintains sufficient materials for the Packaging Department, including but not limited to pallets, box cartons, box carton tape, master case inserts, baking instructions, pallet tags, correct retail bags, and correct box labels.
May assist in collating retail bags according to case counts based on the production schedules.
Completes duties in accordance with quality assurance, GMPs (good manufacturing practices), safety and other company programs and procedures, and in accordance with government codes and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
Previous experience in an automated or semi-automated packing environment is helpful.

Shift: 1st 6:00am-02:30pm *must work weekend

Pay Rate: $18 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Tech 3, Bakery-Maintenance (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Troubleshoots, repairs, fabricates, and/or installs electronic systems, complex gauges, instrumentation repairs, and new parts including mechanical and electronic interfaces;
Troubleshoots, repairs, adjusts, installs, and programs, electronic, electric, and pneumatic controls and instrumentation used to control and measure the performance of boilers; access to buildings; building automation systems; fire protection systems; material handling systems (elevators, etc.); time management systems; and energy measurement systems;
Programs PLC (programmable logic control) and/or microprocessor-based systems;
Calibrates instruments for accuracy requiring fine tolerances; recalibrate any instruments or gauges that do not meet the manufacturer's performance specification;
Rebuilds instruments when appropriate, including acquiring necessary parts and tools;
Maintains time and material records; prepares work reports in accordance with standard operating procedures;
Performs inspections and makes recommendations for system upgrades and renovations;
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Works to maintain and improve 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.

Qualifications:

Requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Minimum four (4) years experience in instrumentation, measurement, and control, electronics, electrical, and/or a mechanical program.
Associate's degree from a post-secondary technical school in Electronics or Process Instrumentation and Control preferred. Four (4) years of experience in industrial maintenance environment troubleshooting PLC software, I/O, and field devices and working with mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems preferred.
Certification as a journeyman in the instrumentation trade and ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CSST) Program Level II in addition to a high school diploma or GED may be substituted for the required education.
Experience working in a maintenance department, preferably in an automated food processing plant.
Basic knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) is preferred.

Shift: 2nd (2:00 pm - 10:30 pm must work weekends)

Hourly Range: $36.00-$37.25

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

General Labor, Bakery-Production (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Monitor the units on the Proofer plates to ensure they are meeting quality specifications.
Align product on Proofer plates for efficiency as they travel to the oven.
Align units exiting the oven onto the cooling conveyor for maximum cooling.
Perform general sanitation cleanup of Proofer workstation and oven areas.
Assure cutting blades are sharp for cutting product and are disposed of properly.
Assist Oven Operator to maintain process control of the Proof Box and Oven.
Plan, direct, organize, and coordinate daily activities at the Rheon Line.
Verify floor batch time to assure dough is acceptable for forming units.
Verify texture of dough to assure product units will develop through the process system as expected.
Set and verify that the process line control parameters are to specifications.
Continually monitor controls to ensure that product is to specifications.
Assure that flour dusters are maintained filled at all times.
Monitor number of batch containers on floor to be processed to assure they do not exceed the line capacity.
Verify that targeted units per proofer plates are to target specifications.
Assure that mechanical line moving parts are functioning as expected. Report any mal-functioning or potential mechanical failures to supervisor.
Assure that the Rheon Line, workstations, are maintained organize and safe for working.
Awareness of Lockout/Tagout procedures and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.

Shift: 3rd Shift (10pm - 6:30 am **must work weekends)

Pay Rate: $18 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

General Labor, Bakery-Production (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Key Responsibilities

Assure the final forming of the product to specifications.
Monitor the units on the Proofer plates to ensure they are meeting quality specifications.
Align product on Proofer plates for efficiency as they travel to the oven.
Align units exiting the oven onto the cooling conveyor for maximum cooling.
Perform general sanitation cleanup of Proofer workstation and oven areas.
Assure cutting blades are sharp for cutting product and are disposed of properly.
Assist Oven Operator to maintain process control of the Proof Box and Oven.
Set and verify that the process line control parameters are to specifications.
Continually monitor controls to ensure that product is to specifications.
Assure that flour dusters are maintained filled at all times.
Monitor number of batch containers on floor to be processed to assure they do not exceed the line capacity.
Verify that targeted units per proofer plates are to target specifications.
Record Quality Control checks accurately and timely.
Awareness of Lockout/Tagout procedures and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.

Shift: 2nd (2:00 pm - 10:30 pm) *Must work weekends*

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!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.

Production Supervisor (Winnipeg, MB, CA, R2X 1R2)

The Production Supervisor is responsible for providing front-line supervision within a unionized manufacturing environment. The Supervisor coordinates all production activities ensuring work is carried out on time and within budget while meeting Food Safety Quality Standards. The Supervisor will ensure that work is carried out in accordance with Aspire Bakeries Health, Safety, and Environment protocols. The Supervisor will provide a communication link to management and ensures objectives are met to achieve business goals.

Responsibilities:

Meets with employees to provide performance feedback and coaching, as well as sets performance goal expectations.
Coordinating weekly activities with the Manufacturing Manager
Monitoring of plant labor and material efficiencies and daily reporting.
Responsible for programs created to reduce waste, reduce downtime and improve productivity.
Ensure a safe workplace by implementing systems, policies, and safety improvements, and active membership in the OH&S committee.
Ensuring compliance to QA, GMP, and food safety disciplines.
Deep involvement and leadership in continuous improvement initiatives.
Involvement in R&D projects and formula improvement initiatives.
Active member of sustainability improvement and energy reduction teams.
Assist and provide direction with employee scheduling
Flexibility to work multiple shifts
Provide leadership to direct reports
Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:

Minimum Grade 12 Education with good oral and written English skills
3-5 years experience supervising unionized workers
Food industry background supervising unionized workers
Experience in Lean Manufacturing
Good problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
Understanding of the Collective Agreement
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities and mechanical aptitude.
Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts on days, evenings, and weekends
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Experience with SAP

General Labor 1 (Stockton, CA, US, 95215)

As a General Labor worker you will monitor the tray line, ensuring an even flow of trays during production. Responsibilities include stacking trays of bread onto pallets and dollies, shrink wrapping stacks, and staging them for shipping. The role also involves assisting with product rotation in the freezer, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to GMP and quality management procedures. This position requires physical stamina and attention to detail to support high food safety and quality standards.

Accountabilities:

Monitors tray line to ensure an even flow of trays during production
Stacks trays of bread onto pallets at a height of 20 to 26 trays high.
Stacks trays of bread onto dollies 24-36 trays high.
Shrink wraps stacks of bread and stages them in a staging area for shipping to load onto outbound trucks.
Assists with rotation of product in freezer.
Assists with stacking trays 70 high for outbound shipments.
Keeps area clean and all barrels dumped.
Follows all company GMP and quality management procedures to maintain high food safety and quality standards.
Must be available to work weekends.
Must be available to work any shift.
All other assigned tasks.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is preferred
Ability to lift 10lb. pans throughout an 8-hour shift
Ability to push and pull 220lb. pan carts several times throughout an 8-hour shift

Hourly Rate: $22.98

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

General Labor, Bakery-Packing (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Accountabilities:

Packs production units in cases, according to case pack specifications.
Ensures product units being packed are to quality and product specifications, including color, weight, height, length, appearance, and core temperature.
Ensures that finished cases have been accurately coded and identified.
Places finished cases on pallets properly and labels pallets correctly.
Records packaging documents accurately and in a timely fashion.
Prepares box cartons with accurate labels for packaged products, and/or ensures that box labeler is accurately labeling cases.
Operates various packaging equipment, which may include but is not limited to metal detectors, product counters, case erector/bag inserters, conveyors, box labelers, box tapers, pallet jacks, pallet wrappers, and bag counters.
Maintains sufficient materials for the Packaging Department, including but not limited to pallets, box cartons, box carton tape, master case inserts, baking instructions, pallet tags, correct retail bags, and correct box labels.
May assist in collating retail bags according to case counts based on the production schedules.
Completes duties in accordance with quality assurance, GMPs (good manufacturing practices), safety and other company programs and procedures, and in accordance with government codes and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
Previous experience in an automated or semi-automated packing environment is helpful.

Shift: 2nd shift: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm *must work weekend

Pay Rate: $18 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

General Labor, Bakery TB (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

General Labor is responsible for the final forming of the units to product specifications and slicing product tops to specification. Aligning product entering the oven on to the proofer board. Monitoring the quality of the product on the, Rheon line, Proofer boards, exiting the oven and packing. Assure that scheduled budgeted pounds are completed while maintaining waste control. Document line checks accurately and timely. The incumbent are to maintain the sanitary conditions of the Rheon line, Proofer, Scoring, Oven and packing areas to meet safety and GMP’s standards.

Responsibilities:

Basic operation of a high-speed continuous production line
Setting up, operating, and monitoring the line equipment in the filling room
Visual product inspection and regrades
Liaise with appropriate staff throughout the shift to ensure continuous process and quality standards
Keeping a working stock of raw materials required online at all times
Basic line cleaning and sanitation
Data entry of inventory data into the warehouse management system as required
Manual lifting as required
Adhering to all health and safety requirements as trained
Maintain the required hygiene, safety, and quality standards on the production floor
Other duties as required

Qualifications:

A high school diploma / G.E.D is preferred
Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and make minor adjustments to equipment is preferred
Previous experience in the food industry is preferred
Likes to assume a variety of responsibilities in team team-based production environment
Proven communication skills both Written and Verbal (English)
Schedule subject to change under management discretion

Shift: 1st

M-F: 6:00 am - 6:30 pm subject to change

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.

Warehouse Operator III (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

As a Warehouse Operator III, you will leverage your logistics expertise to maintain inventory control and uphold quality assurances through safe equipment operation. We seek a safety-focused candidate to champion productivity goals through accurate documentation, equipment oversight, and contamination prevention.

Responsibilities:

Operates all material handling equipment according to company guidelines and attends safety training annually.
Records the movement of all material movement within the Warehouse including raw materials, packaging, supplies, and finished goods by company policies and procedures.
Unloads inbound raw materials and loads outbound finished goods by company guidelines and procedures.
Completes duties and follows all company guidelines by safety and quality assurance to comply with all government codes and regulations.
Documents and reports all malfunctioning equipment to plant management.
Maintains clean, organized, and safe work area including but not limited to sweeping floors and trash removal.
Performs all other assigned duties related to the plant warehouse operation.
Works to maintain and improve 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.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
At least one year of forklift experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A valid operating license for operating a forklift.
Must be 18 years of age upon hire.

Shift: 3rd

Pay Rate: $24 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Mixing Lead (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Prepare and mix ingredients to specified mixing time and temperature
Continually monitor and control the temperatures of dough during the mixing process and the final mixing stage of the dough.
Add ingredients in the order specified by the recipe to obtain desired characteristics
Visually and physically verify the texture of the dough to assure targeted texture characteristics.
Monitor and control the efficiency of the Rheon Line to assure that dough mixes do not exceed the capacity of the Rheon Line.
Continually monitor and control ingredient inventory control.
Assure that all ingredients are used as per the pick list
Assure that lot numbers on the pick list match those provided
Assure that data entry is entered accurately and on time for SAP reporting
Assure that refrigerated ingredients are maintained in the coolers.
Assure when specifications allow the reuse of waste dough from the Rheon Line that it is incorporated back into the dough mixes by percentages allowed.
Assure the weight scales are functioning accurately.
Document mixing data accurately and timely.
Maintain mixing equipment clean and sanitize.
Identified batch containers accurately and weigh them as required.
Maintain coolers organized, and clean; assure ingredients in coolers are identified.
Maintain mixing and ingredient areas organized and clean.
Lift and dump 50 lbs. flour bags consistently for short periods of time.
Monitor that the starter on the floor does not exceed use time.
Assure mixing documents are completed at the end of the shift and placed in their designated place.
Works to maintain and improve 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.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
At least 6 months as an Ingredient Prep Operator
Ability to understand and follow the recipe
Ability to understand and operate mixing process controls and makes adjustment when necessary.
Basic knowledge of dough mixing and operating mixing equipment
Ability to comprehend scale and temperature readouts
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

Shift: 2nd shift (2:00 pm - 10:00 pm) must work weekends

Pay Rate: $21 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

FSQA Supervisor (Stockton, CA, US, 95215)

As an FSQA Supervisor you'll play a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. You’ll lead a team of FSQA Technicians, oversee compliance with regulatory and customer requirements, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to maintain excellence in our bakery operations. If you're a detail-oriented leader with a passion for food safety and quality, apply today to make an impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment!

Responsibilities:

Quality Management System Leadership - Maintain comprehensive documentation control of the Quality Management System (QMS), including procedures, records, good manufacturing practices (GMPs), and Food Safety Plans to ensure operational excellence.
Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with operations, maintenance, sanitation, warehouse, and other support departments to maintain safety, legality, and regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement in bakery performance.
Product Quality & Customer Requirements - Understand Critical to Quality Control Points (CTQCP) for all manufactured products, implement customer requirements, and ensure right-first-time quality delivery while minimizing customer complaints through root cause analysis.
Team Management & Development - Provide day-to-day leadership of Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technicians, including training, performance management, skills development, and establishing talent matrices in collaboration with the FSQA Manager.
Supplier Management & Material Control - Oversee supplier approval processes, conduct raw material performance monitoring, and ensure all materials meet specifications while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
Investigation & Problem Resolution - Lead rapid investigations of product/process failures, determine root causes, implement corrective actions, and minimize production downtime while managing product exposure risks during incidents like foreign material contaminations.
Audit Support & Regulatory Representation - Serve as trained backup for the FSQA Manager during regulatory, customer, and third-party audits, while maintaining expertise in Environmental Monitoring Programs and swabbing techniques.
Food Safety Culture Leadership - Actively promote and lead food safety culture initiatives, including the SIFIRI (See It, Fix It, Report It) program through regular communication, education, employee recognition, and safety event coordination.
Performance Management & Innovation - Manage departmental KPIs, oversee labor budgets, identify technology enhancement opportunities, and handle supervisory responsibilities including hiring, performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions as needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree or sufficient experience in the food industry is required.
3 years food industry manufacturing or quality experience including supervisory experience is required.
Minimum of 3 - 5 years comprehensive food processing, food safety and quality experience with an extensive background in manufacturing food industry, HARPc, USDA, or FDA, preferred.
Previous experience with GFSI, BRC, SQF and/or USDA audits desirable.
Training in HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points) preferred
Trained as a PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) preferred
Good writing, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Detail oriented, and possess strong computer skills

Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000

Shift: 1st

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Production Worker/Labourer Union Canada (Winnipeg, MB, CA, R2X 1R2)

Position Purpose:

A production worker is responsible for working within a team, to maintain a fast paced flow on the floor. They prepare products for distribution in the most efficient manner, by assembling and checking products throughout the production process in order to ensure all products shipped match customers quality standards and expectations.

Responsibilities:

Operate and monitor a high speed continuous production line including aligning products on moving conveyors.
Required to bring all quality and safety concerns to supervisory staff’s attention
Responsible to ensure workstation and floor is clean and free of unwanted & hazardous materials throughout entire shift and after shift
Visually observes products through every stage of production and remove waste products from assembly line, ensuring products are placed into proper waste bins as required, and inspect products for quality deviations.
Adhere to (Good Manufacturing Procedures) GMP’s and Health and Safety rules as outlined in Employee Handbook including, but not limited to:
Ensure (Good Manufacturing Procedures) GMP’s and safe food handling practices are being followed at all times
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Ability to work in a fast paced environment with accuracy in order to keep up with the production process
Able to work with minimum supervision in a diverse team environment
Ability to punch in an out for every break/ shift with company time clock system.

Good understanding and application of English oral and written communication skills
Must be able to understand the scheduling process, quality training and safety policies and procedures after training completion
Completed (minimum) Grade 12 education or equivalent, with basic math skills

This is a part time position

Rotating Shift

Tech 1, Bakery-Sanitation (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Performs all tasks and duties required to ensure equipment is cleaned, sanitized, and operational for the next production run.
Knows and understands the operation and function of all sanitation cleaning equipment.
Knows the purpose and usage rate of all sanitizers and cleaning solutions.
Ensures all personal safety equipment is in good repair and maintains proper usage.
Maintains current on all updates to MSDS regarding cleaning solutions and sanitizers.
Communicates with co-workers and supervises all information relevant to the cleaning process.
Conducts on-the-job training of new sanitors and assists in training activities that support the manufacturing process.
Support “TEAM” concepts on major cleaning assignments
Works independently on projects, with limited supervision.
Knows and understands the operation and function of all plant waste removal equipment.
Keeps all equipment and work areas clean and free of debris.
Keeps accurate cleaning records of equipment and areas in accordance with SSOPs
Operates sanitation equipment cleaning equipment such as but not limited to; floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, pressure washers, and steam cleaners.
Other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is required
1 year of experience in manufacturing /light industrial environment is preferred
Forklift certification is required.
Sanitation experience in Food Manufacturing / Food Safety /Industrial Truck Experience
Weekends and Holidays may be required.

Shift: 1st - 6am - 2:30pm must work weekends

Hourly Rate: $20.00

Operations Supervisor (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of workers engaged in the manufacturing and packing of bread products. This role involves coordinating production schedules with the Materials Management department, ensuring line efficiency, and managing downtime and waste reporting. You will work closely with maintenance, engineering, and quality assurance teams to address issues, verify product specifications, and implement improvements in production methods. Additionally, you will train staff, ensure compliance with product quality standards, and drive process enhancements to optimize overall performance.

Responsibilities:

Coordinates and plans weekly production schedule in conjunction with the Materials Management department based on master scheduling and inventory policies set for each Stock Keeping Unit (SKU).
Interfaces with others in the organization and colleagues to ensure customer deadlines are met, by overseeing line activities such as clean downs and changeovers, starter room production and line efficiency.
Manages downtime and waste reporting accuracy and documents accordingly.
Works cross functionally with maintenance and engineering to resolve issues.
In conjunction with quality assurance staff, inspects and measures products to verify conformance to specifications.
Trains employees to identify products that do not meet specifications and ensure they are not shipped.
Directs employees in adjusting machines, equipment and work processes to ensure product specifications are met.
Observe machine operators to ensure quality and conformity of raw dough and finished products are within specifications
Ensure standards are met related to process flow, speed and temperatures, and any critical run data settings
Develops, recommends and implements changes in working conditions and use of equipment to improve production methods, equipment performance and efficiency, employee performance and product quality.
Develops capital equipment justifications for machine tools and process technology to improve quality, cost and cycle times.
Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three years of related bakery or food manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least two years of experience working at a bakery operation is preferred.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as production schedules, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or colleagues in an organization.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word processing software, Excel spreadsheet software and Outlook email software. Knowledge of inventory control and manufacturing software helpful.

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000/year

Shift: Floating Shift

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Operator 2, Bakery - Operator (Alsip, IL, US, 60803)

Responsibilities:

Monitors quality of product prior to packaging.
Reports any product anomalies or issues, to Lead.
Removes product from line that is out of specification.
Discards scrap product properly by separating clam shells from finished product into appropriate trash bins.
Monitors packaging equipment making sure it is running properly and at accurate speeds. Reports line operating issues to Lead/Supervisor for immediate repair.
Discards scrap product properly by separating clam shells from finished product into appropriate trash bins.
Assists with all packaging re work.
All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is required
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
One year related experience and/or training
Experience in food manufacturing is preferred

Shift: 2nd

Hours: 3:45pm-2:15am

Hourly Rate: $20-$21 per hour

Operator 3, Bakery-Warehouse (Ontario, CA, US, 91761)

Responsibilities:

Always operates the forklift in a safe manner.
Prepares, picks, and stages customer orders for shipment.
Places palletized cases in their assigned space in the frozen warehouse.
Delivers daily Production and Packing Depts. materials to assigned areas.
Loads trucks with palletized products or materials to be shipped.
Unloads palletized deliveries to the plant.
Records documents for material and production products accurately and in a timely fashion and places completed documents in their designated place. Processes SAP functions, including but not limited to Inventory Subcontracting and receiving goods
Reports malfunctioning of Forklift or other equipment immediately to supervisor/maintenance.
At the end of the shift or day, connects the Forklift to the battery charge.
Safely stacks the empty pallets in an organized manner.
Reports or repairs, as appropriate, any damaged materials generated when operating the Forklift.
Completes duties in accordance with quality assurance, GMPs, safety, and other company programs and procedures, and in accordance with government codes and regulations.
Maintains clean, organized, and safe work area, including wiping and washing equipment and tools; sweeping and mopping floors; and trash removal. Reporting any potential contamination and suspicious activity to a Supervisor immediately.
Performs other duties as assigned by the acting supervisor.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is preferred
1 -2 years of warehouse or stockroom experience
Forklift Certified

Shift: 1st

Hourly Rate: $24

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Operator 3, Bakery-Break Relief (Alsip, IL, US, 60803)

Responsibilities:

Provides break relief coverage for the following positions: Case erector/Packer; dough mover; mixer; operator; packer; palletizer as needed.
Learns and demonstrates full competency in performing the job functions of the various positions assigned.
Follows rules and regulations to ensure food safety, quality, and legality.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships
Must understand and follow all company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
Must understand and comply with the company Allergen, Food Defense and HACCP policies
Partners with Supervision and maintenance to maintain equipment in good working condition

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED is preferred
One-year related experience and/or training is required
Experience in the food industry is preferred
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Shift: 2nd

Hours: 3:45pm-2:15am

Hourly Rate: $21.00 - $22.00

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..
Bakery Incentive Plan (BIP): Focused on achieving bakery-specific performance goals.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Operator 3, Bakery-Warehouse (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Operates all material handling equipment according to company guidelines and attends safety training annually.
Records the movement of all material movement within the Warehouse including raw materials, packaging, supplies, and finished goods in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Unloads inbound raw materials and loads outbound finished goods in accordance with company guidelines and procedures.
Completes duties and follows all company guidelines in accordance with safety and quality assurance to comply with all government codes and regulations.
Documents and reports all malfunctioning equipment to plant management.
Maintains clean, organized, and safe work area including but not limited to sweeping floors and trash removal.
Performs all other assigned duties related to plant warehouse operation.
Works to maintain and improve 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.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.
At least one year of deep-reach forklift experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A valid operating license for operating a forklift is preferred.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

Shift: 2nd

Hourly Rate: $24.00

Manager, EHSS (Newark, CA, US, 94560)

Accountabilities:

90% Lead the development and implementation of a strong occupational health and safety management program to create an injury-free environment.
Champion safety culture with zero accident mentality
Actively co-manage with HR and managers the return to work program and associated workers' compensation claims for work-related injured temporary and full-time Aspire Bakeries employees
Develop, integrate, and manage written Safety programs, policies, and procedures that comply with legal and Aspire Bakeries corporate policies and guidelines
Develop a strong relationship and facilitate employee-led behavior-based safety process in a team-based environment
Food and Beverage experience strongly desired
Lead Health, Safety & Environmental Train the Trainers
Conduct regular safety audits, identify and evaluate hazards in the workplace and recommend solutions to minimize or eliminate risk. To include working indirectly in the manufacturing environment with 30-50% of time dedicated to "floor time" in the facility
Research federal, state, and local regulations to define existing and upcoming legal obligations and requirements of associated programs and policies
Proactively identifying opportunities for improvement in all areas of safety 10% Lead accident investigations and maintain all OSHA reporting
Support all accident and near-miss investigations to uncover the root cause and track the completion of corrective actions
Track, analyze, and report safety performance results
Follow through with respective department managers and employees on all safety-related suggestions and feedback
Perform other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety or a related field or equivalent experience is required. M.S. in Occupational Safety is preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of comprehensive safety experience with an extensive background in a manufacturing environment.
Use a computer more than 25% of total work time.
Salary Range: $95,000-$120,000

Tech 2, Bakery (Newark, CA, US, 94560)

Accountabilities:

Perform duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, or their designee.
Assist or perform preventive maintenance on equipment to maintain it in good working condition.
Be active in preventative maintenance programs, daily plant fundamentals, and all safety procedures. Handles maintenance emergencies as necessary.
Must have knowledge of electrical installation. Required to troubleshoot PLC, VFD, and 3-phase electrical. Able to troubleshoot and repair lighting circuits.
Assist with or perform the troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and plumbing systems.
Assist with or perform the troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance of the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment (HVAC/R).
Assist with or perform major equipment overhauls.Demonstrated mechanical and spatial aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment.
Ability to read and interpret shop/engineering drawings.3 years’ experience in a food manufacturing environment requiring knowledge of Tig welding, and Mig/Mag welding.
Able to discern correct welding applications.
Maintain interior and exterior of the buildings, install light bulbs, paint interior or exterior, make roof repairs, etc.
Construct and demolish walls, and perform other carpentry duties.
Demonstrated ability to use SAP EAM.
Maintains records in accordance with Aspire Bakeries policy.
Completes duties in accordance with quality assurance, GMPs, safety, and other company programs and procedures, and in accordance with government codes and regulations.
Demonstrated adherence to FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices(GMPs), OSHA standards, HACCP, and sanitary processes/procedures.
Responsible for keeping the work area clean and tidy at all times and reporting any potential contamination and suspicious activity immediately.
Keeps abreast of the latest manufacturing technologies and systems and engineering concepts.
Overtime hours may be required based on work demands.
Employees must be flexible with these hours.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is required.
A technical certificate in HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing repair is required.
Experience working in a maintenance department, preferably in an automated food processing plant.
Knowledge of equipment set-up, functions, operating procedures, and preventative maintenance techniques.
Basic knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) is preferred.
Other skills and experiences could be refrigeration, plumbing, industrial electrical and mechanical systems and maintenance, and automated food manufacturing process controls and equipment
Ability to read and interpret work orders, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions.
Required to read blueprints, logs, and electrical drawings.
Ability to complete forms detailing maintenance work performed.
Working knowledge of spoken Spanish is preferred.

Shift: 1st

Hourly Rate: $39.00-$41.00

Tech 2, Bakery- Maintenance (Ontario, CA, US, 91761)

Job Description

Job Title

Tech 2, Bakery-Maintenance

Location

Ontario

Department

Maintenance

Reporting to

Maint. Manager

Position Purpose

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager, The Tech 2, Bakery- Maintenance is responsible to maintain the equipment and facility in a safe and operational state of readiness at all times as prescribed by established guidelines and supervision. Adhere to all assigned tasks, FSQA Food Safety Procedures and follow all safety procedures. Immediately report any issues to Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Performs preventive, scheduled and corrective repairs on equipment, reports findings to supervisor and takes appropriate action.
Assists production workers in diagnosing malfunctions in systems and equipment. Tests equipment after repairs, changeovers or extended downtime
Assists with or executes major equipment overhauls. Assists with or performs the troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatic, plumbing and PLC Software problems.
Maintans production equipment while operating on a defined production schedule.
Operates general machinery and tools including saws, drills, power tools, scissor lifts, forklifts, etc
Interacts with and maintains records in accordance with Maintenance Management System requirements and job assignments and communicates via email, all with the use of computer systems.
Completes duties in accordance with quality assurance, GMPs, safety and other company programs and procedures, and in compliance with government code and regulations.
Maintains clean, organized and safe work area, including wipe and washing equipment and tools, sweeping and mopping floors, and trash removal.
Confers with and coordinates activities with Bakery personnel and other departments to minimize disruptions to production and maintenance schedules.
Escorts contractors while in the bakery facility on scheduled visits.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

High school diploma with a minimum of 3 years mechanical and/or electrical experience in industrial and manufacturing machinery OR 5 years mechanical and/or electrical experience in industrial and manufacturing machinery
Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field preferred
Advanced Electrical, Refrigeration, Welding, Boiler/Air Compressor and Machinist experience
Must have ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and control systems design documentation and vendor supplied documents including Process & Instrument Drawings (PID), electrical single line drawings, instrument loop drawings, electrical cable, routing and termination, mechanical diagrams and machine layout drawings
Experience in two of the following skills: refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and food manufacturing process controls
Knowledge of equipment set-up, functionality, operating procedures and preventative maintenance techniques
Able to handle multiple tasks with capability of prioritizing and planning work activities

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Work Environment

Senior Manager, Customer Development (Toronto, ON, CA, N3R1G9)

The Senior Manager, Customer Development will support the Key Strategic Partners & business. This role will support business leaders responsible for these accounts that we deliver against key revenue targets and execution strategies maintaining and protecting the growth of our business.

This role will support the business from end-to-end supply chain, include planning, reporting, quota setting and management, sales process optimization, sales job design, sales training and sales program implementation. This role is responsible for the overall productivity and effectiveness of the assigned sales organization. Reporting to the Senior Director, Customer Development and also works closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the appropriate objectives and priorities are enabled within the sales organization.

Responsibilities:

Manage the Key Strategic Parnter key accounts to achieve volume goals through new placements, positioning, merchandising and promotion.
Serve as expert with this assigned customer, understanding the customer’s corporate strategy, and how to align the company with the customer’s strategy.
Collaborate with customer cross functional teams to implement new projects and work with internal teams (ex. Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing and Brand Management) to develop and implement plans.
Communicate with existing Aspire customer development to make sure we are cohesive and aligned to Aspire’s overall strategic direction.
Manage and drive this strategic account from end to end, and ensuring we meet and exceed our annual targets.
Works with internal stakeholders to ensure we meet the customers’ expectations on product.
Able to respond quickly to any quality or food safety opportunities and provide solutions and next steps.
Lead & participate in presentations, negotiations, sales meetings, and trade shows with key external & internal stakeholders.
Ensure customer satisfaction stays high, develop lasting relationships with existing customers, and create new relationships.
Provide thought senior leadership in driving distribution growth on current foods and new launches.

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree
5+ years sales or sales management experience in a business-to-business sales environment.

Food experience strongly preferred.
Strategic, resourceful, & creative individual who is a proven hands-on sales leader that thrives in a fast-paced team environment.
Experience with large canadian brands and/or QSR businesses
Flexible personality and able to regularly transition between high-level, strategic work and detailed, tactical work.
Computer/Software Skills: Strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Excellent communication and presentation skills

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Regional EHSS Manager (East) (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

The Regional EHSS Manager (East) role will ensure that regulatory requirements for Environmental, Health, Safety & Security across both Canada and USA Bakeries are met and exceeded to continually reduce risk and cost associated with injuries and unsafe behaviors of our employees, contractors, and visitors and environmental fines or citations. This role will lead the effort to ensure compliance, build a strong safety/ security culture and reduce injuries and damages/ loss to property.

Responsibilities:

Partner with Bakery Leadership and to drive positive cultural changes and achieve Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security regulatory compliance, organization goals/values, and continuous improvements
Champion safety culture with zero accident mentality
Develop, integrate, and manage written Environmental and Safety programs, policies and procedures that comply with legal and corporate policies and guidelines
Develop and manage EHS process throughout the company
Develop a strong relationship and facilitate employee-led behavior-based safety process in a team-based environment
Lead Bakery Teams and conduct regular environmental and safety audits, identify, and evaluate hazards in the workplace and recommend solutions to minimize or eliminate risk
Help manage and maintain with Bakery Teams existing Environmental Compliance programs (PSM, SWPPP, Air, Water, Waste, etc.)
Research federal, state and local regulations to define existing and upcoming legal obligations and requirements of associated programs and policies. Experience with local Air Districts (e.g. SCAQMD, SJCAPCD), SWRCB, DTSC, CUPA, CARB rules and regulations
Proactively identify opportunities for improvement in all areas of safety and environmental compliance
Identify, build and manage site EHS personnel and personnel performing the activities though out the organization
Support all accident and near miss investigations to uncover root cause and track completion of corrective actions
Track, analyze, and report safety performance results
Help manage workers compensation cases with Bakery leadership
Ability travel at least 25% of the time to visit and support bakeries in both Canada and USA

Qualifications:

7 years comprehensive environmental and safety experience with an extensive background in manufacturing environment preferably food industry
Bachelor’s degree in safety, or related field or equivalent experience
Strong understanding of USA & Canadian Environmental, Health and Safety Regulations
Experience supporting facilities in both Canada and USA is a plus
M.S. in Occupational Safety or related discipline is good to have
Certifications (ASP, CSP, or Canada Equivalent) also a plus
The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions, and is occasionally exposed to traffic hazards, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and extreme cold

Candidates can be from Swedesboro, Cayce, Ancaster & Brantford area near bakeries.

General Labor, Packing (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Accountabilities:

Packs production units in cases, according to case pack specifications.
Ensures product units being packed are to quality and product specifications, including color, weight, height, length, appearance, and core temperature.
Ensures that finished cases have been accurately coded and identified.
Places finished cases on pallets properly and labels pallets correctly.
Records packaging documents accurately and in a timely fashion.
Prepares box cartons with accurate labels for packaged products, and/or ensures that box labeler is accurately labeling cases.
Operates various packaging equipment, which may include but is not limited to metal detectors, product counters, case erector/bag inserters, conveyors, box labelers, box tapers, pallet jacks, pallet wrappers, and bag counters.
Maintains sufficient materials for the Packaging Department, including but not limited to pallets, box cartons, box carton tape, master case inserts, baking instructions, pallet tags, correct retail bags, and correct box labels.
May assist in collating retail bags according to case counts based on the production schedules.
Completes duties in accordance with quality assurance, GMPs (good manufacturing practices), safety and other company programs and procedures, and in accordance with government codes and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
Previous experience in an automated or semi-automated packing environment is helpful.

Shift: 1st 6:00am-02:30pm *must work weekend

Pay Rate: $18 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

General Labor, Packaging (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Accountabilities:

Packs production units in cases, according to case pack specifications.
Ensures product units being packed are to quality and product specifications, including color, weight, height, length, appearance, and core temperature.
Ensures that finished cases have been accurately coded and identified.
Places finished cases on pallets properly and labels pallets correctly.
Records packaging documents accurately and in a timely fashion.
Prepares box cartons with accurate labels for packaged products, and/or ensures that box labeler is accurately labeling cases.
Operates various packaging equipment, which may include but is not limited to metal detectors, product counters, case erector/bag inserters, conveyors, box labelers, box tapers, pallet jacks, pallet wrappers, and bag counters.
Maintains sufficient materials for the Packaging Department, including but not limited to pallets, box cartons, box carton tape, master case inserts, baking instructions, pallet tags, correct retail bags, and correct box labels.
May assist in collating retail bags according to case counts based on the production schedules.
Completes duties in accordance with quality assurance, GMPs (good manufacturing practices), safety and other company programs and procedures, and in accordance with government codes and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
Previous experience in an automated or semi-automated packing environment is helpful.

Shift: 3rd 10:00pm-06:30am *must work weekend

Pay Rate: $18 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

General Labor, Packing (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

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:

Packs production units in cases, according to case pack specifications.
Ensures product units being packed are to quality and product specifications, including color, weight, height, length, appearance, and core temperature.
Inserts master case liner, baking instructions, and retail bags as needed in formed cases.
Ensures that finished cases have been accurately coded and identified.
Places finished cases on pallets properly and labels pallets correctly.
Records packaging documents accurately and in a timely fashion.
Prepares box cartons with accurate labels for packaged products, and/or ensures that box labeler is accurately labeling cases.
Operates various packaging equipment, which may include but is not limited to metal detectors, product counters, case erector/bag inserters, conveyors, box labelers, box tapers, pallet jacks, pallet wrappers, and bag counters.
May assist in collating retail bags according to case counts based on the production schedules.
Completes duties in accordance with quality assurance, GMPs (good manufacturing practices), safety, and other company programs and procedures, and in accordance with government codes and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is preferred
Bilingual English and Spanish is preferred
Previous experience in an automated or semi-automated packing environment is preferred.

Shift: 1st Must work weekends

Pay Rate: $18 per hour

General Labor, Bakery-Production (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Monitor the units on the Proofer plates to ensure they are meeting quality specifications.
Align product on Proofer plates for efficiency as they travel to the oven.
Align units exiting the oven onto the cooling conveyor for maximum cooling.
Perform general sanitation cleanup of Proofer workstation and oven areas.
Assure cutting blades are sharp for cutting product and are disposed of properly.
Assist Oven Operator to maintain process control of the Proof Box and Oven.
Plan, direct, organize, and coordinate daily activities at the Rheon Line.
Verify floor batch time to assure dough is acceptable for forming units.
Verify texture of dough to assure product units will develop through the process system as expected.
Set and verify that the process line control parameters are to specifications.
Continually monitor controls to ensure that product is to specifications.
Assure that flour dusters are maintained filled at all times.
Monitor number of batch containers on floor to be processed to assure they do not exceed the line capacity.
Verify that targeted units per proofer plates are to target specifications.
Assure that mechanical line moving parts are functioning as expected. Report any mal-functioning or potential mechanical failures to supervisor.
Assure that the Rheon Line, workstations, are maintained organize and safe for working.
Awareness of Lockout/Tagout procedures and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.

Shift: 1st (6 am - 2:30 pm **must work weekends)

Hourly Range: $18.00-$19.00

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Production Operator III (West Columbia, SC, US, 29172)

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: 2nd

Lead, FSQA (West Columbia, SC, US, 29172)

Responsibilities:

Plan Quality Assurance and food safety tasks to be followed on the floor by proper use of the Production Schedule. Print and review schedules ahead of time.
Ensures that Quality Assurance techs, specifications, pictures, labels and any other Quality Assurance tools are properly issued on time to the floor based on production schedules.
Make sure all Good Manufacturing Practices Audits, glass/plastic audits, et cetera are completed.
Verifies documentation is accurate, complete and compliant.
Compiles quantitative and qualitative data
Assist cross-functional teams in investigating non-conformities and documenting corrective actions
Assist FSQA Supervisors with overseeing daily workload for each technician on each shift. As needed, assist with covering the shift in the absence of a Quality Assurance technician.
Responsible for training new Quality Assurance technicians and assist them in problem solving with Production personnel.
Assist in continuous improvement projects including SOP creation, training implementation and regular verification activities
Organize and file all daily Critical Control Point documentation and reports by shift, making sure all paperwork is thorough and complete.
Sign off daily on all preventive control records and make sure that they are filled out correctly.
Coordinate communication of quality assurance and/or food safety issues with the production supervisory personnel and FSQA leadership.
Generates the Non-conformance reports and follows-up on ingredients placed on hold.
Works to maintain and improve on the quality, legality and safety of each product and the processes used in their manufacture.
Responsible for always keeping assigned work area clean and tidy and reporting any potential contamination and suspicious activity to a supervisor immediately.
Maintain digital record keeping, including inventory holds, technical data, and tracking continuous improvement projects
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required.
Minimum 2 years relevant food safety and quality assurance experience in an automated food processing plant.

Shift: 1st

Hourly Rate: $21-$24

Operator 1, Bakery-Ingredient (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

The Production Operator supports the Lead Mixer and is responsible for scaling out ingredients accurately according to product recipe specifications. Ingredients are then mixed to set parameters of time and temperatures. The uniform dispersion and incorporation of the ingredients will develop into a homogeneous mixture for the targeted characteristics desired for processing the highest quality product standards expected by Aspire Bakeries.

Responsibilities:

Prepare ingredients accurately as specified by recipe; feed starters, mother, potatoes, peppers, onions, etc.
Prepare and mix ingredients to specified mixing time and temperature
Continually monitor and control temperatures of dough during the mixing process and the final mixing stage of the dough.
Add ingredients in the order specified by recipe to obtain desired characteristics
Visually and physically verify the texture of the dough to assure targeted texture characteristics.
Monitor and control efficiency of Rheon Line to assure that dough mixes do not exceed the capacity of the Rheon Line.
Continually monitor and control ingredient inventory control.
Document mixing data accurately and timely.
Maintain mixing equipment clean and sanitize.
Identified batch containers accurately and weigh as required.
Lift and dump 50 lbs. flour bags consistently for short periods of times.
Monitor that starter on floor does not exceed use time.
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.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
At least 6 months as an operator
Ability to understand and follow recipe
Ability to understand and operate mixing process controls and makes adjustment when necessary.
Basic knowledge of dough mixing and operating mixing equipment
Ability to comprehend scale and temperature readouts
Ability to document mixing and ingredients data accurately and timely
Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.

Shift: 2nd

Hourly Rate: $20.00

Shipper/Receiver Union Canada (Winnipeg, MB, CA, R2X 1R2)

Responsibilities:

Operate stackers and pallet jacks as required.
Work in accordance with company policies, departmental procedures, GMP’s and health and safety regulations.
Ensure proper storage and stock rotations using F. E F.O. keeping like sku’s together inside the freezer, warehouse, and cooler.
Assist in preparing for and undertaking physical inventory counts.
Ensure production maintains an uninterrupted supply of materials at all times.
Accurate assembling and picking of orders for shipping.
Load and unload trucks and trailers.
Verify actual count and condition of product shipped and received.
Responsible for requisitions of materials from the warehouse, cooler and freezer.
Maintain water levels on the batteries of pallet equipment.
Accurately complete all paperwork in a timely manner.
Ensure work area is cleaned at end of the shift.
Any property or product damages must be reported immediately to the Supervisor.
Bring quality and safety concerns to Supervisor as required.
Assist in audit preparations and BRC compliance.
Ensure accurate picking and delivery of material to production floor.
Ensure all trailer locks are engaged when loading and unloading trailers.
Participate and maintain cleaning standards on master sanitation schedule.
Responsible for informing Supervisor and Maintenance of any equipment malfunctions inside the freezer/warehouse/cooler.
Complete required dept. and Alchemy training.
Perform usual warehouse related SAP system duties.
Record temperature for freezer, warehouse, & cooler on each shift and immediately communicate any deviations.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Strong in basic math.
Understanding of warehouse fundamentals.
Competent in the safe use of electric pallet equipment.
Able to organize tasks quickly.
Good oral and written communication.

Minimum Grade 12 education with good oral and written English skills
Able to work flexible hours including weekends and nights.
Excellent organizational skills.
Understands the basics in inventory controls.
Proven good attendance record.
Minimum 1 years practical experience on electric reach stackers and pallet jacks.
Forklift certification.

Preferred

Knowledge on how to utilize SAP program and RF guns.
Able to understand the scheduling process, quality training, safety policies/procedures.

Physical Requirements

Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs.
Capable of working in below freezing temperatures for extended period of time.
Standing, walking, sitting for lengthy periods of time.
Rotating shift work.

Maintenance Technician II (West Columbia, SC, US, 29172)

Responsibilities:

Performs preventive, scheduled and corrective repairs on equipment, reports findings to supervisor and takes appropriate action.
Assists production workers in diagnosing malfunctions in systems and equipment. Tests equipment after repairs, changeovers or extended downtime
Assists with or executes major equipment overhauls. Assists with or performs the troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatic, plumbing and PLC Software problems.
Maintans production equipment while operating on a defined production schedule.
Operates general machinery and tools including saws, drills, power tools, scissor lifts, forklifts, etc
Interacts with and maintains records in accordance with Maintenance Management System requirements and job assignments and communicates via email, all with the use of computer systems.
Completes duties in accordance with quality assurance, GMPs, safety and other company programs and procedures, and in compliance with government code and regulations.
Maintains clean, organized and safe work area, including wipe and washing equipment and tools, sweeping and mopping floors, and trash removal.
Confers with and coordinates activities with Bakery personnel and other departments to minimize disruptions to production and maintenance schedules.
Escorts contractors while in the bakery facility on scheduled visits.
Performs other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications:

High school diploma with a minimum of 3 years mechanical and/or electrical experience in industrial and manufacturing machinery OR 5 years mechanical and/or electrical experience in industrial and manufacturing machinery is required. Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field preferred
Advanced Electrical, Refrigeration, Welding, Boiler/Air Compressor and Machinist experience
Must have ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and control systems design documentation and vendor supplied documents including Process & Instrument Drawings (PID), electrical single line drawings, instrument loop drawings, electrical cable, routing and termination, mechanical diagrams and machine layout drawings
Experience in two of the following skills: refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and food manufacturing process controls
Knowledge of equipment set-up, functionality, operating procedures and preventative maintenance techniques
Able to handle multiple tasks with capability of prioritizing and planning work activities.

Shift: 1st

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

General Labor, Bakery-Packing (Alsip, IL, US, 60803)

Responsibilities:

Packer grabs container from shelf.
Packer grabs cookies and fills up container from the moving conveyor line, and places them inside a container.
A packer fills the container and places it on a conveyor and/or fills the case with the containers that goes through a metal detector for the case erector to pack.
Repeats step 1 and 2 continuously
Packer is responsible for communicating and monitoring the cookie quality issues to Lead or Operator immediately.
Maintains cleanliness of work area.
Follows rules and regulations to ensure food safety, quality, and legality.
Maintains and establishes effective working relationships.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED is preferred
Experience in the food industry is preferred
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
One year related experience and/or training

Shift: 3rd

Hours: 9:45pm-6:15am

Hourly Rate: $18.00 - $19.00

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.
Bakery Incentive Plan (BIP): Focused on achieving bakery-specific performance goals.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Sr Manager, Ammonia Systems and PSM Processes (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

The Sr. Manager, Ammonia Systems and PSM Processes plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and efficiency of ammonia system management as well as key environmental programs required for proper bakery operations across all Aspire Bakeries locations. This position is responsible for developing and overseeing proactive maintenance systems, implementing best practices, and ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols to mitigate risks. Additionally, the role provides strategic leadership in environmental compliance, ensuring all bakeries meet local, state, and federal regulations necessary for safe and sustainable operations.

Responsibilities:

Knowledge of and ability to implement applicable International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) regulations.
Functions as a corporate environmental leader. Support in maintaining all environmental programs required for bakery operation from local, state, and federal agencies. Programs will include compliance with the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Wastewater Permitting, Handling/Disposal of hazardous materials (fluorescent lighting, batteries, etc.).
Developer and Owner of network wide Food Grade Lubrication program.
Owns and executes the Contractor Safety Management process.
Supports recordkeeping and training requirements for all components of the Process Safety Management PSM/Risk Management Plans to achieve compliance with state and federal guidelines.
Support in-house and contractor technical analysis services to provide real-time data on the status of refrigeration and operational equipment. Technical analysis will include but not limited to infrared scanning, vibration analysis, ultrasound, X-ray and energy consumption metering, etc.
Supports bakery-managed utility systems. Ensures that associated personnel (operators and mechanics) have proficiency and proper licensing to operate all pertinent utility areas.
Leads Aspire North America Ammonia Committee.
Create, maintain and advance a Community of Practice for Ammonia Technicians from all Aspire sites.
Ensures bakeries maintain records of planned and completed maintenance for PSM/RMP compliance – monthly PSM meetings.
Assists in annual budget preparation as it relates to steam, refrigeration, compressed air, energy, facility support equipment, wastewater and environmental compliance
Keeps abreast of the latest manufacturing technologies, systems, and engineering concepts to continually provide improvement feedback to all Bakeries
Assesses, trains, mentors, and motivates bakery leaders. Provides appropriate training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth.
Communicates performance standards and expectations to bakeries, recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments and counseling performance problems.
Performs other related responsibilities as needed

Qualifications:

7+ years of operations and maintenance management experience in a manufacturing environment requiring knowledge of ammonia refrigeration, steam, compressed air, wastewater, industrial electrical systems, and automated manufacturing process controls
Ability to read and interpret work orders, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions. Ability to complete forms detailing maintenance work performed.
Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
Knowledge of Windows; Microsoft Office, AutoCAD; Internet software; CMMS software is required
Working knowledge of CMMS usage; preferably SAP
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts is preferred
Working knowledge of spoken Spanish is preferred.
Travel: Up to 75%

Travel: Up to 75%

Salary Range: $145,000.00 - $165,000.00

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Food Safety and Quality Assurance Supervisor (Ontario, CA, US, 91761)

The Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Supervisor has the primary responsibility for protecting the food by effectively implementing food safety and quality procedures and meeting all regulatory, customer, and Aspire Bakeries requirements.

Responsibilities:

Accountable for meeting all applicable food regulations; international, national, state, and local. Examples include Food and Drug, local health department inspections, weights and measure inspections, and Preventive Controls.
Accountable for complying with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards in which the bakery location participates (i.e. BRC, SQF).
Accountable for documentation control, and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) including procedures, records, good manufacturing practices (GMPs), and Food Safety Plan.
Works with the operations team to maintain the safety, legality, and regulatory requirements of each food and the processes used in their bakery location.
Works with other support departments to improve bakery performance (e.g. maintenance, sanitation, warehouse, operations).
Understands the Critical Quality Control Points (CTQCP) of the products manufactured, to drive operational performance and effectively deliver right the first time quality and mission zero based on finished product specifications.
Accountable for understanding, and implementing customer requirements.
Supports the bakery team to reduce customer/consumer complaints for foods manufactured on-site using root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technicians, including training and development of the team and clear identification of objectives to meet the bakery's needs.
Collaborating with the FSQA Manager on establishing a talent training and skills matrix with clear planning and development for the FSQA technicians.
Strict adherence to the Integrated Management System (AIMS) Programs.
Reports food safety and quality issues, corrective actions, and preventive measures to the FSQA Manager.
Authorized to hold products based on food safety or quality non-conformities. Places food on both physical and SAP hold, and collaborates with the FSQA Manager on disposition and decisions to release product for hold.
Trained as a backup for FSQA Manager as a technical representative for regulatory, customer, and third-party audits.
Accountable for assuring materials are received from approved suppliers and conducting raw material supplier performance monitoring based on specifications.
Participate in the review, verification, and update of HARPc Food Safety Plans, procedures, and documents to protect product safety and quality.
Participate in routine facility programs, and corporate audits to ensure the site is in compliance.
Manage relationships with intra- and inter-departmental colleagues and suppliers to ensure the achievement of departmental and company-wide targets.
Responsible for other supervisory activities including, but not limited to, labor budget management, performance evaluation, hiring, discipline, coaching, training and development, and termination recommendation.
Actively leads and participates in the food safety culture of the bakery, with a clear understanding of the SIFIRI (See It, Fix It, Report It) program. Includes regular communication, education, events, and employee recognition programs.
Accountable for upholding the values of integrity, ownership, customer focus, creativity, and care while bringing these values into their daily work.
Exemplifies a safe and healthy work environment and conducts activities in a safe and healthy manner, reporting unsafe conditions to their direct report and bakery director.
Other duties may be assigned and FSQA Manager is expected to effectively manage and execute changes.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma, some college science courses, or experience in the food industry required
A Bachelor of Science Degree or sufficient experience in the food industry preferred
Trained in a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard such as BRC or SQF
Basic understanding of environmental monitoring program(s).
3 years of food industry manufacturing or quality experience including supervisory experience.Minimum of 3 - 5 years comprehensive food processing, food safety, and quality experience with an extensive background in manufacturing food industry, HARPc, USDA, or FDA, preferred.
Previous experience with GFSI, BRC, SQF, and/or USDA audits is desirable.
Training in HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points) preferred
Trained as a PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) preferred
Good writing, analytical, and critical thinking skills

Shift: 2nd

Salary Rate: $70,000 - $82,000

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Maintenance Manager, Bakery (Newark, CA, US, 94560)

The Maintenance Manager will be a skilled and proactive leader our facility’s maintenance operations and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. In this role, you will implement and oversee preventive maintenance programs, manage major equipment projects, and ensure facility upkeep for long-term efficiency and cost control. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards, including OSHA, FDA, and GMP requirements.

Responsibilities:

Implements a preventive maintenance program for all equipment for cost and downtime reduction. Plans and executes major equipment projects overhaul for long-lasting, maintainable results on various pieces of equipment. Plans for and handles emergencies while continuing to maintain the preventive maintenance program so that emergencies are continually reduced.
Implements work order, backlog, control, and job assignment systems that gain requester and subordinate support.
Ensures compliance with quality assurance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), safety, and other company programs and procedures.
Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers ensure compliance with standards.
Oversees the training of plant employees in proper and safe equipment operation.
Responsible for the demolition and physical changes made to the buildings. Maintains interior building structures for longer asset life at minimum cost.
Sources and oversees project installation of non-charter new machinery.
Hires and oversees outside contractors and service providers as appropriate.
Develops and maintains good housekeeping, waste management, air quality, and water quality.
Maintains clean and organized work area.
Understands and ensures compliance with local, county, and state health, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, wastewater, water quality, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and other government agency codes and regulations.
Assists in inspections and audits by local, county, and state health departments; Food and Drug Administration (FDA); Brand Reputation through Compliance (BRC); Kosher/Organic certification organizations; NJDEP and customers. Ensures compliance with policies and regulations formulated by these organizations as they relate to facilities.
May travel to various locations to attend training or for other duties.
Manages maintenance activities within budget.
Keeps management team abreast of maintenance activities.
Participates as an active member of the management team.
Works to maintain and improve the quality, legality, and safety of each product and the processes used in their manufacturing. Responsible for keeping assigned work area clean and tidy at all times and reporting any potential contamination and suspicious activity to a Supervisor immediately.
Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

B.S. degree (A.A.) or better in at least one of the following preferred:
- Electrical Construction and Maintenance; Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technologies; or Mechanical Engineering
- Knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repairs.
- Knowledge of equipment set-up, functions, operating procedures, and preventative maintenance techniques.
Minimum 5 years relevant experience in an automated plant, bakery preferred.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, and governmental regulations. Ability to read and interpret diagrams and blueprints. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information to and respond to questions from employees, managers, clients, customers, and the business community. Working knowledge of Spanish preferred.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word processing software, Excel spreadsheet software and Outlook email software; and preventative maintenance software. Knowledge of CAD software is helpful.
Travel as needed.
Must be flexible with working weekends and nights
Must be able to adjust schedule to meet business demands.

Shift: 1st

Salary Range: $115,000-$135,000

General Labor (Stockton, CA, US, 95215)

Accountabilities:

Monitors tray line to ensure an even flow of trays during production
Stacks trays of bread onto pallets at a height of 20 to 26 trays high.
Stacks trays of bread onto dollies 24-36 trays high.
Shrink wraps stacks of bread and stages them in a staging area for shipping to load onto outbound trucks.
Assists with rotation of product in freezer.
Assists with stacking trays 70 high for outbound shipments.
Keeps area clean and all barrels dumped.
Follows all company GMP and quality management procedures to maintain high food safety and quality standards.
All other assigned tasks.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is preferred
Ability to lift 10lb. pans throughout an 8-hour shift
Ability to push and pull 220lb. pan carts several times throughout an 8-hour shift

Hourly Rate: $22.98

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Production Operator III (Cayce, SC, US, 29033)

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

Shift: 2nd

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Production Operator II (Chaska, MN, US, 55318)

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
Must be at least 18 years of age

Shift: 3rd

Hourly Rate: $21.00 - $21.32

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Sr Data Engineer, SAP Data (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Are you passionate about data, business intelligence, and cutting-edge technology? Aspire Bakeries is looking for a Senior Developer, SAP Data to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise data solutions. This role offers the opportunity to build and optimize robust data systems, enhance data accessibility, and drive insightful decision-making across the organization.

As a key player, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, optimize data queries, and support BI initiatives to ensure seamless data-driven operations. If you have expertise in data architecture, ETL/ELT development, and cloud-based platforms, this is your chance to make a significant impact. Join us and be part of a high-performing team that is transforming how we leverage data to fuel growth and innovation!

Key Responsibilities:

Partner with stakeholders to understand business requirements and implement scalable data solutions that support enterprise needs.
Design, develop and maintain backend Data Models in SAP-ecosystem (BW, HANA, BOBJ).
Design, develop, and maintain automated, user-friendly BI systems, reports, and dashboards that enable effective decision-making.
Optimize on-premise and cloud-based data solutions, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and long-term sustainability.
Develop and support ETL/ELT pipelines, ensuring seamless data extraction, transformation, and integration.
Define, develop, and maintain critical business and operational reports, ensuring timely access to accurate data.
Analyze historical data to extract insights, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
Provide technical support and training to enhance business users’ ability to leverage BI tools effectively.
Troubleshoot and resolve data issues, ETL/ELT chains, and reporting solutions, ensuring data integrity and systems reliability.

Basic Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, or Business Intelligence roles.
Strong experience in SAP BW & HANA modeling, ABAP/4, and AMDP code design and development including ABAP Programs, Custom Objects, and HANA Views.
Hands-on experience in data sourcing, ingestion, transformations (ELT/ETL), and data modeling.
Strong knowledge of data management processes with experience in building scalable data pipelines and optimizing large datasets.
Proficiency and Hands-on experience with BI analytical tools such as SAP Business Objects (Analysis for Office AO Reports, WebI, Design Studio) and (PowerBI or similar).
Experience working with modern cloud-based data platforms such as Azure, AWS, or SAP Datasphere.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or similar fields of study.
Experience working with business stakeholders to bridge desired insights with information context and identify the data needed.
Hands-on experience with data engineering or analytics-related tasks including working with Python or R.
Knowledge of corporate performance management, advanced data modeling and predictive analytics.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and in a cross-functional environment.
Experience in manufacturing or supply chain analytics is a plus.

Salary Range: $135,000-$150,000

Procurement Analyst (Los Angeles, CA, US, 90045)

As a Procurement Analyst, Indirects, you will play a critical role in streamlining our non-Bill of Material (Indirect Procurement) sourcing data and provide excellent customer service to our Bakeries and internal department. This position requires strong attention to detail, organization, and communication and Excel skills to manage our SAP ECC and SRM database, Ariba Contracts, Ariba RFX, Ariba Marketplace to resolve issues, collaborate cross-functionally and run RFx’s. If you enjoy data analytics, engaging Vendors and relationship-building, this is an exciting opportunity to optimize our sourcing processes and create seamless experiences for our internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

SAP and Ariba Database Administration

Apply knowledge and direction of SAP and Ariba work processes to manage database and RFX administration, manage Vendor administration and support conflict resolution, Vendor registration, Contracts and other Indirect Procurement support for Services and Capex for the Bakeries to ensure supply.
Manage a variety of routine and non-routine daily contacts with multiple Vendors, Bakeries, AccountsPayable, IT, Engineering and others as needed to obtain information necessary to support using bakeries for their requirements. This information includes finding sources of supply, prices and timing requirements of availability.

Projects

Support sourcing activities, projects, inquiries, basic negotiations, supplier follow-up, etc. as assigned and directed by Managers.
Direct involvement with procurements software tools, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, IT and HR functions to requested deliverables.

Sourcing

Supports with analysis and data entry for various procurement categories.
Develop relationships with the Bakery contacts to support business needs and predict changes and updates needed for seamless ERP
Assists with the administration of RFP / RFQ / RFI.
Supports bakery with supply challenges.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Finance or Accounting preferred.
Proficient in English (written and verbal).
Superior critical thinking skills and ability to structure analyses to solve poorly defined problems.
Solid communication, problem-solving, and research abilities are necessary.
Solid Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Prior experience with SAP and Ariba are preferred.
Central Time Zone 8AM to 5PM - Hybrid in office 3 days per week. (LA Time 6AM to 3PM)

Salary Range: $67,000 - $72,000

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Production Operator III (Chaska, MN, US, 55318)

The Production Operator is responsible for ensuring the food is prepared in accordance with the specifications. Also required to work with the Bakery Team to accomplish production goals and maintain efficiencies.

Responsibilities:

Ensure food meets quality specifications
Operate and adjust machinery & equipment to ensure accuracy and proper food specifications
Maintain appropriate documents/reports
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 (GMP’s)
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 equivalent is required
3 years of manufacturing experience
Equipment and product knowledge
Must be at least 18 years of age
Food Manufacturing experience

Shift: 3rd

Pay Rate: 22.88 per hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Oven Relief Operator (Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085)

Responsibilities:

Assure the final forming of the product to specifications.
Slice tops to product specifications.
Coordinates activities of the employees in the oven department, including training, employees, planning, assigning, and directing work.
Monitor the units on the Proofer plates to ensure they are meeting quality specifications.
Align product on Proofer plates for efficiency as they travel to the oven.
Align units exiting the oven onto the cooling conveyor for maximum cooling
Perform general sanitation cleanup of the Proofer workstation and oven areas.
Assure cutting blades are sharp for cutting products and are disposed of properly.
Assist Oven Operator to maintain process control of the Proof Box and Oven
Awareness of Lockout/Tagout procedures and adherence to GMPs.
Assure that all data entry is entered accurately and in a timely manner
Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.
Works to maintain and improve 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.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
At least 6 months as an operator
Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.

Shift: 3rd

Hourly Rate: $19.00/hr.

Production Lead (Chaska, MN, US, 55318)

As a Production Lead, where you'll ensure the production of high-quality products that meet all safety, USDA, QA, and customer standards. You'll be responsible for effective communication with supervisors, compliance checks, and continuous workflow improvements. Your role will involve assigning tasks, verifying reports, and preparing materials to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for producing a quality product that meets all the Safety, USDA, QA, and Customer regulations.
Effectively communicates as required with Supervisor.
Ensures that all products are in compliance.
Continuously looking for production improvements or better methods to facilitate workflow for all workers on the line without affecting required quality or safety standards.
Assigns personnel in accordance with their capacity, ability, and effort to perform their assigned jobs.
Exhibits, at all times, in a professional manner to obtain maximum collaboration and better labor performance.
Ensures that all reports and documentation are correct and timely.
Verifies that all employees’ hours and names are correct, without exceeding the permitted hours.
Verifies that the ingredients and usage corresponding to a product are correct.
Produces quantities as scheduled, especially for the occasional customers.
Maintains and provides communication to all the workers with regard to the next day’s production to assure that the workforce is prepared.
Prepares materials, mixes, and batches in a timely fashion to ensure on-time startup for the next shift/day.
Continuously trains workers to read and review recipes.
Trains workers on hygiene and safety rules to eliminate accidents.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is required.
College degree or courses toward and 5 years of food production experience preferred.
Good communications skills, hard-working, dependable, and safety conscious.
Able to communicate and make logical decisions.
Walk the line and monitor events.
Lift up to 50 lbs.

Shift: 3rd

Hourly Rate: $23.00 - $25.00/hour

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.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!