Production Operator II

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 likeLa Brea Bakery,Otis Spunkmeyer, andOakrun 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.

The Production Operator II is responsible for operating a production line safely and efficiently, minimizing waste, and ensuring products meet all quality and company standards. Key duties include maintaining accurate records of downtimes, troubleshooting minor issues, and collaborating with team members to prepare materials and machinery for production runs. The role also involves maintaining a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety and quality standards, and participating in team problem-solving and decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain all flour sifters and flour bins in an appropriate manner to ensure that the line is able to run smoothly and efficiently.
• Clean all rollers and belts as necessary to ensure they are clear of debris and in the correct position. In the event that a belt is not functioning or positioned incorrectly, mechanics should be called using a radio or the overhead PA system.
• Troubleshoot issues before getting maintenance or supervisors involved if it is a minor issue. Communicate the issues to the break relief, mechanics, or supervisors as needed to ensure safe and efficient production runs.
• Operators are required to use the paging system or their respective break relief to rely information to packing about the line status such as downtimes, major gaps in production, incorrect or misshaped products that have entered the freezer, and line start-up and ending times for each production run.
• Keeping accurate and neat records of production downtimes, areas impacted by downtimes, and what (if known) caused the downtime. Check all belts thoroughly in timely manner, and record dough weight at the specified time interval ensuring each batch of dough is properly accounted for.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and organized work area. Ensuring all catch pans, floor pans, and waste receptacles are emptied and thrown away in a timely manner.
• Know, understand, and follow safe operating procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Actively participate with the team, through problem solving, planning, and team decision-making with individual accountability.
• Ensure the proper set-up for the next shift and communicate to them all information relevant to the manufacturing process.
• Perform training of new Operators and Inspectors, and assist in other training activities which support the manufacturing process.
• Other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous work history in a food manufacturing facility is preferred.
• 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.

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!

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.