General Labor, Production

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.

As a General Laborer in Production, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and safety. You'll inspect and measure semi-finished products, separate non-conforming items, and collaborate with team members to maintain efficient production processes.

Responsibilities:

• Visually inspect and measure the semi-finished raw dough prior to the freezer ensuring that all product conforms to all company and quality standards.
• Effectively communicate with line operator and mixer on all issues involving nonconforming measurements, appearance, or mechanical malfunctions to limit waste and ensure all company, customer, and quality standards are met.
• Assist the operator with filling flour sifters as needed.
• Frequently check to ensure that all product lanes are in the correct position to ensure proper transfer to the freezer belts.
• Check freezer entrance for ice frequently to ensure product freezes in the correct shape, and communicate any built-up ice to maintenance.
• Assist the line operator and mixer with starting the line up, shutting the line down, dough jams, and cleaning as needed to help limit the downtime and increase line efficiency.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and organized work area.
• Know, understand, and follow safe operating procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Perform all tasks and duties required to ensure production and efficiency standards are met.
• Perform training of new techs and assist in other training activities which support the manufacturing process.
• Flexibility in job assignments based on production needs, as designated by a supervisor.
• Make all necessary machinery & equipment adjustments and performs all tasks & duties necessary for efficient start-ups, daily operation, change-over and shut-downs.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous work history in a food manufacturing facility.
• Ability to read and write in English, and use of basic math and time keeping.

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!

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.