General Labor, Bakery- Production- 1st Shift

Aspire Bakeries creates foods that bring people together, from La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies. We’re looking for hard-working individuals who bring integrity, creativity, and passion to their work in manufacturing and support roles. Join our team and grow with a company that values care, ownership, and growth.

Why You’ll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries

• Culture: Collaborative, diverse, and driven by a shared passion for excellence.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and voluntary options.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays.
• Financial Security: Competitive retirement plans, short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Growth & Development: Learning and development programs to build skills and advance your career.
• Flexibility & Support: HSA and FSA plans to help manage everyday expenses.
• Recognition & Rewards: Performance incentive plans celebrating achievements in sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

About The Role

We are seeking a General Labor, Bakery-Production team member to join our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. In this role, you will support consistent, safe, and high-quality food production by monitoring automated systems, verifying product quality, maintaining sanitation standards, and communicating adjustments to ensure compliant and efficient manufacturing operations.

Schedule

• Shift: 1st
• Hours: 6 AM - 2:30 PM
• Weekend Availability: Required

Pay

Hourly Rate: $18.00 – $19.25

Responsibilities

• Monitor automated production systems and key process parameters to ensure consistent, high-quality output.
• Inspect products throughout the line to verify quality, spacing, alignment, and weight specifications.
• Communicate process deviations, equipment concerns, or quality issues promptly to line leadership.
• Maintain sanitation, food safety, and GMP standards across assigned production areas.
• Support efficient material flow and equipment performance across proofing, baking, and cooling operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through AOE practices, Centerline, CIL, and root cause analysis participation.
• Uphold a safe, organized, and compliant work environment at all times.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify quality or process deviations.
• Basic mechanical awareness and ability to report equipment issues.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to follow GMPs, food safety, and safety procedures.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work 2nd shift.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in bakery or food manufacturing operations.
• Experience working with automated or continuous production lines.
• Familiarity with proofing, baking, cooling, or weighing processes.
• Experience participating in continuous improvement or lean manufacturing activities.
• Ability to train or support others using standard work procedures.