Operator 1, Bakery- Ingredient - 1st Shift

About the role

We are seeking an Operator, Bakery-Ingredient Prep to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. In this role, you will support the Lead Mixer by accurately scaling, preparing, and mixing ingredients according to recipe specifications, ensuring consistent dough quality, food safety, and compliance with Aspire Bakeries' high product standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, scale, and mix ingredients accurately according to approved recipes, time, and temperature specifications
• Monitor dough consistency, texture, and temperature to ensure targeted product characteristics
• Control ingredient usage, inventory accuracy, and lot traceability per pick lists and specifications
• Operate within Rheon Line capacity limits to support efficient downstream processing
• Document mixing data accurately and complete required production and inventory records (MOVEX)
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitized mixing, ingredient, and cooler areas
• Support food safety, quality, legality, and security by reporting potential contamination or suspicious activity immediately

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working in a food manufacturing or production environment, or transferable production skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and written procedures precisely
• Able to lift and dump up to 50 lbs. repeatedly for short periods
• Basic computer or data entry skills for production documentation
• Able to work safely while following GMP, food safety, and sanitation standards
• Reliable attendance and punctuality for 1st shift operations

Qualifications

• Bakery or dough-mixing experience
• Experience working with automated mixing or Rheon Line systems
• Familiarity with ingredient inventory control and lot tracking
• Experience maintaining temperature-controlled ingredients and dough processes
• Participation in quality improvement or continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Recipe adherence
• Inventory management
• Temperature control
• Food safety
• Sanitation practices

Benefits

• Culture – Collaboration, diversity, and shared passion for excellence
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options
• Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays
• Financial Security – Competitive retirement plans, plus short- and long-term disability coverage
• Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries' learning and development programs
• Flexibility & Support – HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses
• Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions

Pay

Hourly Rate: $20.00 – $21.25

Schedule

Shift: 1st
Hours: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Weekend Availability: Required