Operator 1, Bakery- Oven Relief- 3rd 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 a passion for excellence to our manufacturing and support teams. With 13 commercial bakeries across North America, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth.

Why You’ll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries

• Culture: Collaborative, diverse, and passionate about excellence. We support team members and empower growth.
• 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 an Operator 1, Bakery – Oven Relief to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. In this role, you will support the baking process by monitoring product quality, maintaining process control of the proofer and oven systems, and ensuring products consistently meet quality and food safety standards. This position is critical for driving operational efficiency, reducing waste, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the production line.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support proofing and baking equipment to ensure products meet established quality standards and baking profiles.
• Monitor product quality throughout the baking process, from proofing through cooling, and take corrective actions when needed.
• Coordinate and provide guidance to team members in the oven area to support efficient operations and training efforts.
• Maintain process control documentation and complete all required production records accurately and on time.
• Support continuous improvement activities through daily centerline checks, inspections, root cause analysis, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe production environment while adhering to GMP and sanitation requirements.
• Follow all health, safety, food safety, and security procedures to ensure compliance and protect employees, products, and equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of six (6) months of experience as an Ingredient Operator or in a related manufacturing/production role.
• Ability to understand and operate process controls and make necessary adjustments to maintain production standards.
• Basic knowledge of dough processing, baking operations, or food manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to accurately document production and ingredient-related data in a timely manner.
• Basic math and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret scales, temperatures, and process measurements.
• Ability to work in a production environment that requires standing for extended periods, frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and working around moving mechanical equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing, bakery, production, or packaging environment.
• Experience monitoring and maintaining product quality standards in an automated production setting.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement, centerline management, root cause analysis, or lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience training, mentoring, or providing work direction to production team members.
• Basic computer skills and experience utilizing production systems, operating screens, or electronic documentation tools.

Schedule

Shift: 3rd
Weekend availability: Required

Pay

Hourly Rate: $20

Starting pay is based on factors including location, shift, education, skills, and experience. Aspire Bakeries provides a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.