Operator 2, Bakery- Packing - 1st Shift

About the role

We are seeking an Operator 2, Bakery – Packing to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. As an Operator 2, you will support and coordinate daily packaging and retail bagging operations, ensuring production schedules, food safety, quality standards, and documentation requirements are consistently met while contributing to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Cooking and packing baked goods according to production schedules and quality standards
• Supporting and directing team members in packaging and retail bagging operations
• Maintaining equipment performance, product flow, and material availability to ensure efficient line operation
• Ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety, quality, sanitation, and security requirements
• Performing and verifying required quality checks, including metal detector testing, temperature monitoring, and labeling accuracy
• Completing accurate, legible, and timely production, quality, and packaging documentation and system entries
• Participating in training, continuous improvement initiatives, and problem-solving activities to reduce waste and variation

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of two (2) years of manufacturing experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to perform basic math using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules, SOPs, safety rules, and operating instructions
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 50–100 lbs. with team assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or bakery packaging operations
• Forklift certification
• Familiarity with continuous improvement tools and daily management systems
• Strong problem-solving and team leadership skills

Skills

• Basic math skills
• Reading and interpreting production schedules, SOPs, safety rules, and operating instructions
• Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Team leadership and problem-solving abilities

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits to fit your needs
• Paid parental leave
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Competitive retirement plans
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Learning and development programs
• HSA and FSA plans
• Performance incentive plans

Pay

The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed in this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements.

Schedule

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