Operator 3, Bakery-Relief 3rd Shift

About the Role

Aspire Bakeries is seeking an Operator 3, Bakery – Relief to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. In this role, you will provide operational support across multiple Line 7 production functions to ensure continuous workflow, product quality, food safety, and production efficiency. This position is vital to maintaining uninterrupted operations by delivering trained coverage across key bakery production positions.

Compensation: $25/hour. Schedule: 3rd shift, 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM. Weekend availability required.

Responsibilities

• Provide relief coverage across multiple Line 7 production functions to support continuous operations.
• Operate and monitor bakery production equipment to ensure product quality and specification compliance.
• Follow standard operating procedures and equipment guidelines to maintain efficient production performance.
• Utilize Centerline and CIL systems to support operational consistency and process excellence.
• Identify production issues and participate in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
• Collaborate with operators, leads, and supervisors to achieve production goals and support team success.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 6 months of experience as an Ingredient Operator or equivalent manufacturing/production experience.
• Basic knowledge of dough mixing processes and mixing equipment operation.
• Ability to understand process controls, scale readings, temperature measurements, and make necessary operational adjustments.
• Ability to accurately complete production, mixing, and ingredient documentation.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to use computers and production operating systems and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing, bakery, production, or packaging environment.
• Experience operating multiple types of manufacturing or production equipment.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and problem-solving techniques.
• Experience working within GMP, food safety, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Ability to cross-train and perform effectively across multiple production functions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and work for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Frequently push and pull 10 to 30 pounds and lift up to 50 pounds independently.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, carry materials, and perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to work safely around moving mechanical equipment and enclosed production areas.
• Adequate visual, hearing, and communication abilities necessary for safe equipment operation and team interaction.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options.
• Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays.
• Competitive retirement plans, plus short- and long-term disability coverage.
• HSA and FSA plans to help manage everyday expenses.
• Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.
• Learning and development programs to build skills and grow your career.

Aspire Bakeries values the contribution each team member brings to our organization. Starting pay is determined based on factors such as location, shift, education, skill, and experience. Union-represented postings follow applicable collective bargaining agreements.