Operator 3, Bakery Warehouse- 1st Shift

Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious? At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes — we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food. We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do — whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth — where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves! With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution.

About the role

We are seeking an Operator 3, Bakery– Warehouse to join our team at our Cayce bakery. As an Operator 3, Bakery–Warehouse, you will be accountable for maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting efficient warehouse operations through product movement, inventory transactions, and storage activities. This role is vital to ensuring product traceability, inventory integrity, and operational readiness in a fast-paced bakery manufacturing environment.

Schedule

Shift: 2nd

Hours: 2 pm–10:30 pm

Weekend availability required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records through inventory transactions, reconciliations, and system updates.
• Operate material-handling equipment to safely move, store, retrieve, and stage ingredients and finished goods.
• Support production operations by supplying materials, filling ingredient hoppers, and returning unused inventory to warehouse storage.
• Validate product inventories to ensure accurate counts, proper labeling, and product traceability.
• Execute inventory control activities including cycle counts, audits, and FEFO-directed material movements.
• Maintain warehouse areas in a clean, organized, and audit-ready condition.
• Follow all safety, GMP, food safety, and operational requirements to support warehouse and production performance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of warehouse experience.
• Experience using computer systems and inventory management software.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in freezer environments and perform frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, and climbing throughout the shift.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and able to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and other business-driven schedules.

Qualifications

• Two years of forklift operating experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Experience using SAP for inventory management and warehouse transactions.
• Documented training or certification on forklifts, electric pallet jacks, manual pallet jacks, or related material-handling equipment.
• Experience supporting inventory audits and cycle counting activities.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and attention-to-detail skills in a fast-paced production environment.

Benefits

• Culture: Collaboration, diversity, and shared passion for excellence; support for team members, empowerment, and authenticity.
• 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 learning and development programs.
• Flexibility & Support: HSA and FSA plans to help manage everyday expenses.
• Recognition & Rewards: Performance incentive plans celebrating achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.