Operator 2, Bakery- Ingredient- 3rd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

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. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you

Why You'll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries

• Culture - Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs.
• Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Financial Security – Competitive retirement plans, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• 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.

About the Role

We are seeking an Operator 2, Bakery- Ingredient to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. As an Operator 2, Bakery-Ingredient, you will be accountable for accurately preparing, scaling, and documenting ingredients according to approved recipes and production schedules. This role is essential to ensuring product quality, food safety, ingredient traceability, and uninterrupted production operations by maintaining a consistent flow of ingredients to the mixing process.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 3rd Shift
• Hours: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM EST
• Weekend Availability: Required

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $20.00

Core Accountabilities (What You'll Be Doing)

• Prepare and scale ingredients accurately according to approved recipes and production requirements.
• Maintain ingredient traceability through accurate documentation and system transactions.
• Monitor and manage ingredient inventory, storage, identification, and rotation practices.
• Transport ingredients and materials to support efficient batching and production operations.
• Inspect and verify ingredient preparation equipment, scales, and scanners for operational readiness.
• Maintain clean, organized, and GMP-compliant work areas to support food safety standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, operational excellence programs, and workplace safety requirements.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum six (6) months of general labor experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to understand and follow recipes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Basic knowledge of dough mixing processes, ingredient preparation, or manufacturing equipment operation.
• Proficiency in basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to accurately document production information and utilize computer-based operating systems.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, and dump materials weighing up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods throughout the shift.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Previous experience in a bakery, food manufacturing, or ingredient preparation environment.
• Experience using SAP, MOVEX, or similar manufacturing and inventory management systems.
• Knowledge of GMPs, food safety programs, and ingredient traceability requirements.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement, root cause analysis, or lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced production environment.

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. 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. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.