Specialist, Bakery- Maintenance- Ammonia - 1st 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  Ammonia/Production Line Technician to join our team at our Chaska, Minnesota bakery facility. As an Ammonia/Production Line Technician, you will be accountable for maintaining and repairing industrial refrigeration systems and production equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role is critical to minimizing downtime, supporting product quality, and maintaining compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 1st

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $38.00 - $40.39

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

• Maintain and repair ammonia refrigeration systems, HVAC units, boilers, pumps, compressors, and other utility equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues affecting production and facility operations.
• Monitor and optimize refrigeration and production systems to ensure reliable performance and minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with PSM, RMP, GMP, OSHA, EPA, LOTO, and company safety standards.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities through SAP CMMS work orders and maintenance schedules.
• Document and communicate maintenance activities, equipment conditions, parts requirements, and corrective actions accurately.
• Support production operations by responding to equipment needs, identifying risks, and collaborating with maintenance and operations teams.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial plant maintenance and refrigeration maintenance experience .
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using SAP CMMS or a comparable computerized maintenance management system.
• Ability to obtain or maintain CARO and CIRO certifications , RETA certification, or equivalent industrial refrigeration training.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, overtime, and on-call assignments as needed.
• Ability to obtain clearance for use of a full-face respirator and perform work in manufacturing environments with temperature changes, flour dust, noise, and moving equipment.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• RETA Certification.
• Experience in food manufacturing or bakery operations.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and utilizing A3 problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.

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.