Operator 2, Bakery-Mixing - 1st Shift

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious? 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 a Operator 2, Bakery-Mixing - 1st Shift to join our team at our Van Nuys, CA bakery. As a Operator 2, Bakery-Mixing - 1st Shift , you will be accountable for accurately preparing, scaling, and mixing ingredients according to approved recipes to ensure consistent dough quality, food safety compliance, and efficient production operations. Shift & Schedule Shift: 1st Shift Hours: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Compensation Hourly Rate: $20.75 - $22.55 Core Accountabilities (What You'll Be Doing) Prepare and scale ingredients accurately according to approved recipes and production requirements Operate mixing equipment to achieve required dough quality, consistency, and temperature standards Monitor dough characteristics and make adjustments to support product quality expectations Coordinate mixing activities with production capacity requirements and operational schedules Maintain ingredient inventory organization, storage accuracy, and material availability Document production and mixing data accurately to support traceability and operational effectiveness Support food safety, quality, and sanitation standards through compliance with established procedures Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table) High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Ability to accurately follow recipes, work instructions, and food safety standards Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety Ability to work in a food production environment with temperature-controlled and sanitation-regulated conditions Ability to safely lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds Ability to safely move wheeled dough bowls weighing approximately 1,000 pounds Ability to work weekends as required Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success) Experience in food manufacturing, baking, or mixing operations Familiarity with dough mixing equipment and related production machinery Experience working with Rheon Lines Experience documenting production, batching, or mixing records Knowledge of food safety regulations, GMPs, and sanitation practices 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Otis Spunkmeyer, LLC