General Labor, Bakery-Production L7 - 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 a Proofer Operator to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. As a Proofer Operator, you will monitor dough quality and process controls, ensure adherence to production specifications, and maintain sanitation standards in the proofer and oven areas.

Shift & Schedule

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

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $18

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

• Monitor units on proofer plates to ensure quality specifications are met.
• Verify floor batch time and dough texture for proper forming.
• Set and verify process line control parameters to specifications.
• Continually monitor controls to ensure product meets standards.
• Track batch containers to prevent exceeding line capacity.
• Verify targeted units per proofer plate meet specifications.
• Perform general sanitation cleanup of proofer and oven areas.
• Assist Oven Operator in maintaining process control of proof box and oven.
• Adhere to Lockout/Tagout procedures and GMP standards.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to define and resolve issues.
• Clear and legible writing skills and effective verbal communication in English.
• Ability to participate in meetings and respond well to questions.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Prior experience in bakery or food manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with GMPs and safety protocols.

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.