Operator 2, Bakery- Production- 1st Shift

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Operator 2, Bakery- Production- 1st Shift Location: Newark, CA, US, 94560 Job Type: Bakery Operations Hungry for a career that is 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 Scaler Operator to join our team at our Newark, California bakery. As a Scaler Operator, you will be accountable for accurately preparing and loading ingredients into mixers to support efficient bakery production while maintaining quality, food safety, and operational standards. This role is critical to ensuring recipe accuracy, production continuity, and consistent product quality. Shift & Schedule Shift : 1st Shift Weekend Availability : Required based on production needs Overtime : May be required based on business demand Compensation Hourly Rate : $22.00 - $23.50 per hour Core Accountabilities (What You'll Be Doing) Prepare, stage, and load ingredients accurately according to batch specifications and production schedules. Operate ingredient conveying systems and maintain accurate lot tracking and production records. Monitor equipment performance and troubleshoot process-related issues to minimize downtime. Maintain product quality standards by verifying ingredient accuracy and following established procedures. Perform equipment adjustments, operator preventive maintenance, and support efficient changeovers. Train and support new team members while promoting safe and efficient work practices. Maintain a clean, safe, and GMP-compliant work environment. Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table) High school diploma, GED, or equivalent manufacturing experience preferred. Ability to read, understand, and complete operational documentation and written forms in English. Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Ability to identify products and ingredients accurately using labels and production documentation. Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and resolve basic equipment and process issues. Ability to frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks throughout the shift. Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining accurate records. Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success) Previous experience in a baking, food manufacturing, or automated production environment. Working knowledge of batching processes, weights, and measures. Experience operating ingredient handling, conveying, or mixing equipment. Experience training or mentoring production operators. 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