General Labor, Bakery-Packing L7 - 1st Shift

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun Farm Bakery®. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

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 be responsible for monitoring dough quality and process controls, ensuring adherence to production specifications, and maintaining sanitation standards in the proofer and oven areas.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 1st
• Hours: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• 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.
  
  

(CA and NJ only) 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 or veteran status.