General Labor, Bakery-Production - 3rd Shift

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

Compensation

• Hourly: $18

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

• Monitor product quality throughout the production process to ensure compliance with product specifications and food safety standards.
• Operate and support scoring, proofing, cooling, and conveying processes to maintain efficient production flow.
• Verify recipe adherence and identify production variances, escalating concerns to line leadership as needed.
• Conduct product inspections, weight checks, and process monitoring to ensure consistency and minimize waste.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary production environment in accordance with GMP, safety, and quality standards.
• Identify equipment or process issues and communicate potential mechanical or operational concerns promptly.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, standard work practices, and problem-solving initiatives to support operational excellence.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic math proficiency, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and reasoning skills.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform frequent bending, twisting, reaching, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds independently and greater weights with assistance from co-workers.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Previous experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing, production, bakery, or packaging environment.
• Experience performing quality inspections or production line monitoring.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety standards.
• Experience working with automated production equipment or conveyor systems.
• Exposure to continuous improvement programs such as Centerline, CIL, Lean, or similar operational excellence initiatives.

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.