Break Relief Operator III

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 likeLa Brea Bakery,Otis Spunkmeyer, andOakrun 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.The Break Relief Operators to support seamless production by covering employee breaks and ensuring efficient operations in their assigned areas. This role involves maintaining quality and safety standards, verifying materials and equipment settings, and troubleshooting minor issues to optimize production runs. The ideal candidate will work closely with team members and support staff to maintain a clean and organized environment, train new employees, and ensure smooth transitions between shifts. A strong focus on communication, attention to detail, and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices is essential for success in this role.Responsibilities: Responsible for learning ALL positions across Production & Packing to cover any open position as needed. Relief should communicate with each other to coordinate all changes in line status such as changeovers, start up time, and end time to the team members in your area. Proper communication of issues to coworkers or the proper department(s) (ie. Sanitation, Maintenance, or Quality Assurance) as needed through use of radio s or overhead PA system. All positions are part of a team and must communicate and work together to ensure a safe and efficient work flow. Assist team members regardless of position if help is needed to ensure safe and efficient production runs. Help team members, when possible, to troubleshoot issues before involving support departments and/or production supervisors.
Report any products that are visually out of company and quality standards to the production supervisors. Know, understand, and follow safe operating procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices. Perform all tasks and duties required to ensure production and efficiency standards are met.
Actively participate with the team, through problem solving, planning, and team decision-making with individual accountability.
Ensure the proper set-up for the next shift and communicate to them all information relevant to the manufacturing process.
Perform training of new techs, temporary employees, operators, and break reliefs; and assist in other training activities which support the manufacturing process. Ensure all company assets including but not limited to machinery, tools, and the facility; are accounted for and kept in a safe, clean, and well maintained condition. Make all necessary machinery & equipment adjustments and performs all tasks & duties necessary for efficient start-ups, daily operation, change-over and shut-downs.Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and/or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. Previous work history in a food manufacturing facility is preferred. Able to lift or move (push or drag) 50 lbs. Ability to read and write in English, and use of basic math and time keeping. Able to make logical decisions.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.