Operator 2, Bakery- Ingredient Prep L7

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 15 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.

As an Ingredient Prep Operator, you will be essential in ensuring the precise preparation and mixing of ingredients according to recipes. You will monitor and control dough temperatures, ingredient inventory, and the efficiency of the Rheon Line. Your role includes verifying dough texture, maintaining clean and organized work areas, and ensuring accurate data entry. Additionally, you will oversee the proper use of ingredients and adherence to safety and quality standards, contributing to the overall excellence of our products and processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients accurately as specified by recipe; feed starters, mother, potatoes, peppers, onions, etc.
• Prepare and mix ingredients to specified mixing time and temperature.
• Continually monitor and control temperatures of dough during the mixing process and the final mixing stage of the dough.
• Add ingredients in the order specified by the recipe to obtain desired characteristics.
• Visually and physically verify the texture of the dough to assure targeted texture characteristics.
• Monitor and control the efficiency of the Rheon Line to assure that dough mixes do not exceed the capacity of the Rheon Line.
• Continually monitor and control ingredient inventory control.
• Assure that all ingredients are used as per the picklist.
• Assure that lot numbers on picklist match those provided.
• Assure that data entry is entered accurately and on time (MOVEX).
• Assure that refrigerated ingredients are maintained in the coolers.
• Assure when specifications allow reuse of waste dough from the Rheon Line that it is incorporated back into the dough mixes by percentages allowed.
• Assure the weight scales are functioning accurately.
• Document mixing data accurately and timely.
• Maintain mixing equipment clean and sanitize.
• Identified batch containers accurately and weigh as required.
• Maintain coolers organized, and clean; assure ingredients in coolers are identified.
• Maintain mixing and ingredient areas organized and clean.
• Lift and dump 50 lbs. flour bags consistently for short periods of time.
• Monitor that the starter on the floor does not exceed use time.
• Assure mixing documents are completed at the end of the shift and placed in their designated place.
• Works to maintain and improve on the quality, legality and safety of each product and the processes used in their manufacture. Responsible for keeping assigned work area clean and tidy at all times and reporting any potential contamination and suspicious activity to a Supervisor immediately.

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow the recipe.
• Ability to understand and operate mixing process controls and makes adjustment when necessary.
• Basic knowledge of dough mixing and operating mixing equipment.
• Ability to comprehend scale and temperature readouts.
• Ability to document mixing and ingredients data accurately and timely.
• At least 6 months as an operator.
• Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.

Shift: 3rd shift (10:00pm -6:30am, must be able to work weekends)

Benefits Designed with You in Mind

At Aspire Bakeries, we're committed to supporting your well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits

Work-Life Balance:

• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off and holidays

Financial Security:

• Competitive 401(k) plan with a 100% vested company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Continuous Growth:

• Tuition reimbursement program
• Flexible Spending:
• HSA and FSA options

Performance-Based Rewards:

We value your hard work and dedication. That's why we offer performance-driven incentive programs tailored to your role:

• Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP): Recognizing individual and team achievements.
• Sales Incentive Plan (SIP): Rewarding excellence in sales performance.
• Bakery Incentive Plan (BIP): Focused on achieving bakery-specific performance goals.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do

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.