Operator 1, Bakery-Box Maker (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 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.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to daily production, packaging, and bagging schedules while maintaining adequate packaging material inventory (cartons, bags, inserters, liners)
• Set up and adjust case erector measurements and bag inserter programming according to product specifications; change case sizes as required
• Monitor and verify bag sealing temperatures, box strength, and overall packaging quality; complete regular verification checks
• Operate packaging equipment including feeding cases and removing from discharge conveyor; communicate maintenance concerns to appropriate teams
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with quality assurance, GMPs, safety protocols, and government regulations
• Utilize Aspire AOE training with Centerline and CIL daily management systems
• Participate in root cause analysis, daily area walks, and continuous improvement initiatives while training others on standard work procedures
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years of related manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of experience and training.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as production schedules, safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to complete routine reports
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software. Ability to learn new computer software as required by the company

Shift: 1st

Hourly Rate: $20-$21.25

We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit your resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.