Bakery Oven Operator – 3rd Shift & Quality Champion

Aspire Bakeries; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Bakeries in Swedesboro, NJ is seeking an Operator 1, Bakery – Oven Relief to support the baking process, monitor quality, and maintain oven performance. You will help ensure products meet quality standards and food safety while contributing to efficiency and waste reduction on the production line.

The role requires basic dough/baking knowledge, ability to document data, and readiness to train team members.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum six (6) months of experience as an Ingredient Operator or in a related manufacturing/production role.
• Ability to understand and operate process controls and make necessary adjustments to maintain production standards.
• Basic knowledge of dough processing, baking operations, or food manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to accurately document production and ingredient-related data in a timely manner.
• Basic math and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret scales, temperatures, and process measurements.
• Ability to work in a production environment that requires standing for extended periods, frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and working around moving mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support proofing and baking equipment to ensure products meet established quality standards and baking profiles.
• Monitor product quality throughout the baking process, from proofing through cooling, and take corrective actions when needed.
• Coordinate and provide guidance to team members in the oven area to support efficient operations and training efforts.
• Maintain process control documentation and complete all required production records accurately and on time.
• Support continuous improvement activities through daily centerline checks, inspections, root cause analysis, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe production environment while adhering to GMP and sanitation requirements.
• Follow all health, safety, food safety, and security procedures to ensure compliance and protect employees, products, and equipment.

Skills

Process control basics

Documentation/data entry

Math & measurements

Dough/baking ops knowledge

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Production systems software

Job description

Aspire Bakeries in Swedesboro, NJ is seeking an Operator 1, Bakery – Oven Relief to support the baking process, monitor quality, and maintain oven performance. You will help ensure products meet quality standards and food safety while contributing to efficiency and waste reduction on the production line.

The role requires basic dough/baking knowledge, ability to document data, and readiness to train team members.