General Labor, Bakery-Packing

Aspire Bakeries; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in specialty frozen baked goods is seeking a dedicated packer. The role involves ensuring product quality and safety while working in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have a high school diploma and preferably some experience in food manufacturing.

Qualifications

• One year related experience and/or training.
• Experience in food manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pack cookies into clamshells from the conveyor line.
• Communicate cookie quality issues to the Lead or Operator.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Responsible to ensure that product meets company specifications, and ensures that job duties that affect safety, legality, and quality standards are addressed. Perform duties and tasks routinely, adapts techniques to meet special needs, and apply basic skills.

Responsibilities:

• Packer grabs the clamshell from the shelf above the conveyor and places it on a packing table.


• Packer grabs one dozen cookies from the moving conveyor line and places them inside a clamshell.


• After the packer fills the clamshell, it is placed on a conveyor that goes through a metal detector for the case erector to pack.


• Repeats steps 1 and 2 continuously and communicates when clamshell materials are low.


• Communicates and monitor cookie quality issues to the Lead or Operator immediately.


• Maintains cleanliness of the work area.


• Follows rules and regulations to ensure food safety, quality, and legality.


• Maintains and establishes effective working relationships.

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or GED is required


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment


• One year related experience and/or training


• Experience in food manufacturing is preferred

Shift: 1st (5:45 am - 4:15 pm)

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.