General Labor, Bakery- Packing 2nd Shift

Otis Spunkmeyer, LLC; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture

Health & Wellness

Work-Life Balance

Financial Security

Growth & Development

Flexibility & Support

Recognition & Rewards

Job summary

Aspire Bakeries LLC is seeking a General Labor – Packaging Support for our Santa Ana, CA bakery on the 2nd shift. You will assist the Packaging Lead in overseeing proper packaging of products, monitoring quality, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

The role offers an hourly wage of $19.00–$21.00 and a 2 PM–10:30 PM schedule. We emphasize culture, health benefits, work-life balance, and opportunities to grow within a leading bakery company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• No prior experience required.
• GMP/HACCP certification (in-house).

Responsibilities

• Monitor product quality prior to clamshell/case packaging.
• Ensure proper closure of clamshells before packing into cases.
• Report product anomalies or issues to Lead.
• Remove out-of-spec products from the line.
• Monitor packaging equipment for proper operation and accurate speeds.
• Discard scrap product properly by separating clamshells/trays from finished product.
• Assist with packaging rework as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Quality inspection

Packaging coordination

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GMP/HACCP certification

Job description

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General Labor, Bakery- Packing 2nd Shift

Location: Santa Ana, CA, US, 92705

92705

Job Type: Bakery Operations

92705

Hungry for a career that's as rewarding as it is delicious?

we're looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves!

With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you.

Why You'll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries

• Culture - Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellness - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs.
• Work-Life Balance - Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Financial Security - Competitive retirement plans, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Growth & Development - Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries' learning and development programs.
• Flexibility & Support - HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
• Recognition & Rewards - Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

About the Role

We are seeking a General Labor – Packaging Support team member to join our Santa Ana, CA bakery. In this role, you will assist the Packaging Lead in overseeing proper packaging of products, monitoring quality, and maintaining compliance with food safety standards.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 2nd Shift
• Hours: 2 PM-10:30 PM

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $19.00 - $21.00

Core Accountabilities (What You'll Be Doing)

• Monitor product quality prior to clamshell/case packaging.
• Ensure proper closure of clamshells before packing into cases.
• Report product anomalies or issues to Lead.
• Remove out-of-spec products from the line.
• Monitor packaging equipment for proper operation and accurate speeds, report issues for repair.
• Discard scrap product properly by separating clamshells/trays from finished product.
• Assist with packaging rework as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• No prior experience required.
• GMP/HACCP certification (in-house).

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, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.