General Labor, Bakery-Production L7 - 1st Shift

Otis Spunkmeyer, LLC; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; 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 Proofer Operator for our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. You will monitor dough quality and control proofer and oven systems to support steady production flow.

Responsibilities include tracking batch times, ensuring clean, sanitary work areas, and communicating issues to leadership. The role requires endurance on the bakery floor and adherence to GMPs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write and communicate clearly in English.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to identify problems and participate in basic problem solving.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to stand for long periods in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor dough units on proofer plates to ensure quality specifications.
• Assist with control of the proof box and oven during production.
• Verify dough condition, batch time, and texture for proper unit development.
• Maintain clean, organized proofer and oven areas in GMP-compliant manner.
• Monitor line parameters and document adjustments to maintain product standards.
• Track batch container flow to prevent overcapacity and ensure throughput.
• Communicate issues to production leadership to support safe, efficient operations.

Skills

English literacy

Basic Math

Problem solving

Reading & following instructions

Stamina/stand for long periods

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We’re excited to share that Aspire Bakeries, formerly ARYZTA North America, is now owned by Lindsay Goldberg (LG), a private investment firm that manages over $17 billion in assets. LG has ownership interests in many businesses, including other food companies, and has a proven track record of investing in successful ventures through close partnership with each companies’ management.

On a day-to-day basis, little will change with the change in ownership. We will continue to partner with most of North America’s leading restaurants, retailers, and institutions to deliver high quality, delicious foods across the region. What is different is we now have one of the leading investment firms in the world to help us drive our strategy and fuel our growth.

If this sounds like a journey you’d like to be a part of, take a look at our Careers Page as this is where you’ll find all of our current job opportunities.

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Location: Swedesboro, NJ, US, 08085

Job Type: Bakery Operations

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 Proofer Operator to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. As a Proofer Operator, you will be accountable for monitoring dough quality, ensuring process control of the proofer and oven systems, and supporting consistent product flow through the production line.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 1st Shift
• Hours: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $18

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

• Monitor dough units on proofer plates to ensure they meet quality and process specifications
• Support oven operations by assisting with process control of the proof box and oven
• Verify dough condition—including batch time and texture—to ensure proper unit development
• Maintain organized, clean, and sanitary proofer and oven work areas in accordance with GMPs
• Monitor process line parameters, adjusting and documenting as needed to maintain product standards
• Track batch container flow to prevent overcapacity and ensure smooth production throughput
• Communicate issues and observations to production leadership to support safe, efficient operations

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Ability to identify problems and participate in basic problem solving
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to stand for long periods and work in a production environment

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Experience in bakery or food manufacturing
• Familiarity with proofing, dough handling, or oven operations
• Experience participating in shift meetings or team communications

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.