Operator 2, Bakery- Mixer- 2nd Shift

Otis Spunkmeyer, LLC; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; 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 an Operator 2, Mixer in Swedesboro, NJ to mix dough per recipes and maintain product quality. You will monitor mixing times, temperatures, and sequence ingredients to support efficient bakery operations.

This role requires lifting up to 50 lb, following recipes, and maintaining GMPs, with opportunities for growth within a large North American bakery network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Able to lift 50 lb flour bags and follow recipes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety and quality.
• Experience in food manufacturing and SAP familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and mix dough batches according to recipes, specifications, and production schedules.
• Monitor and control mixing times, temperatures, and ingredient sequencing to ensure quality standards are met.
• Support production flow by ensuring timely dough availability aligned with line capacity.
• Verify ingredient accuracy, lot numbers, weights, and proper handling procedures.
• Accurately document batch records and enter production data into SAP systems.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitized mixing, ingredient, and storage areas.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, food safety, personal hygiene, and workplace safety requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Food safety

Documentation

Recipe following

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

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.

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 Operator 2, Mixer to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. As a Mixer, you will be accountable for preparing and mixing dough batches according to established recipes while maintaining product quality, food safety, and production efficiency to support continuous bakery operations.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 2nd
• Hours: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $21.00 – $22.25

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

• Prepare and mix dough batches according to recipes, specifications, and production schedules
• Monitor and control mixing times, temperatures, and ingredient sequencing to ensure quality standards are met
• Support production flow by ensuring timely dough availability aligned with line capacity
• Verify ingredient accuracy, lot numbers, weights, and proper handling procedures
• Accurately document batch records and enter production data into SAP systems
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitized mixing, ingredient, and storage areas
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, food safety, personal hygiene, and workplace safety requirements

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to lift and handle 50 lb. flour bags as required
• Ability to accurately follow recipes, pick lists, and standard operating procedures
• Ability to complete production and quality documentation accurately and on time
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety and quality
• Ability to work safely in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Experience in food manufacturing or bakery mixing operations
• Familiarity with SAP or similar production systems
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a production team

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.