Operator 2, Bakery- Packing, Home Bake Ilitek- 3rd Shift

Aspire Bakeries; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Aspire Bakeries is seeking an Operator 2, Bakery - Packing, Home Bake Ilapak in Swedesboro, NJ. You will oversee daily packaging and retail bagging operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and regulatory compliance on the line.

Join a team focused on safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement, with a 3rd shift and weekend availability. The role centers on coordinating people and processes to meet production goals in a fast-paced bakery environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience or equivalent training.
• Basic math skills including decimals and fractions.
• Strong communication and ability to lead teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to learn MOVEX/SAP.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily packaging and retail bagging operations to meet production schedules.
• Supervise and assign tasks to team members, ensuring productivity and safety.
• Monitor product quality, temperatures, and metal detector performance for compliance.
• Complete production documentation and data entry in MOVEX/SAP and Excel.
• Maintain equipment readiness and escalate maintenance as needed.
• Enforce GMPs and safety standards; maintain a clean work environment.
• Manage packaging materials inventory and ensure labeling meets specs.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Basic math skills

Team leadership

Excel familiarity

SOPs reading

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MOVEX/SAP

Job description

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

At Aspire Bakeries, we don't just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food.

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 an Operator 2, Bakery - Packing, Home Bake Ilapak to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. As a Lead, you will be accountable for overseeing daily packaging and retail bagging operations, ensuring production efficiency, product quality, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This role is critical in coordinating team activities, maintaining accurate production records, and supporting continuous improvement on the line.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 3rd
• Hours:
• Weekend Availability: Required

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $21.00

Core Accountabilities (What You'll be Doing)

• Operator and coordinate daily packaging and retail bagging operations to meet production schedules.
• Supervise and assign tasks to team members, ensuring productivity, safety, and adherence to procedures.
• Monitor product quality, specifications, temperatures, and metal detector performance to ensure compliance.
• Ensure accurate completion of production documentation, reports, and system data entry (MOVEX/SAP, Excel).
• Maintain equipment readiness, elevate maintenance issues, and support efficient line performance.
• Enforce GMPs, safety standards, and regulatory compliance while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Manage packaging materials inventory and ensure all labeling, coding, and product identification meet specifications.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience or equivalent training.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division with decimals and fractions).
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules, SOPs, and safety documentation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead and engage teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to learn new systems (e.g., MOVEX/SAP).
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, lift up to 25 lbs (50 lbs with assistance), and work in cold and variable environments.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Experience in food manufacturing or bakery production environment.
• Knowledge of inventory control systems.
• Forklift certification.
• Prior leadership or team lead experience in packaging operations.
• Familiarity with GMPs and food safety regulations.

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.