Packing Operator

Aspire Bakeries; Swedesboro, Gardiner (NJ, ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading North American baking company as a Packaging Relief Operator, where you'll oversee daily packaging operations and ensure product quality. This role is crucial for maintaining high standards and involves coordinating tasks, monitoring equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You'll be part of a committed team that values integrity and creativity, contributing to a culture of excellence in the baking industry. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding position with opportunities for growth, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Flexible Spending Options

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of related manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of packaging and retail bagging departments.
• Ensure quality standards and documentation accuracy.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Forklift Operation

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Inventory Control Software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Manufacturing Training

Tools

MOVEX/SAP

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.

As a Packaging Relief Operator, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the packaging and retail bagging departments. You will ensure that all products meet our high standards of quality and specifications and that all documentation is accurate and timely.

Responsibilities:

• Performs duties as assigned by the Packaging Supervisor or their designee.


• Ensures adherence to the daily production, packaging, and retail bagging schedule.


• Coordinates, organize, andassigns subordinates daily job tasks in packaging and retail bagging departments.


• Verifies that metal detectors are operational and performs regular tests as directed by the Quality Assurance Department.


• Monitors blast freezer temperature and core product temperatures to ensure product temperature specifications are met. Monitors products to ensure that other product specifications are met.


• Informs maintenance department or Packaging Supervisor of equipment maintenance issues.


• Ensures that lot codes, bar codes, use-by dates, case labels, and retail bags are correctly applied, used, or inserted into the cases according to specifications.


• Ensures all packaging documentation, including finished product report, spoils report, metal detector log, pallet tags, checklist, daily employee hours reports, and other documentation, is filled out accurately, legibly, and on time.


• Ensures that sufficient packaging materials are available for daily activities (cartons, labels, retail bags, pallets, pallet tags, case tape, etc.).


• Operates forklift and pallet jack to move product, including into and out of the freezer.


• Completes duties, and ensures that subordinates complete their duties, in accordance with quality assurance, GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), safety, and other company programs and procedures, and in accordance with government codes and regulations.


• Ensures subordinates are wearing the proper protective freezer clothing issued when performing job tasks in the freezer.


• Maintains clean, organized, and safe work area, including wiping and washing equipment and tools; sweeping and mopping floors; and trash removal.


• Ensures that subordinates are operating equipment safely and correctly.


• Does data entry of production run as per requirements of MOVEX/SAP


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent


• Two years of related manufacturing experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as production schedules, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to complete routine reports


• Bilingual English and Spanish is helpful.


• Knowledge of inventory control software is helpful.


• Forklift certification is preferred.

Shift:1st

**MUST WORK WEEKENDS**

Benefits Designed with You in Mind

At Aspire Bakeries, we're committed to supporting your well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Company-paid life insurance


• Optional voluntary benefits

Work-Life Balance:

• Paid parental leave


• Paid time off and holidays

Financial Security:

• Competitive 401(k) plan with a 100% vested company match


• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Continuous Growth:

• Tuition reimbursement program


• Flexible Spending:


• HSA and FSA options

Performance-Based Rewards:

We value your hard work and dedication. That's why we offer performance-driven incentive programs tailored to your role:

• Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP): Recognizing individual and team achievements.


• Sales Incentive Plan (SIP): Rewarding excellence in sales performance.


• Bakery Incentive Plan (BIP): Focused on achieving bakery-specific performance goals.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

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.