Production Operator II

Aspire Bakeries; Cayce (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Operator II, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring food quality and safety. This position involves operating and adjusting machinery, maintaining equipment, and adhering to Good Manufacturing Processes. You'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to excellence in the baking industry, with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being. If you're passionate about quality and safety in food production, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• 2 years of manufacturing experience required.
• Knowledge of equipment and product specifications is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality specifications are met.
• Operate and adjust machinery for accuracy.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in work areas.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Equipment Knowledge

Troubleshooting Ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 Production Operator II, you will ensure food meets quality specifications by operating and adjusting machinery and equipment. You will maintain equipment settings, ensure supplies are full, and keep accurate documentation. Additionally, you will uphold safety and hygiene standards, report any issues, and comply with Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs).

Responsibilities:

• Ensure food meets quality specifications


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  Operate and adjust machinery & equipment to ensure accuracy and proper food specifications

  
  


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  Maintain settings on equipment and ensure supplies are full

  
  


• Maintain appropriate documents/reports


• Ensure work areas, machinery and equipment are clean, and organized and adhere to applicable safety rules at all times


• Responsible for reporting and taking necessary actions to ensure food safety and prevent food quality problems from occurring; communicating safety, quality, production, maintenance, and hygiene issues to appropriate personnel


• Continuous compliance with Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs)


• Adhere to production work schedule, running order, and recipes


• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications:

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  A high school diploma or GED is preferred

  
  


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  2 years of manufacturing experience

  
  


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  Equipment and product knowledge

  
  


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  Equipment and product troubleshooting ability

  
  

Shift:2nd

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.