Production Operator II

ZipRecruiter; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the baking sector is seeking a Starter Room Operator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality starter mixtures, ensuring adherence to recipes, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while contributing to the production of beloved baked goods. The company is committed to innovation and quality, providing a supportive atmosphere that values integrity and safety. If you're passionate about food production and eager to grow in your career, this role is an exciting opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health & Wellness Coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Performance Incentives

Qualifications

• 6+ months of experience in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to operate starter mixing controls and follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and mix starter ingredients according to recipes.
• Monitor fermentation processes and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Documentation Skills

Basic Equipment Knowledge

Recipe Understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP System

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 like La Brea Bakery, Otis Spunkmeyer, and Oakrun Farm Bakery. With 13 bakeries across 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.

Under the guidance of the Bakery Supervisor, the Starter Room Operator is responsible for preparing white and organic starters according to established recipes. This includes feeding starter tanks, monitoring fermentation and cooling processes, managing mother starter quantities, performing Cleaning in Place (CIP), and ensuring the creation of a homogeneous mixture of mother, flour, and water to produce high-quality products.

Responsibilities

1. Feed white and organic starter mothers and other ingredients.
2. Prepare and mix starter ingredients following specified times and temperatures.
3. Monitor and control starter mixing temperatures.
4. Verify starter texture visually and physically to meet target characteristics.
5. Monitor CIP chemical inventory.
6. Enter data accurately into SAP promptly.
7. Verify proper functioning of weight scales.
8. Document mixing data accurately and timely.
9. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of starter room equipment.
10. Identify and weigh mother batch containers as required.
11. Keep starter rooms clean and organized.
12. Lift and handle 50 lb. flour bags safely.
13. Monitor starter on the floor to prevent exceeding use time.
14. Complete and file all starter mixing documentation at the end of shifts.
15. Follow GMPs and Health and Safety rules, including maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment, reporting unsafe conditions, and using PPE.
16. Adhere to food safety practices, including maintaining tools, handwashing, cleaning spills, and reporting contamination or suspicious activity.
17. Report issues or deviations to supervisors.
18. Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. At least 6 months of experience as an operator in a fast-paced production environment.
3. Ability to understand and follow recipes and operate starter mixing controls.
4. Basic knowledge of starter mixing and equipment.
5. Ability to read scale and temperature readouts.
6. Accurate and timely documentation skills.
7. Clear writing and effective verbal skills in English.
8. Proficiency with computers and SAP system for data reporting.

Shift: 1st Shift, 6 am - 2:30 pm (must be able to work weekends)

Benefits:

Our benefits include health & wellness coverage, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and performance incentives, among others. Aspire Bakeries is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.