Production Operator II

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.

The Sheeter Line Operator is responsible for maximizing production output within established waste control targets. This involves closely monitoring and managing the sheeting line's performance, ensuring dough mixes are processed efficiently and within capacity

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control the sheeting line's efficiency, ensuring dough mixes are processed within capacity and waste dough is appropriately reused.
• Ensure flour dusters are maintained and filled at all times.
• Verify proofer plate unit counts meet target specifications.
• Monitor and verify dough batch times, temperature, and texture to guarantee consistent product quality.
• Set and maintain process line control parameters within specifications, continually monitoring these controls to ensure product adherence to standards.
• Maintain accurate weight scales and regularly weigh units to confirm they meet weight specifications.
• Verify dough texture and temperature to ensure product development through the process system.
• Record Quality Control checks accurately and promptly.
• Continually weigh units to ensure product is within weight specifications.
• Ensure mechanical line moving parts function as expected; report any malfunctions or potential failures to the supervisor immediately.
• Assure that the Sheeter Line, workstations, are maintained organized and safe for working.
• Continually communicate with Supervisor on dough conditions and quantity.
• Record Quality Control checks accurately and timely.
• Continually weigh units to ensure product is within weight specifications.
• Make sure all documents are filled out by the end of each shift and put in their proper location
• Collaborate closely with the Machine Operator and Lead.
• Follow all applicable job procedures as outlined in the SOP manual.
• Through Aspire AOE training understands and uses Centerline and CIL daily management systems
• Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving process
• Performs area walk daily to detect issues & defects to help reduce and maintain waste levels
• Follows standard work procedures and trains others on current best approach to minimize system variation
• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by sharing improvement ideas with management and actively engaging in AOE pillar activities.
• Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 6 months as an Ingredient operator or related experience
• Prior experience in a fast-paced production or packing environment is preferred.
• Ability to understand and operate mixing process controls and makes adjustment when necessary.
• Basic knowledge of dough mixing and operating mixing equipment
• Ability to comprehend scale and temperature readouts
• Ability to document mixing and ingredients data accurately and timely
• Ability to write clearly and legibly and possess basic effective verbal and written skills in English.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to work with computers and operating screens.

Shift: 1st 6:00am-2:30pm ( Must be able to 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.