What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Operator 3 (1st Shift) position at Aspire Bakeries?
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 15 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.
Position Purpose
The Production Operator 3 is able to assist in any position on the production line in regard to mixing and delivery of product from the freezer and/or oven. The Operator in this position is responsible for making sure food is prepared in accordance with established specifications.
Key Accountabilities
- Maintains appropriate documents and forms
- Ensures compliance with production proceedures
- Assembles, sets up, and stops equipment for changeovers and line-specific needs
- Adheres to production running order and recipes.
- Assists in standardizing procedures and practices to improve line efficiency and/or product quality
- Ability to work in a hot, cold, wet, and loud environment
- Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- All other duties as assigned
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED Perferred
- Can regularly stand, walk and lift up to 50lbs
- Some manufacturing experience preferred, food manufacturing a plus
- All candidates must be at least 18 years of age
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance
Navigate up and down stairs
Standing/Walking/Climbing
Twisting/Bending/Stooping
Pushing/Pulling
Handling/Fingering/Feeling
Seeing/Speaking/Hearing
Flexing/Extending/Turning the neck
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.