Operator 1 , Bakery-Packing

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.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures product units being packed are to quality and product specifications, including color, weight, height, length, appearance, and core temperature.
• Packs production units in cases, according to case pack specifications
• Inserts master case liner, baking instructions, and retail bags, as needed in formed cases, and ensures that finished cases have been accurately coded and identified.
• Places finished cases on pallets properly and labels pallets correctly,& records packaging documents accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Prepares box cartons with accurate labels for packaged products, and/or ensures that box labeler is accurately labeling cases.
• Operates various packaging equipment, which may include but is not limited to metal detectors, product counters, case erector/bag inserters, conveyors, box labelers, box tapers, pallet jacks, pallet wrappers, and bag counters.
• Alert the Packaging Foreman, Packaging Lead, or Production Supervisor when the metal detector is kicking off product units, or when other machinery is not functioning properly.
• Place palletized cases in the holding freezer.
• Maintains sufficient materials for the Packaging Department, including but not limited to pallets, box cartons, box carton tape, master case inserts, baking instructions, pallet tags, correct retail bags, and correct box labels.
• Completes duties by quality assurance, GMPs, safety, and other company programs and procedures, and by government codes and regulations.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in an automated or semi-automated packing environment is preferred.
• Spanish and/or English literacy - elementary level.
• Forklift certification is helpful.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.

Shift: 1st Shift

Hourly Rate: $22-$23

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed In this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement.

We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit your resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.