Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $23.25 - $25.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
flexible spending accounts
Job Description
Aspire Bakeries is a leading commercial bakery company known for producing high-quality baked goods enjoyed by millions across North America. With 13 commercial bakeries, Aspire Bakeries produces a variety of breads, cookies, and cakes, including well-known brands like La Brea Bakery artisan breads and Otis Spunkmeyer cookies. The company prides itself not only on its delicious products but also on the talented manufacturing and support teams who bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to their work. Aspire Bakeries fosters a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth, offering employees opportunities to develop their careers in a supportive and inclusive environment. The company values diversity and encourages team members to bring their authentic selves to work, creating a collaborative and engaging atmosphere that empowers growth and supports work-life balance. Aspire Bakeries also provides comprehensive benefits that include health and wellness coverage, financial security, and performance rewards.
The role of Lead Mixer at Aspire Bakeries' Van Nuys, CA bakery is a critical position responsible for supporting daily mixing operations to ensure efficient bakery production. The Lead Mixer coordinates and oversees the activities in the mixing department, ensuring that production schedules are consistently met while maintaining the quality standards of the dough. This role demands attention to detail in managing dough batches to meet specific time, temperature, and quality specifications. The Lead Mixer also leads and directs the work of mixing team members, fostering efficiency and accountability within the team. Monitoring ingredient availability, starter levels, and ensuring adherence to FIFO inventory practices is an integral part of the job.
A Lead Mixer at Aspire Bakeries ensures accurate, timely, and compliant production and quality documentation, while actively promoting a safe, sanitary, and well-organized work environment in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). This position supports continuous improvement efforts in product quality, food safety, and operational effectiveness. The shift for this full-time role is the first shift, running from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, and weekend availability is required. Compensation is competitive, ranging from $23.25 to $25.00 per hour, with pay determined based on experience, skill, education, and other factors. Aspire Bakeries emphasizes employee growth and development through learning programs, while also offering comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, and flexible spending accounts. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in a rewarding career in bakery production with a company that values its team members and their contributions.
The role of Lead Mixer at Aspire Bakeries' Van Nuys, CA bakery is a critical position responsible for supporting daily mixing operations to ensure efficient bakery production. The Lead Mixer coordinates and oversees the activities in the mixing department, ensuring that production schedules are consistently met while maintaining the quality standards of the dough. This role demands attention to detail in managing dough batches to meet specific time, temperature, and quality specifications. The Lead Mixer also leads and directs the work of mixing team members, fostering efficiency and accountability within the team. Monitoring ingredient availability, starter levels, and ensuring adherence to FIFO inventory practices is an integral part of the job.
A Lead Mixer at Aspire Bakeries ensures accurate, timely, and compliant production and quality documentation, while actively promoting a safe, sanitary, and well-organized work environment in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). This position supports continuous improvement efforts in product quality, food safety, and operational effectiveness. The shift for this full-time role is the first shift, running from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, and weekend availability is required. Compensation is competitive, ranging from $23.25 to $25.00 per hour, with pay determined based on experience, skill, education, and other factors. Aspire Bakeries emphasizes employee growth and development through learning programs, while also offering comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, and flexible spending accounts. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in a rewarding career in bakery production with a company that values its team members and their contributions.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 1-3 months of related manufacturing or food production experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- ability to perform basic math calculations including percentages
- ability to communicate clearly in English both verbally and in writing
- ability to operate and understand mixing equipment and process controls
- ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move wheeled mixing bowls up to approximately 1,000 lbs
- ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting quality and safety standards
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- 1-3 months of related manufacturing or food production experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- ability to perform basic math calculations including percentages
- ability to communicate clearly in English both verbally and in writing
- ability to operate and understand mixing equipment and process controls
- ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move wheeled mixing bowls up to approximately 1,000 lbs
- ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting quality and safety standards
- prior bakery or food manufacturing experience preferred
- experience leading or training team members in a production environment preferred
- knowledge of GMPs and Lockout/Tagout procedures preferred
- familiarity with dough mixing, scaling, and temperature controls preferred
- strong problem-solving and proactive decision-making skills preferred
Job Duties
- Coordinate and oversee daily mixing operations to ensure production schedules are met
- ensure dough batches meet required time, temperature, and quality specifications
- lead, assign, and monitor work of mixing team members to maintain efficiency and accountability
- monitor ingredient availability, starter levels, and FIFO inventory practices
- maintain accurate, timely, and compliant production and quality documentation
- promote a safe, sanitary, and organized work environment in accordance with GMPs
- support continuous improvement in product quality, food safety, and operational effectiveness
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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