Operator 3, Bakery Mixer - 3rd Shift

Aspire Bakeries is an established leader in the commercial baking industry, known for providing a wide range of high-quality baked goods enjoyed by millions every day. With a rich heritage and a span across 13 commercial bakeries across North America, Aspire Bakeries produces beloved products including La Brea Bakery artisan breads and Otis Spunkmeyer cookies. The company prides itself not only on its product excellence but also on fostering a workplace culture rooted in care, ownership, and growth. Employees at Aspire Bakeries are encouraged to bring integrity, creativity, and a commitment to excellence to their roles, whether they work on the bakery floor, in the office, or support customers. This deep-rooted culture of collaboration and diversity creates a supportive environment where team members can thrive professionally and personally. Aspire is committed to nurturing careers and recognizes the efforts of its employees through various rewarding development opportunities and incentive programs.

The role of Mixing Operator III at Aspire Bakeries' Alsip, IL location offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about food manufacturing and production. This is a full-time position on the third shift, running from 9:45 PM to 6:15 AM, including required weekend availability, with a competitive hourly wage ranging between $21.00 and $23.00. As a Mixing Operator III, you will be pivotal in ensuring the quality and consistency of dough products by expertly operating and monitoring automated mixing and production equipment. This role demands close attention to detail as you control dough temperature, texture, and mixing times to meet strict product specifications. Additionally, you will support continuous production flow by coordinating with other areas such as the sheeting line and managing the mix capacity efficiently.

The position requires maintaining accurate production and inventory records through SAP data entry, with a strong emphasis on maintaining the highest food safety standards. Responsibilities also include proper handling, storage, and reuse of reworked and waste dough, as well as performing routine sanitation and basic preventative maintenance on equipment. A clean and safe work environment is critical, and you will be responsible for reporting any safety or contamination risks to ensure a safe production floor.

Aspire Bakeries looks for candidates with a minimum of six months of related experience in mixing or manufacturing roles, a high school diploma or GED (preferred), basic computer competency, and the ability to work night shifts within a production setting. Bilingual candidates fluent in English and Spanish, and those with bakery or food manufacturing experience, are encouraged to apply. Familiarity with SAP or other production reporting systems is considered an added advantage.

Aspire Bakeries respects equal employment opportunity principles, fostering inclusiveness across all aspects of hiring and employment practices. The company is dedicated to creating a positive and enriching work environment where each employee's contribution is valued and rewarded, providing ample room for career growth and skill development. Joining Aspire Bakeries means becoming part of a passionate team that is rising together to produce not just products, but memorable food experiences that bring people together.