General Labor, Bakery- Packing- 1st Shift

Why You'll Love Working at Aspire Bakeries

• Culture - Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellness - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs.
• Work-Life Balance - Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Financial Security - Competitive retirement plans, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Growth & Development - Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries' learning and development programs.
• Flexibility & Support - HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
• Recognition & Rewards - Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

About the Role

We are seeking a General Labor, Bakery (Line 6 Packing) - 1st Shift to join our team at our Hazleton, PA bakery. As a General Labor team member, you will be responsible for inspecting, packaging, and monitoring frozen baked products to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and company standards. This role plays a critical part in maintaining product integrity, supporting efficient production flow, and ensuring customers receive safe, high-quality products.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 1st Shift
• Weekend Availability: Required as needed based on production schedules
• Overtime: May be required, including weekends and holidays

Core Accountabilities (What You'll Be Doing)

• Inspect finished frozen products to ensure compliance with quality, food safety, and customer specifications.
• Monitor packaging equipment, check weighers, and palletizing operations to support efficient production flow.
• Perform required quality checks, documentation, and lot tracking activities accurately and on time.
• Communicate effectively with production, quality, maintenance, sanitation, and shipping teams to resolve issues and maintain operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Support equipment changeovers, start-ups, shutdowns, and routine operational adjustments as needed.
• Contribute to team performance by assisting with training, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic math and timekeeping skills.
• Ability to make logical decisions and follow detailed work instructions.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, stoop, and perform repetitive movements throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in cold, wet, dusty, noisy, or temperature-variable production environments.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or food production environment.
• Experience operating or working around automated packaging and production equipment.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Experience completing production documentation and quality records.
• Prior experience training or assisting new team members in a manufacturing setting.