Mixing Operator II

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.

With the support of the Lead Mixer and Production Supervisor the Mixer and Ingredient Preparer isresponsible for scaling out ingredients accurately according to product recipe specifications. Ingredients are then mixed to set parameters of time and temperatures. The uniform dispersion and incorporation of the ingredients will develop into a homogeneous mixture for the targeted characteristics desired for processing the highest quality product standards expected by La Brea Bakery.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare ingredients accurately as specified by recipe; feed starters, sponges, mother, potatoes, peppers, onions, etc. Prepare and mix ingredients to specified mixing time and temperature.
• Continually monitor and control temperatures of dough during the mixing process and the final mixing stage of the dough. Add ingredients in the order specified by recipe to obtain desired characteristics.
• Visually and physically verify the texture of the dough to assure targeted texture characteristics.
• Monitor and control efficiency of Rheon Line to assure that dough mixes do not exceed the capacity of the Rheon Line.
• Continually monitor and control ingredient inventory control. Assure that refrigerated ingredients are maintained in the coolers.
• Assure when specifications allow reuse of waste dough from the Rheon Line that it is incorporated back into the dough mixes by percentages allowed. Assure the weight scales are functioning accurately.
• Document mixing data accurately and timely. Maintain mixing equipment clean and sanitize.
• Identified batch containers accurately and weigh as required.
• Maintain coolers organized, clean; assure ingredients in coolers are identified.
• Maintain mixing and ingredient areas organized and clean. Lift and dump 50 lbs. flour bags consistently for short periods of times.
• Monitor that starter on floor does not exceed use time. Assure mixing documents are completed at the end of the shift and placed in their designated place.
• Works to maintain and improve on the quality, legality and safety of each product and the processes used in their manufacture. Responsible for keeping assigned work area clean and tidy at all times and reporting any potential contamination and suspicious activity to a Supervisor immediately

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Ability to pull wheeled dough bowl of approximately 1000 lbs.

Shift: 1stshift (6:00 am - 2:30 pm)

Hourly Rate:$20.72 - $22.47

Benefits Designed with You in Mind

At Aspire Bakeries, we're committed to supporting your well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits

Work-Life Balance:

• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off and holidays

Financial Security:

• Competitive 401(k) plan with a 100% vested company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Continuous Growth:

• Tuition reimbursement program
• Flexible Spending:
• HSA and FSA options

Performance-Based Rewards:

We value your hard work and dedication. That's why we offer performance-driven incentive programs tailored to your role:

• Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP): Recognizing individual and team achievements.
• Sales Incentive Plan (SIP): Rewarding excellence in sales performance.
• Bakery Incentive Plan (BIP): Focused on achieving bakery-specific performance goals.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

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 agreements.

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.