Tech 1, Bakery-Sanitation

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.

The Sanitation Operator maintains the facility in hygienically clean, sanitary, and tidy condition on a shift basis in line with ASPIRE expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Clean and maintain floors, drains, walls, ceilings, and other areas according to a designated schedule or as needed.

  
  

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  Collect and dispose of trash from office, staff, and production areas.

  
  

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  Remove and compact waste cardboard from the packing area.

  
  

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  Perform detailed cleaning of production line components during scheduled maintenance days.

  
  

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  Operate a floor washer for continuous floor maintenance.

  
  

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  Maintain cleaning equipment, including buckets, hoses, vacuums, and other tools, ensuring they remain in hygienic condition.

  
  

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  Assist in facility preparations for company visits and audits.

  
  

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  Contribute to maintaining and improving product quality, legality, and safety in all manufacturing processes.

  
  

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  Keep assigned work areas clean and organized, promptly reporting any potential contamination or suspicious activity to a supervisor.

  
  

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  Perform additional duties as assigned.

  
  
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  This role requires attention to detail, adherence to cleanliness standards, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.

  
  

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

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  Customer Service - Effectively responds to service requests and ensures commitments are met.

  
  

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  Oral Communication - Actively listens and seeks clarification when needed.

  
  

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  Teamwork - Balances individual and team responsibilities effectively.

  
  

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  Written Communication - Communicates clearly and concisely in writing.

  
  

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  Delegation - Assigns tasks appropriately and efficiently.

  
  

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  Leadership - Accepts feedback and demonstrates leadership qualities.

  
  

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  People Management - Oversees team activities, provides constructive feedback, and supports employee development.

  
  

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  Quality Management - Seeks opportunities to enhance and maintain quality standards.

  
  

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  Cost Awareness - Uses organizational resources efficiently and responsibly.

  
  

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  Diversity & Inclusion - Respects cultural differences and promotes an inclusive environment.

  
  

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  Ethics & Integrity - Treats others with respect and upholds ethical standards.

  
  

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  Organizational Support - Adheres to company policies and procedures.

  
  

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  Adaptability - Handles change, delays, and unexpected challenges effectively.

  
  

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  Attendance & Punctuality - Consistently arrives on time and maintains regular attendance.

  
  

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  Dependability - Follows directions, meets deadlines, and communicates any delays proactively.

  
  

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  Initiative - Proactively offers and requests assistance when needed.

  
  

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  Planning & Organization - Prioritizes tasks and manages time efficiently.

  
  

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  Professionalism - Interacts with others respectfully and tactfully.

  
  

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  Quality Focus - Ensures accuracy and thoroughness in work.

  
  

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  Productivity - Completes tasks in a timely manner while maintaining efficiency.

  
  

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  Safety & Security - Adheres to safety and security protocols to maintain a safe work environment.

  
  

Education, Technical Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Proficiency Level

Required

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  Mathematical Skills - Proficient in performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division across various units of measurement, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

  
  

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  Reasoning Skills - Capable of understanding and following both written and verbal instructions.

  
  

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  Reading & Writing Skills - Able to read and comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence, and memos, as well as compose simple written communications.

  
  

Preferred

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  High School Diploma or GED

  
  

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  Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish desirable.

  
  

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  Previous Experience in baking environment is beneficial, not essential.

  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands outlined below represent those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this role. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to support individuals with disabilities in carrying out these functions.

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  Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands for handling or feeling objects, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and communicate verbally.

  
  

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  Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with occasional sitting.

  
  

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  Must occasionally lift and move items weighing over 50 pounds.

  
  

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  Requires specific vision abilities, including the ability to adjust focus.

  
  

Work Environment:

The following conditions represent the typical work environment an employee may experience while performing the essential duties of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to support individuals with disabilities in carrying out these functions.

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  Regular exposure to areas near moving mechanical parts.

  
  

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  Frequent work at elevated heights or precarious locations.

  
  

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  Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme cold (non-weather).

  
  

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  Presence of airborne flour dust in the work environment.

  
  

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  Noise levels are generally moderate.

  
  

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma /GED
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  Reading, writing and basic math skills required

  
  
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  2+ years of experience in manufacturing / light industrial

  
  
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  5+ years of experience in Sanitation / Janitorial

  
  
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  Genie lift certification is required

  
  
• Weekends and Holidays may be required.

Shift: 1st * 6am-2:30pm must work weekends*

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 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.