General Labor, Packaging - Otis Spunkmeyer, LLC
Swedesboro, NJ
About the Job
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 14 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.
As a General Labor, Packaging team member, you will be responsible for packing production units into cases according to specifications, ensuring product quality and accurate coding. You will operate various packaging equipment, maintain sufficient materials, and place finished cases on pallets with correct labeling. Additionally, you will record packaging documents accurately, prepare box cartons with accurate labels, and complete duties in line with quality assurance, GMPs, safety, and company procedures. This role may also involve assisting in collating retail bags based on production schedules.
Accountabilities:
- Packs production units in cases, according to case pack specifications.
- Ensures product units being packed are to quality and product specifications, including color, weight, height, length, appearance, and core temperature.
- Ensures that finished cases have been accurately coded and identified.
- Places finished cases on pallets properly and labels pallets correctly.
- Records packaging documents accurately and in a timely fashion.
- Prepares box cartons with accurate labels for packaged products, and/or ensures that box labeler is accurately labeling cases.
- Operates various packaging equipment, which may include but is not limited to metal detectors, product counters, case erector/bag inserters, conveyors, box labelers, box tapers, pallet jacks, pallet wrappers, and bag counters.
- Maintains sufficient materials for the Packaging Department, including but not limited to pallets, box cartons, box carton tape, master case inserts, baking instructions, pallet tags, correct retail bags, and correct box labels.
- May assist in collating retail bags according to case counts based on the production schedules.
- Completes duties in accordance with quality assurance, GMPs (good manufacturing practices), safety and other company programs and procedures, and in accordance with government codes and regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- A high school diploma or GED is preferred
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
- Previous experience in an automated or semi-automated packing environment is helpful.
Shift: 3rd 10:00pm-06:30am *must work weekend
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.