Tech 1, FSQA - 1st Shift

Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious? 

At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food. 

We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves! 

With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you

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 Technician I, FSQA-Bakery to join our team. As a Technician I, FSQA-Bakery, you will be accountable for supporting food safety and quality assurance programs through inspection, sampling, testing, documentation, and process verification activities. This role is vital to ensuring products meet Aspire Bakeries' food safety, quality, regulatory, and customer requirements while supporting compliance with the Aspire Integrated Management System (AIMS).

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 1st Shift
• Hours: 6am-2pm
• Weekends: As required by the business

Core Accountabilities (What You'll Be Doing)

• Conduct food safety and quality inspections, sampling, testing, and documentation to support compliance with AIMS programs and regulatory requirements.
• Verify manufacturing processes, critical control points (CCPs), critical-to-quality control points (CTQs), and preventive controls are being followed.
• Identify, report, and support resolution of food safety and quality non-conformances, including product hold activities.
• Evaluate finished products through sensory, physical, packaging, coding, and labeling verification processes.
• Perform GMP, hygiene, allergen, traceability, and pre-operational inspections to ensure bakery compliance standards are met.
• Support Food Safety and HACCP programs through monitoring, verification, and continuous improvement activities.
• Communicate food safety, quality, personnel safety, and equipment concerns promptly while promoting a safe and compliant work environment.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math functions.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong communication, analytical, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation and perform standing, walking, climbing, bending, twisting, pushing, and pulling throughout the shift.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Some college coursework in a science-related field.
• Experience in the food manufacturing or food processing industry.
• Experience using SAP.
• One to two years of food safety, quality assurance, production, or related experience.
• Experience operating inspection, measurement, weighing, metal detection, or quality verification equipment.

Work Environment

• Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, frozen, dusty, and loud manufacturing environments.
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical equipment.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, and bump caps as needed.
• Ability to maintain sanitary work practices and comply with all safety procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and alternative schedules as business needs require.

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, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.