Lead, Bakery- Warehouse- 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.

As the Warehouse Lead
, you will oversee our production area, ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and legality standards. This role involves monitoring equipment and material handlers, verifying packaging code dates, and assisting with inventory control. The ideal candidate will also handle material loading/unloading, conduct area inspections, and process SAP functions.

• Shift: 1st
• Weekend availability:
  Required

• Hourly Rate: $25 – $27

• Monitor the area to ensure equipment and material handlers are working according to food safety, quality, legality standards, and schedules.
• Monitor and ensure that all code dates are correct on packaging prior to shipping.
• Assist with raw materials and packaging inventory control.
• Material handling duties as assigned. Included but not limited to load and unloading activities.
• Inspections of areas, including but not limited to, warehouse, racking, forklifts, dock lifts, etc.
• Cycle count & inventory control assignments.
• Processes SAP functions, including but not limited to Inventory Subcontracting and receiving goods.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Department Supervisor and/or Bakery Director.
• Ensure employees are following all SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) in your area.

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years in manufacturing or food environment; 1 year of leadership experience.
• Ability to read, write, and complete legible documentation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform repetitive motions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions precisely.

• Experience in bakery production or ingredient handling.
• Familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, and food‑safety protocols.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor issues or identify process concerns.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork orientation.

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.