Job Description

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 Lead, Bakery‑ Sanitation to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. As the Lead Sanitation Technician, you will oversee and coordinate sanitation activities to ensure food safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness while leading and developing the sanitation team in a safe and hygienic manufacturing environment.

Shift & Schedule

• Hours: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

• Shift: 1st

• Weekend Availability: Required

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $24.00 – $25.25

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

• Lead and supervise sanitation team members, including Tech 1 and Tech 2 roles
• Ensure sanitation activities comply with SSOPs, GMPs, HACCP, and Aspire Bakeries quality standards
• Manage sanitation schedules for production and non‑production areas to support operational readiness
• Maintain audit readiness by serving as the primary sanitation contact for inspections and reviews
• Oversee sanitation documentation, including cleaning logs, chemical usage, and corrective actions
• Partner with Quality Assurance and Production teams to mitigate contamination risks
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in sanitation or food manufacturing, including supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of food safety standards, including GMP and HACCP
• Ability to read and comprehend sanitation procedures, SSOPs, and safety documentation
• Ability to write clear reports and complete sanitation and audit logs accurately
• Basic math skills using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
• Ability to lift and move items over 50 lbs. occasionally and work in wet, humid, and dusty environments

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience supporting sanitation audits and regulatory inspections
• Experience working in bakery or food manufacturing environments
• Strong training and mentoring skills for sanitation teams

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.