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 like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun 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 is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation across production, office, and support areas by following prescribed schedules and protocols. This role supports overall facility hygiene and audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean and maintain floors, drains, walls, ceilings, and other facility surfaces per established cleaning schedules or as required.
• Collect and properly dispose of trash from office, staff breakrooms, and production areas.
• Remove and compact cardboard waste from the packing area using designated equipment.
• Perform detailed cleaning of production line components during scheduled maintenance and sanitation down-days.
• Operate a floor scrubber/washing machine to maintain clean and safe flooring.
• Maintain all sanitation tools and equipment—such as buckets, hoses, vacuums, and hand tools—in a clean and ready-to-use condition.
• Assist in facility preparation for inspections, audits, and customer visits.
• Contribute to the quality, legality, and safety of all products by supporting sanitary production conditions.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, reporting any potential contamination or suspicious activity to a supervisor immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned by sanitation leadership or management.

 Role Requirements:

• Attention to detail and strong commitment to cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Physical ability to perform cleaning tasks, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, and repetitive motion
• Willingness to work in variable temperature environments (e.g., hot, cold, humid)
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and sanitation down-days as needed

Preferred:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Language: Bilingual in English and Spanish is desirable.
• Experience: Prior experience in a bakery or food manufacturing environment is beneficial but not required.

 

Hourly Rate: $20-22

Shift: 3rd (10:00 pm - 6:30 am must work weekends)

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. 

 

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.