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, Food Safety & Quality Assurance (Bakery) to join our team at our Hazleton, PA bakery. As a Technician I, FSQA-Bakery, you will play a critical role in protecting product quality and food safety by conducting inspections, sampling, testing, and documentation activities that support compliance with Aspire Bakeries’ Integrated Management System (AIMS). This role helps ensure products consistently meet food safety, quality, regulatory, and customer requirements.
Shift & Schedule
- Shift: 2nd Shift
- Hours: 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Weekend Availability: As needed based on business requirements
Core Accountabilities (What You'll Be Doing)
- Conduct food safety and quality assurance verification activities to ensure compliance with Aspire Bakeries standards and regulatory requirements.
- Perform product sampling, testing, inspections, and documentation in accordance with AIMS procedures and records.
- Identify, document, and escalate food safety and quality non-conformances, including product hold activities when required.
- Verify adherence to GMPs, HACCP, preventive controls, allergen controls, sanitation, and food safety programs.
- Evaluate finished products through sensory, physical, packaging, and labeling assessments to ensure specification compliance.
- Support cross-functional food safety initiatives, pre-operational inspections, and environmental monitoring activities.
- Promote a safe workplace by communicating food, employee, and equipment safety concerns and supporting established control measures.
Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Strong communication, analytical, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation and perform physical activities including standing, walking, bending, climbing stairs, pushing, pulling, and repetitive neck movement.
Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)
- Previous experience in food manufacturing, food safety, quality assurance, or bakery operations.
- Knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), HACCP, Preventive Controls, and food safety systems.
- Experience conducting inspections, product testing, or quality evaluations in a production environment.
- Familiarity with allergen control, lot traceability, and document control processes.
- Experience working with manufacturing equipment, scales, metal detectors, imaging devices, or other measurement instruments.
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.