Operator 3, Bakery- Warehouse - 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.

We are seeking a Warehouse Operator to join our team at our Chaska, MN bakery.

As a Warehouse Operator, you will be accountable for supporting efficient warehouse operations through accurate product movement, safe equipment operation, and maintaining organized inventory flow.

Shift & Schedule Shift: 1st Hours: 6 AM – 2:30 PM Weekend Availability: Required Compensation Hourly Rate: $21.00 – $24.00 Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing) Accurately lot, scan, and store finished goods in the correct warehouse locations.

Pull and stage finished products to fulfill customer orders and prepare outbound loads.

Unload incoming raw materials and store them in the proper designated areas.

Safely operate forklifts (sit‐down and high‐reach) to move materials throughout the facility.

Maintain clean and organized warehouse areas to support safe and efficient operations.

Document inventory movements and transactions accurately within SAP.

Collaborate with drivers, warehouse staff, and production teams to ensure smooth workflow.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table) High school diploma or GED. 1–2 years of warehouse experience, preferably in a food processing environment.

Ability to lift 20–30 lbs repeatedly.

Previous forklift experience with sit‐down and high‐reach lifts.

Working knowledge of SAP or similar warehouse systems.

Ability to follow instructions, work safely, and operate in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

in a regulated or food‐manufacturing warehouse.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy with scanning and inventory processes.

Ability to work efficiently in a fast‐paced environment.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Flexibility to assist across warehouse tasks as needed.

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.