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 likeLa Brea Bakery,Otis Spunkmeyer, andOakrun 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 FSQA Technician is a contributing member of the team-oriented FSQA process, including responsibility for protecting the food by conducting food safety and quality sampling, testing and completing required documentation to meet Aspire Bakeries Integrated Management System Program (AIMS) requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Understanding of and demonstrates Aspire Bakeries core values and acts with integrity, takes ownership in their work, proactively identifies the needs of our customers, generates creative and new ideas, and promotes an environment where our people and foods are safe.
• Understanding of the Food Safety and Quality Objectives and Global Food Safety and Quality Policy.
• Verifies all applicable Aspire Bakeries, international, national, state, and local food regulations and complying with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards (i.e. BRC, SQF).
• Ensure that our foods meet Aspire Bakeries standards and specifications.
• Understanding and identification of non-conforming raw materials, semi-finished and finished foods. (Training will be provided)
• Report food safety and quality non-conformances and deviations to FSQA Manager. Placing food or equipment on hold physically and in SAP for further evaluation.
• Communicate any human, food, or equipment safety concerns to Supervision immediately.
• Support the Hazard Analysis & Risk-Based Preventive Controls Food Safety Team in the implementation of an effective Food Safety plan focused on the elimination of biological, chemical, physical and economically motivated hazards from our foods.
• Complete sensory, physical, and packaging evaluations on finished food and report the results to bakery management.
• Conduct sampling, testing, and documentation including procedures and records.
• Understanding and verification of 21 CFR 117 Subpart B Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), basic understanding of 21 CRF 117 Subpart C Preventive Controls, Prerequisite and Preventive Control Programs and Critical Control Points (HACCP).
• Provide clear and appropriate communication of food safety and quality issues to management and colleagues at shift change
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or GED is required.Some college science courses or experience in the food industry preferred.
• Certified in HARPC (Hazard Analysis and Risk-based Preventive Controls), Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard such as BRC or SQF or ability to obtain certification within one year
• 3-5 years related experience in a food safety quality assurance role
• Equipment and food knowledge and troubleshooting ability
• Ability to operate scales, metal detection and imaging devices, ovens and other instrumentation and measuring devices

Shift: 3rd 10pm-6:30am

Benefits Designed with You in Mind

At Aspire Bakeries, we're committed to supporting your well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits

Work-Life Balance:

• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off and holidays

Financial Security:

• Competitive 401(k) plan with a 100% vested company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Continuous Growth:

• Tuition reimbursement program
• Flexible Spending:
• HSA and FSA options

Performance-Based Rewards:
We value your hard work and dedication. That's why we offer performance-driven incentive programs tailored to your role:

• Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP): Recognizing individual and team achievements.
• Sales Incentive Plan (SIP): Rewarding excellence in sales performance.
• Bakery Incentive Plan (BIP): Focused on achieving bakery-specific performance goals.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

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.