Bread Packing Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

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 Packer to join our team at our Van Nuys, CA bakery. As a Packer, you will support daily packing operations by ensuring bread quality meets specifications and maintaining an efficient workflow to support packaging processes according to case count and quality requirements.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 1st
• Hours: 6 AM - 2:30 PM
• Weekend availability: Required

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $19.95 - $21.70

Core Accountabilities (What You'll Be Doing)

• Ensure packed products meet quality and product specifications, including appearance, weight, dimensions, and core temperature.
• Prepare and assemble cases with correct liners, baking instructions, retail bags, labels, and codes.
• Operate and monitor packaging equipment to support safe, accurate, and efficient production.
• Identify and escalate quality issues or equipment malfunctions to Packaging or Production leadership.
• Palletize finished cases correctly, label pallets accurately, and place product in designated freezer locations.
• Complete required packaging and production documentation accurately and on time.
• Support a safe, clean, and organized work environment while following GMPs and safety standards.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 months of manufacturing or food production experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in a fastpaced production environment while meeting quality and safety standards.
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Experience in packing or food manufacturing operations.
• Experience working in automated or semiautomated packaging environments.
• Knowledge of GMPs and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Familiarity with SAP or production/packaging data entry systems.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish; forklift certification helpful.

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, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.