Summer Contractor- Production

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.


• Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.


• Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

About the Role

We are seeking Production Summer Students to join our team at our Brantford bakery. As a Production Summer Student, you will be accountable for supporting daily production activities by operating and monitoring high‑speed production equipment while maintaining food‑safety, quality, and sanitation standards throughout the summer term.

Aspire Bakeries’ Summer Student Program provides hands‑on, paid experience in a real manufacturing environment while helping students finance their education and gain valuable workplace skills.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 12- hour Rotating Continental


• Hours: 6:45 AM – 7:00 PM / 6:45 PM – 7:00 AM


• Weekend availability: Required


• Program Duration: Early May – End of August (full term required)

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $22.64 + night/weekend premiums

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

• Operate and monitor a high‑speed continuous production line to support efficient output


• Set up, run, and monitor equipment in the filling room to maintain product specifications


• Conduct visual inspections and regrade products as needed to ensure quality standards


• Maintain appropriate stock of raw materials on the line to support continuous flow


• Perform basic cleaning and sanitation tasks to support production and food‑safety requirements


• Enter production and inventory data accurately into warehouse management systems


• Communicate with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to maintain process consistency


• Follow all Health & Safety, GMP, and hygiene requirements while performing manual lifting and line duties

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• Actively enrolled full‑time in a college, university, or trade school program


• Returning to full‑time studies in the fall semester


• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn production processes


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment


• Reliable, punctual, energetic, and safety‑focused


• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)


• Ability to work a 12‑hour rotating continental shift schedule (2 weeks days / 2 weeks nights)

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Previous experience in food manufacturing or industrial production


• Ability to troubleshoot and make minor equipment adjustments


• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit a resume; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.