Day Shift Pouching Operator

Grain Millers, Inc.; Saint Ansgar (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Grain Millers, Inc. in St. Ansgar, Iowa is looking for a Pouching Operator to join our production team on a day shift.

This full-time role runs Monday through Thursday from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with 3-day weekends built into the schedule. No prior experience is required as we provide on-the-job training. You will set up, operate, and troubleshoot automated pouching equipment, monitor lines, and perform quality checks to meet our product standards.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and mechanical aptitude.
• Experience in food manufacturing, machine operation, or forklift operation is preferred but not required.
• Good communication skills and a team-oriented mindset are essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot automated pouching equipment.
• Monitor production lines to ensure efficiency and perform quality control checks.
• Work closely with supervisors, mill operators, quality assurance technicians, and warehouse staff to ensure smooth operations and a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Forklift operation (preferred)

Job description

Pouching Operator – Day Shift (Monday–Thursday)

Location: St. Ansgar, Iowa

Schedule: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Thursday

Industry: Food Manufacturing / Production / Packaging

Job Type: Full-Time

About Grain Millers

Grain Millers is a leading manufacturer of whole grain ingredients used in food products around the world. For over 37 years, we've partnered with top global food brands to deliver high-quality conventional and organic oats and other grain-based ingredients. Our mission is to help people live healthier lives through better food, and we're proud to be a proactive partner in the food industry.

Position Overview

We are currently hiring a Pouching Operator to join our production team in St. Ansgar, Iowa. This is a full-time, day-shift position offering consistent hours and 3-day weekends every week. As a Pouching Operator, you'll be responsible for operating packaging machinery that produces oatmeal pouches for major household brands.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will set up, operate, and troubleshoot automated pouching equipment. You\'ll monitor production lines to ensure efficiency and perform quality control checks to maintain product standards. You\'ll work closely with supervisors, mill operators, quality assurance technicians, and warehouse staff to ensure smooth operations and a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

We\'re looking for candidates with a strong work ethic and mechanical aptitude. Prior experience in food manufacturing, machine operation, or forklift operation is preferred but not required. We provide on-the-job training for motivated individuals who are eager to learn and grow. Good communication skills and a team-oriented mindset are essential.

Benefits Of Working At Grain Millers

This position offers a stable, full-time schedule with 3-Day weekends every week, giving you time to recharge and enjoy life outside of work. You\'ll be working in a clean and modern production facility designed with safety and efficiency in mind. We also offer opportunities for advancement, skill development, and industry leading benefits, helping you build a future with us. Most importantly, you\'ll be part of a company that values sustainability, integrity, and doing what\'s right - for our people, our partners, and the planet.

Grain Millers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.