End of Line Operator- ALL Shifts $24.23/hr

Bel; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bel Brands is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator in Nampa, ID to run the end-of-line packaging equipment and monitor line performance. The role requires standing for long periods, handling packaging materials, and ensuring quality and safety on a fast-paced production floor.

Shifts A-D operate with various schedules; some shifts include pay differentials. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and basic math skills, with preferred manufacturing experience and English communication

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Technical or trade school preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Good English communication.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-speed packaging and palletizing equipment via touchscreen/HMI.
• Set machine to adjust case count for different sizes.
• Reset robotic arm positions after line shutdown.
• Load packaging materials into machines and palletizers.
• Set machine to adjust number of pouches for different packaging sleeves.
• Clean machinery and sanitize components.
• Inspect materials for contamination, quality, and consistency.
• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Mechanical aptitude

ERP data entry

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/trade school

Tools

ERP system

Job description

At Bel, we are not just a company—we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel®, GoGo squeeZ®, The Laughing Cow®, and Boursin®, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives.

The company has headquarters in Chicago and New York City and operates 4 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.

Title: End Of Line Machine Operator

Location: Nampa, ID

This position is currently open for ALL SHIFTS

Shift A: Sunday-Tuesday and E/O Wednesday, 7am- 7pm.

Shift B: Sunday-Tuesday and E/O Wednesday, 7pm- 7am. There is a $2 differential for this shift.

Shift C: Thursday-Saturday and E/O Wednesday, 7am- 7pm.

Shift D: Thursday-Saturday and E/O Wednesday, 7pm- 7am. There is a $4 differential for this shift.

Job Summary

As a Packaging Machine Operator for Materne North America, you will be responsible for the operation and monitoring of the packaging machine for the end of our manufacturing process.

Position Responsibilities

• Operate high-speed packaging and palletizing equipment through touchscreen/HMI in a production environment
• Set machine to increase/decrease number of cases selected for different size formats
• Reset robotic arm positions after line shut down
• Load packaging materials into packaging machine and palletizing machine
• Set machine to increase/decrease number of pouches selected for different size packaging sleeves
• Break down machinery with hand tools to clean and sanitize
• Observe/inspect materials to identify contamination, foreign materials, uniformity, and quality
• Operate industrial carts and power hand carts
• Perform troubleshooting and basic maintenance of equipment
• Clean packaging and palletizing area and sanitize equipment
• Complete daily paperwork and reports
• Perform and complete sensory testing
• Must be able to work a minimum of 12 hours
• Utilize company operating systems and digital tools, including POKA, Fabriq, DigiDocs, and similar platforms, to support production, documentation, and operational communication
• Demonstrate the Company’s values and winning behaviors while adhering to all company policies and practices, including safety and environmental protocols, quality standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for an entire shift (12 hours)
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs multiple times per shift

Education

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Technical / Trade School preferred

Experience

• Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• Prior experience working in the food industry is preferred

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate (verbal, read, write) effectively in English
• Mechanical aptitude
• Computer skills (data entry & experience with an ERP system in a production environment preferred)
• Basic math skills, including competency with weights and measures (must be able to take/record measurements and understand tare weight)

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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