Kitchen Operator: Food Production & Process Improvement

HARIBO GmbH & Co. KG; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA

Paid time off

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

HARIBO of America, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Operator to safely operate, maintain, and adjust production equipment in a high‑quality food manufacturing environment in Pleasant Prairie, WI.

You will monitor line flow, support ongoing production, and ensure adherence to GMP and safety standards. Qualified applicants have at least three years in machine operation within food/beverage or pharma settings, strong teamwork and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP experience

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of progressive work experience in the food/beverage/pharma industry preferred.
• Understanding of machine operations and production functions.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; SAP a plus.
• Ability to train and coach others on the line.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and performs routine preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Operates, maintains and cleans equipment safely and efficiently to meet quality standards.
• Reads production schedule and coordinates work to meet deadlines.
• Monitors line flow and provides support or relief as needed.
• Reports issues to supervisor and escalates when required.

Skills

MS Office

SAP

ERP systems

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Job description

HARIBO of America, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Operator to safely operate, maintain, and adjust production equipment in a high‑quality food manufacturing environment in Pleasant Prairie, WI.

You will monitor line flow, support ongoing production, and ensure adherence to GMP and safety standards. Qualified applicants have at least three years in machine operation within food/beverage or pharma settings, strong teamwork and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP experience