Operator (Third Shift)

Joy Baking Group; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Joy Baking Group in Le Mars, IA is seeking an Operator to oversee, operate and adjust equipment on the production floor. You will follow SOPs, perform quality checks, and ensure products meet specifications while maintaining clean and sanitary equipment. The role supports multiple operator positions through cross-training and accurate production records.

The position emphasizes safety, attendance, and physical endurance, with opportunities to assist maintenance and other lines as needed.

Qualifications

• English comprehension skills required.
• Basic computer literacy expected.
• Mechanical aptitude a plus.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing, operating, and adjusting equipment in area of responsibility.
• Operating within standard operating procedures and job safety requirements.
• Performing product quality checks throughout the manufacturing process to ensure product is produced within defined specifications.
• Monitor product quality to ensure unacceptable product is not packaged.
• Performing cleaning and sanitation of all production equipment.
• Completing set-up, tear-down, and changeover of equipment when needed.
• Completing accurate production records for quality and food safety attributes.
• Assisting other positions as needed.

Skills

English comprehension

Basic computer literacy

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Overview

Joy Baking Group, a world leader in ice cream cone, cookie, and wafer baking, has an Operator position open at its Le Mars, IA cookie manufacturing facility. Team members of the facility start in a designated position at hire and then are cross trained throughout the facility to become competent in various operator positions.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing, operating, and adjusting equipment in area of responsibility
• Operating within standard operating procedures and job safety requirements
• Performing product quality checks throughout the manufacturing process to ensure product is produced within defined specifications
• Monitor product quality to ensure unacceptable product is not packaged
• Performing cleaning and sanitation of all production equipment
• Completing set-up, tear-down, and changeover of equipment when needed
• Completing accurate production records for quality and food safety attributes
• Assisting other positions as needed

Essential Functions

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per day
• Ability to assist maintenance in maintaining mechanical operation of equipment
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis
• Ability to stoop, kneel, climb or squat on a frequent basis
• Ability to use hands to grip, pinch, handle, reach, or feel on an occasional basis
• Manual dexterity
• Adherence to the company attendance policy is required, which includes expectations of punctuality and limited unapproved absences

Qualifications

• English comprehension skills
• Basic computer literacy skills
• Mechanical aptitude a plus

Pay Range

USD $25.92 - USD $25.92 /Hr.