Packaging Operator (Day and Night Shift)- Ames, IA

Barilla Group; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, dental, and vision - 1stof

401k match up to 6%

Company paid life insurance

Wellness Subsidy

Pay for Skills Program

Flexible work schedule

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Barilla in Ames, IA is seeking Packaging Operators for day and night shifts. You will load packaging materials onto packaging machines, run quality checks, and make mechanical adjustments as needed to ensure top-quality pasta products.

These roles operate on a 2-2-3 shift pattern with every other weekend required. Barilla offers healthcare, 401(k) match, life insurance, wellness subsidy, tuition reimbursement, and a flexible schedule among other benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in production or food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GMP's preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP and appropriate supporting programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Load packaging materials on packaging machines.
• Perform quality checks during shifts.
• Make mechanical adjustments as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexible schedule

Teamwork

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Oct 30, 2026

Packaging Operator (Day and Night Shift)- Ames, IA

About Barilla

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we've blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world's top food company by reputation. With 20 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Do you have a love for pasta and a knack for attention to detail? We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our pasta packaging team. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and contribute to the creation of top-quality pasta products, we want you!

Packaging Operators during their shift are primarily responsible for loading packaging materials on the packaging machines, performing quality checks, and making mechanical adjustments as needed.

$24.84 for Day Shift

$27.32 (includes 10% shift differential) for the night shift.

Packaging Operators work only half the days in a month, as they work a flexible (2-2-3) shift pattern. Applicants must be available to work every other weekend as part of their regular schedule.

As a Team Member At Barilla, You’ll Enjoy

• Healthcare, dental, and vision - 1st of the month after hire
• 401k match up to 6%
• Company paid life insurance
• Wellness Subsidy
• Pay for Skills Program
• Flexible work schedule
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Adoption Assistance

Education And Experience

• Previous work experience in production or food manufacturing and a general working knowledge of computers is required.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and good manufacturing practices (GMP's) preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and appropriate supporting programs (e.g., cleaning, sanitation, pest management, etc.) is a plus.

Diverse candidates and veterans encouraged to apply.

Barilla is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Barilla to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard characteristics including, but not limited to, age, race, color, culture, ethnicity, nationality, faith, religion, gender, pregnancy, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran or protected veteran status, political opinions, health or disability.

Manufacturing

United States

Ames, IA

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