Packaging Operator (Night Shift)- Ames, IA

Barilla Group; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, dental, and vision

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 Group in Ames, IA is seeking a Packaging Operator for the night shift to load packaging materials, operate the packaging machines, and perform quality checks in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting.

The position offers $27.32 per hour (including 10% shift differential) with a rotating 2-2-3 schedule. Availability for every other weekend is required; comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Loading packaging materials on the packaging machines and performing quality checks.
• Making mechanical adjustments as needed.

Skills

Production experience

Food manufacturing

Computer literacy

Job description

Sep 14, 2026

Packaging Operator (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.

$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

Permanent