Packaging Operator (Nights) - Ames, IA

Barilla Group; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative team at a leading global food company, where your passion for quality and detail will contribute to the creation of top-quality pasta products. As a Packaging Operator, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards. With a flexible shift pattern and a supportive workplace culture, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow and thrive in the food industry. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a chance to be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to nourishing the future.

Benefits

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision

401k Match up to 6%

Wellness Subsidy

Pay for Skills Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in production or food manufacturing is required.
• Knowledge of GMPs and HACCP is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to Detail

Knowledge of Manufacturing Processes

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Experience in Food Manufacturing

Tools

Packaging Machines

Computer Systems

Job description

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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.

$23 per hour (Plus an additional 10% shift differential for 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%

Wellness Subsidy

Pay for Skills Program

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.