Processing Operator (Nights) - Ames, IA

Barilla Group; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, dental, and vision

401k match up to 6%

Wellness Subsidy

Pay for Skills Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Barilla Group is seeking dedicated Processing Operators to join our pasta packaging team in Ames, IA. You will operate one processing line, manage automated mixing, die changes, extrusion, cutting and drying per Barilla specifications.

Night shift compensation is $27.83/hour (includes 10% shift differential). The role follows a 2-2-3 schedule with every other weekend required; prior experience in production or food manufacturing and basic computer literacy are preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in production or food manufacturing.
• General working knowledge of computers.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and GMPs preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and related programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate one processing line according to Barilla specifications.
• Handle automated mixing, die changes, extrusion, cutting and drying.

Skills

Production experience

Computers

GMPs knowledge

HACCP knowledge

Job description

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!

Processing Operators during their shift are primarily responsible for operating one processing line according to Barilla specifications. The operator is responsible for automated mixing, die selection/installation, extrusion, cutting, and drying.

$27.83 (includes 10% shift differential) for the night shift.

Processing 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.