Production Operator

Wells Enterprises; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits after 60 days

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO

Holiday Pay

401k

Tuition Assistance

Short/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is seeking a dedicated packaging associate to support the production line by performing quality checks and rotating through stations. The role emphasizes adherence to SOPs, accurate documentation, and a proactive approach to safety and efficiency.

You will work in a fast-paced environment with known allergens, and you must be able to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and communicate effectively within a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year solid and continuous work experience required (production, food service, etc.).
• Demonstrated stability in employment with few gaps.
• Quality-minded, conscientious, and self-motivated.
• Able to work well in a diverse team environment.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Ability to stand 10–12 hours per shift.
• Repetitive motion of hands/arms.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through stations on the production lines to meet production needs.
• Complete accurate quality check sheets as defined on machine checklists; address nonconformities.
• Maintain run rates, improve efficiency, and reduce shrink with team involvement.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Follow safety policies and participate in the plant safety program.
• Be aware of allergens in the work environment (dairy, peanuts, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality-minded

Teamwork

Communication

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Company

Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)

Functional Area

Manufacturing

The Role

Under general supervision packages finished product coming off of production line. Performs simple visual quality inspection during packing process as well as verifying own work. Trained on several lines.

What You’ll Do

• Performs work in compliance with standard operating procedures and rotates through various stations on the lines, where needed, to ensure production needs are met.
• Perform and complete accurate and timely quality check sheets as defined on machine checklist and understand noncompliant product holds and make corrective actions as needed.
• Perform to machine standard run rates, along increasing efficiency and reducing shrink by playing an active role with the team members to meet company goals.
• Maintains an organized, clean and safe work environment.
• Complies with safety policies, participates in the plant's safety program and is proactive with Safety concerns.
• Work environment includes, but is not limited to, the following known allergens – dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, coconut, wheat, soy, and egg.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Pay: $23.32/hr. Night shift will receive an additional $1.50/hr for night shift differential.

Shift/Hours: Approximate day shift start times are between 2:50 AM - 7:50 AM with normal shift lengths of 10 -12 hours. Approximate night shift start times are between 2:50 PM - 9:50 PM with normal shift lengths of 10 -12 hours. There may be times when the assigned main line may not be running and will require this position to work another line with a closely similar shift time. Schedules are done two weeks in advance. All lines require a degree of scheduling flexibility.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available after sixty days of employment and the following first of the month. Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision/Flex, PTO, and Holiday Pay, 401k, Tuition Assistance, ST/LT Disability and more!

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of 18 years old required.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year solid and continuous work experience required. Examples include general production, construction, farm operations, food service and hospitality. Experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Demonstrated stability in employment, limited unexplainable gaps in work history.
• Quality-minded, conscientious, and self-motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a diverse team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate with others.
• Ability to stand for entire 10–12-hour shift required.
• Repetitive motion of hands, fingers, shoulders, and arms required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. required.

Wells is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Vet/Disabled

About Us

Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics and today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand, Baby Ruth, Nutella and Kinder Bueno.

Wells Enterprises is a $2 billion company employing 4,000 employees, across four production plants and two main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars. Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams.

As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero’s global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment.

At Wells, our people—and their experience—sit at the heart of our ambition. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com.

What We Offer

At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.