Production Operator

IRCA Group; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

IRCA Group is seeking a Production Operator for their Union City, CA facility. The role involves participating in pre-shift meetings, operating production equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. With competitive pay and opportunities for growth, this position offers a chance to join a leading food ingredient producer.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• Able to read and write basic English to understand Manufacturing Work Orders.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned production equipment safely and effectively.
• Attend daily pre-shift huddles and communicate shift information.
• Troubleshoot and escalate issues during the shift.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Job description

A good food story is built on layers—inside, where quality and performance excel, and outside, where artistry shines. Through IRCA Group’s diverse capabilities, premium ingredients, and innovative solutions, they empower chefs and the food industry to create without limits, making the extraordinary simple at every step.

IRCA Group is a global leader in high-quality food ingredient production, specializing in chocolates, creams, fillings, fruits, pistachios, and chocolate and sugar decorations. Its brands include: IRCA since 1919, Dobla, JoyGelato, Ravifruit, Cesarin, Domori and Graffiti Sprinkles, each with its own unique history, specialties and positioning in the market.

With over 100 years of Italian heritage, IRCA operates 21 production facilities across Europe,

the U.S., and Vietnam, serving customers in more than 100 countries. With more than 2,000 employees globally, IRCA Group continues its focus on expansion via acquisition and organic growth. With strong support from Advent, the private equity firm that acquired IRCA in 2022, IRCA Americas is expanding its footprint with new and increased domestic capabilities, particularly in chocolate, fillings, and decorations. In the US, IRCA Group has offices and manufacturing facilities near Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco and St. Louis. In 2023 IRCA Group had a combined revenue of €1 billion.

We are seeking a Production Operator to work onsite in our production line. The ideal candidate must work onsite at our Plant located in Union City, CA.

We positions on multiple shifts open.

Responsibilities

• Must attend and participate in daily pre-shift huddles on time.
• Receive and hand-off shift with peers, ensuring all information is communicated properly.
• Retrieve all necessary set up/start up information/specifications/guidelines.
• Retrieve all necessary materials to perform tasks referring to Manufacturing Work Order
• Follow FIFO for all materials needed according to the Manufacturing Work Order
• Verify Item/Material and Lot numbers to be used according to the Manufacturing Work Order
• Complete all equipment changeover/set-up processes minimizing equipment downtime and meeting or exceeding set-up standard requirements. Safely, efficiently, and effectively operate assigned production equipment.
• Troubleshoot, solve and/or escalate issues that may arise during the shift.
• Pre-plan next task before completion of current task
• Support all operational efficiency initiatives.
• Promote a Positive working environment, driving a Continuous Improvement Culture
• Responsible for ensuring specification deviation are reported appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Responsible for compliance with initiatives for minimizing losses (downtime, waste, costs, etc.)
• Create/Submit Work requests for equipment/processes that can be improved or need attention, in a timely manner.
• In the event of absence of another employee with the same or lower skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities.
• Communicate ANY Food Safety, Quality, and/or Workplace Safety issues/concerns to Management.
• Able to read and write basic English to understand Manufacturing Work Orders
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. when necessary.

$18.50 - $20 an hour

Hourly Pay Range of up to $20.00 per hour for Employees Located in California*

*The “base salary range” provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position. The range provided is for California-based employees as Irca group is required by California State Law to post pay rates. Irca group reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location/geography. Irca group conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.

Why Join Us:

Irca Group offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision, 401(k) matching, Paid Vacation, and Holidays, Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program