Production Operator (1st shift) - DICP

Wells Enterprises; City of Dunkirk (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Annual incentive bonus

Job summary

Wells Enterprises is seeking a Machine Operator for 1st shift to operate specific machinery, perform close-setups, and lead a small team as needed. You will follow SOPs, rotate through stations, perform quality checks, and drive efficiency while maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety policies, proactive safety contributions, and collaboration with team members to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED not required.
• Previous production experience preferred.
• Quality-minded, conscientious and self-motivated.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs work in compliance with standard operating procedures and rotate 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 standard run rates, along with 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.

Skills

Machinery operation

Quality checks

Team leadership

Effective communication

Job description

Job Description

Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)
Functional Area: Operations

The Role

Under immediate supervision, the Machine Operator will work under immediate supervision, operate specific machinery and perform more complex mechanical set-ups, including set up and operation of production lines. Acts as a group leader. Makes minor adjustments and verifies quality of own work.

What You’ll Do

• Performs work in compliance with standard operating procedures and rotate 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 standard run rates, along with 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.

Shift: This is a 1st shift position.

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Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Must be 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED not required.
• Previous production experience preferred.
• Quality-minded, conscientious and self-motivated.
• Effective communication skills.

The base pay range for this position is $20.51 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This pay range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis

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 4 production plants and 2 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

• 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.