Production Operator (Night Shift)

Ircagroup; Affton (MO); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

The Irca Group is a global supplier of bakery and ice cream ingredients with a long-standing history and a commitment to quality. The Production Operator safely operates food manufacturing equipment to produce high-quality products and adheres to company standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

This role supports daily production goals while maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant work environment, as well as collaborating with maintenance, quality, and supervision to

Qualifications

• Follow written and verbal instructions with accuracy.
• Maintain high attention to detail and product quality.
• Basic math, reading, and documentation skills are required.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn production equipment.
• Work effectively in a team environment and maintain a safety focus.
• Ability to adapt to changing production needs and schedules.
• Experience in food manufacturing is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and packaging equipment per SOPs.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust machinery for quality and efficiency.
• Perform routine quality checks and document results accurately.
• Follow GMPs, HACCP, and sanitation requirements at all times.
• Complete required production, downtime, safety, and sanitation documentation.
• Identify and report equipment issues or safety concerns to leadership.
• Assist with changeovers, troubleshooting, and routine cleaning.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area before, during, and after production runs.
• Work with team members, maintenance, quality, and supervision to meet goals.
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Documentation

Reading instructions

Basic math

Food manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Irca Group is an International Leader in high quality finished and semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and ice cream markets. With a solid history of over 100 years in the industry, the Group has its headquarters in Italy (Gallarate) and a strong global footprint with 23 production sites and over 2000 employees in Europe, the United States and Vietnam.

Our core product categories include chocolate, compounds, chocolate decorations, sprinkles, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, nuts, and candied fruit. The most recent acquisition of Kerry Sweet complements our existing categories with the addition of sweet particulates, chocolate confections, inclusions, variegates and frozen fruit purees.

Through its 8 key brands (IRCA, Dobla®, in2food, Via Degli Orsini, JoyGelato, RaviFruit, Cesarinand Anastasi®) the IRCA Group offers an unparalleled "one-stop shop" approach for delivering quality solutions to all ingredients needs, through a broad range of innovative products. We offer every day and seasonal solutions to 3 macro channels: Gourmet, Food Manufacturing and Consumer Product (Retail). "Extraordinary made simple"

JOBPURPOSE

The Production Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating food manufacturing equipment to produce high-quality products that meet company standards, customer requirements, and all applicable food safety and regulatory guidelines. This role supports daily production goals while maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant work environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and packaging equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Set up, monitor, and adjust machinery to ensure consistent product quality and efficiency.
• Perform routine quality checks and document results accurately.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, food safety, and sanitation requirements at all times.
• Complete required production, downtime, safety, and sanitation documentation.
• Identify and report equipment issues, product defects, or safety concerns to leadership.
• Assist with changeovers, minor troubleshooting, and routine equipment cleaning.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area before, during, and after production runs.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Work collaboratively with team members, maintenance, quality, and supervision to meet production goals.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing efforts.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Basic math, reading, and documentation skills
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn production equipment
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Safety-focused mindset with strong accountability
• Dependable, punctual, and adaptable to changing production needs
• Food manufacturing experience preferred

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs throughout the shift
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts
• Willingness to work assigned shifts, including overtime, weekends, or holidays as needed
• Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and food allergens

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