Tetra Pak Operator - ALL Shifts - $26.44/hr

Bel; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Bel Brands in Nampa, Idaho is hiring a Tetra Pak Machine Operator to support our North America team. You will set up, operate, and sanitize high-speed packaging and processing equipment to maximize production capacity, while maintaining strict quality and GMP standards.

This role requires attention to detail, basic math, and English communication. Training on POKA, Fabriq, DigiDocs, and ERP systems will be provided; multiple shifts are available with differential where stated.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Technical/trade school preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Food industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual and electric pallet jacks.
• Receive and inspect raw materials against specs.
• Open, stage, and pull raw materials through a vacuum system.
• Operate high-speed packaging and processing equipment via touchscreen/HMI.
• Use Production Integrator to create recipes per specifications.
• Track production through dispatching, execution, reporting, and analysis.
• Read schematics/diagrams to monitor machine status.
• Test product quality using pH, viscosity, and related checks.
• Break down machinery for cleaning and sanitation.

Skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Mechanical aptitude

Planning & organization

Data entry & ERP familiarity

Math skills (weights & measures)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical/Trade School preferred

Tools

ERP system

DigiDocs

POKA

Fabriq

Touchscreen/HMI

Job description

At Bel, we are not just a company—we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel®, GoGo squeeZ®, The Laughing Cow®, and Boursin®, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives.

The company has headquarters in Chicago and New York City and operates 4 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.

#IWorkForAllForGood

Job Title

Tetra Pak Machine Operator

Location

Nampa, Idaho

This position is currently open for ALL SHIFTS

A shift

Sunday-Tuesday and E/O Wednesday, 7am- 7pm.

B shift

Sunday-Tuesday and E/O Wednesday, 7pm- 7am. There is a $2 differential for this shift.

C shift

Thursday-Saturday and E/O Wednesday, 7am- 7pm.

D shift

Thursday-Saturday and E/O Wednesday, 7pm- 7am. There is a $4 differential for this shift.

Job Summary

The TTP Machine Operator for Materne, North America, will be responsible for performing various tasks to set up, operate, clean, and maximize capacity on assigned mixing and cooking machinery. The Machine Operator will also be responsible for moving and mixing raw materials accurately according to specifications, and in a timely manner. The TTP Machine Operator position is fast paced and requires maximum attention to detail.

Position Responsibilities

• Operate manual and electric pallet jacks.
• Receive and inspect raw materials and accept or reject based on company specifications.
• Open, stage, and pull raw materials through a vacuum system.
• Operate high-speed manufacturing equipment through touchscreen/HMI.
• Operate Production Integrator to create recipes according to established specifications.
• Production Tracking
• Production Dispatching
• Production Execution
• Production Reporting
• Production Analysis
• Read schematics and diagrams to monitor machine status (flow, temperature, pressure, levels)
• Operate probes, viscometers, and scales to test pH, viscosity, brix, and overall product quality.
• Perform and complete sensory testing (Organoleptic).
• Break down machinery with hand tools to clean and sanitize.
• Monitor critical control points and be able to identify contamination or foreign material.
• Detect and troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Completion of daily paperwork and reports through digi-docs.
• Utilize company operating systems and digital tools, including POKA, Fabriq, DigiDocs, and similar platforms, to support production, documentation, and operational communication.
• Demonstrate the Company’s values and winning behaviors while adhering to all company policies and practices, including safety and environmental protocols, quality standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work a minimum of 12 hours.
• Must be able to stand for an entire shift (12 hours)
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to walk up & down stairs multiple times per shift.
• Must be able to push/pull up to 40 lbs.

Education

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Technical / Trade School preferred

Experience

• Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Prior experience working in the food industry is preferred

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate (verbal, read, write) effectively in English
• Ability to plan work and anticipate problems
• Mechanical aptitude
• Computer skills (data entry & experience with an ERP system in a production environment preferred)
• Basic math skills, including competency with weights and measures (must be able to take/record measurements and understand tare weight)

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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