Packaging Operator - Ames, Ia

Starting pay: $21.48 per hour (day shift)

Day & Night Shift Available

Day shift - 7:00am - 7:00pm

Night shift - 7:00pm - 7:00am

2-2-3 schedule and rotation

Barilla America, Inc. wants to recruit a Packaging Operator within Supply Chain based in Ames, Iowa. The individual will report to the Production Supervisor.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform essential functions of the case packer, cartoner and packaging operators during regular operator’s absence.
• Verbally communicate electronically on OneNote with the previous operators regarding prior shift’s activities (problems that occurred, etc.) and complete SAP for daily production.

• Relieve other packaging operators for breaks.
• Check that all area totes are in place and used correctly.
• Complete quality checks on carton, bags and case to ensure bag seal, glue seal, proper weight and metal detector is functioning property; and take corrective action if applicable.
• Transport cartons and cardboard to the compactor for recycling. Responsible for loading and unloading compactor.
• Responsible for startup, including checking silos, shakers, check weigher, code date, glue pot and metal detectors. Ensure the code date is correct, glue pot has correct temperature and is full. Take carton tare weights.
• Clean up and break down of cartons or cases.
• Perform size/format changes to machines as per production schedule.
• Keep machines clean.
• Assist previous shift operators with clean up, if needed.
• Monitor carton, bag and case codes to ensure correct product name, format number, clock time, UPC number and product code.

• Communicate with Quality Assurance technician or supervisor regarding any questionable product.
• Effectively communicate with forklift driver to replenish necessary supplies.
• Communicate and partner with maintenance technicians and other packaging operations as needed to resolve line problems.

• Perpetually maintain operational sanitation inside and outside of equipment and work area.

• Assist with the training of new packaging operators
• If trained, drive forklift (as needed) in a safe and efficient manner. Ensure employees on machines have efficient supply of cartons and cases to perform their job function.

• Comply with the environmental policies and procedures at Barilla Ames facility including energy efficiency, reduce – re-use – recycle goals, reporting requirements and sustainable initiatives. Complete any environmental tasks as assigned and report environmental concerns immediately.
• Work and communicate well with others and effectively contribute to the working relationships within Barilla America.
• Assume responsibility for the regrind process
• Obtain a sample for quality assurance to check for proper color, spots, and cracks in the pasta.
• Other duties as assigned
• Follows ISO22000 policies and procedures, address / communicate quality and food safety issues as they occur.

Additional Information:

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred for this position.
• Previous work experience in production or food manufacturing and a general working knowledge of computers is preferred, but not required.
• Ensure compliance and understanding for quality procedures that directly tie to food safety—PRPs, OPRPs, CCPs and FSMA requirements
• Required to be a FSMA qualified individual, following all requirements from FSMA regulations

BENEFITS:

• Free pasta
• Tuition reimbursement
• 10% - 13% shift differential
• Employee referral bonus
• Flexible scheduling
• Fitness membership/wellness app reimbursement
• 6% 401K match - $1 for $1 up to 6%
• & so much more!
• Onsite fitness center
• Club membership reimbursement
• NO LAY OFFS since opening in 1998
• Annual employee bonus based on plant and employee performance
• Stellar safety record

Diverse candidates and veterans encouraged to apply.

Barilla is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Barilla to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard characteristics including, but not limited to, age, race, color, culture, ethnicity, nationality, faith, religion, gender, pregnancy, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran or protected veteran status, political opinions, health or disability.