Operator - Entry level

Pay rate: starting at $18.70 with opportunities to make up to $25.59 per hour in this position.

Overtime paid.

Benefits:

Vacation 2 weeks per year accrued monthly
401K match (dollar for dollar) up to 6% plus 3% additional contribution.
Medical – 2 plan options – with Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement plan.
Dental and vision available
Critical Illness Insurance available
Life Insurance
Holidays worked are paid at 1.5x straight time rate plus 8hrs. Holiday pay.
Hours worked over 40 hrs. are paid at 1.5x straight time rate.

Schedule

Rotating 12 hours shifts, 3 to 4 days a week.
Availability to work Holidays and weekends.

The Process Operator will be responsible for the manufacturing and handling of raw materials and/or finished products at the plant. Safely operating equipment in the assigned area while maintaining a high degree of quality for our products and working as efficiently as possible for our continuous operation facilities.

Core Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Operating mechanized equipment safely, efficiently, and within specifications. Troubleshooting, inspecting, and fixing issues that arise with equipment as applicable. Identifying and recommending opportunities for improvement.
Monitoring the operation from the control room on computers, if applicable
Sampling and testing products
Preparing railcars and trucks; loading and unloading trucks, railcars and bags, as necessary
Packing, inspecting, and dumping bags, totes, sacks or drums
Filling tanks or transferring product as necessary
Performing tasks of varying physical demand such as moving hoses and cleaning equipment
Maintaining inventory
Handling movement of and working with chemicals as appropriate

Work Environment:

Ability to work in potentially loud and in strong odorous environments, different physical environments, or in various weather conditions
Must be able to move about in the processing areas and be able to do the following: lift and carry 50 pounds, stand and walk for sustained periods; climb stairs and ladders; bend; reach; push; pull, enter tanks, and wear harness

Required education and experience:

High school diploma or GED required

Additional eligibility qualifications:

Read, write and speak English
Work in a team environment with minimal supervision
Strong communication skills to share information, data, and ideas with peers and leaders
Computer literate and SAP experience a plus
Able to develop and apply mechanical/problem solving skills, preferred
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and Food Safety, a plus
Forklift experience, a plus or ability to get forklift certification, required

Company Background:

Ingredion is a Fortune 500 provider of ingredient solutions that helps nourish, comfort, sustain, and delight people around the world. Ingredion’s wide range of ingredient solutions is strategically designed to address changing consumer trends and preferences.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, military status, or disability status.

Ingredion provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need an accommodation, please inform us.

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SENIORITY LEVEL REQUIREMENT

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Food & Beverage Manufacturing

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10000+

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