Production Operator

Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)

Functional Area: Manufacturing

The Role

Under general supervision packages finished product coming off of production line. Performs simple visual quality inspection during packing process as well as verifying own work. Trained on several lines.

What You’ll Do

• Performs work in compliance with standard operating procedures and rotates 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 to machine standard run rates, along 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.
• Work environment includes, but is not limited to, the following known allergens – dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, coconut, wheat, soy, and egg.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Pay: $23.32/hr. Night shift will receive an additional $1.50/hr for night shift differential.

Shift/Hours: Approximate day shift start times are between 2:50 AM - 7:50 AM with normal shift lengths of 10 -12 hours. Approximate night shift start times are between 2:50 PM - 9:50 PM with normal shift lengths of 10 -12 hours. There may be times when the assigned main line may not be running and will require this position to work another line with a closely similar shift time. Schedules are done two weeks in advance. All lines require a degree of scheduling flexibility.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available after sixty days of employment and the following first of the month. Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision/Flex, PTO, and Holiday Pay, 401k, Tuition Assistance, ST/LT Disability and more!

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of 18 years old required.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year solid and continuous work experience required. Examples include general production, construction, farm operations, food service and hospitality. Experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Demonstrated stability in employment, limited unexplainable gaps in work history.
• Quality-minded, conscientious, and self-motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a diverse team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate with others.
• Ability to stand for entire 10–12-hour shift required.
• Repetitive motion of hands, fingers, shoulders, and arms required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. required.

If you meet these requirements and are interested in this position, to be considered for an interview you must complete an online application at www.wellscareers.com.

Wells is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Vet/Disabled