Process Operator

We are hiring!!

Starting pay rate: $25.88 per hour.

Benefits:

• Vacation: Accrual rate of 2 weeks beginning the first of the month following the hire date.

• Holidays: 10 designated and 1 floating

• 401K: company match of 100% on employee’s first 6% contribution

• Medical Plans: 2 options with one being a plan with a Health Savings account. Other plan offer a Healthcare Flex Spending Account.

• Dental and vision plans available.

• Life Insurance: company provided with option for employee to purchase additional for employee, partner, and dependents.

• Disability plans: Employer provided

Schedule

• 12 hours shifts (3-4 days a week).
• Day shift 6 AM-6 PM. Night Shift 6 PM - 6 AM
• Voluntary overtime available
• 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. A successful applicant will be responsible for 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:

Varying levels of positions may include the following tasks:

· 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

· Performing other duties as required

· Continuous learning of other job duties and/or positions as required

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

Position type and expected hours of work: Full time position, be willing to work any day of the week, an off shift and/or rotating shifts as applicable or assigned. Overtime may be required.

Required education and experience:

· High school diploma or GED required

Additional eligibility qualifications:

· Read, write and speak English

· Able to safely perform duties of the job as required

· Work in a team environment with minimal supervision

· Strong communication skills to share information, data, and ideas with peers and leaders

· Demonstrate good decision-making ability and communication skills

· 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

Benefits:

• Vacation:  Accrual rate of 2 weeks beginning the first of the month following the hire date.
• Holidays: 10 designated and 1 floating
• 401K: company match of 100% on employee’s first 6% contribution
• Medical Plans:  2 options with one being a plan with a Health Savings account.  Other plan offer a Healthcare Flex Spending Account.
• Dental and vision plans available.
• Life Insurance: company provided with option for employee to purchase additional for employee, partner, and dependents.
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Relocation Available? No

Job Grade: Local

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Relocation Available:

No

Pay Range:

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.