Packaging Operator

About Barilla

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we've blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence. Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world's top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa. Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

About the role

Do you enjoy working with automated equipment and being part of a team that helps bring quality food to tables across the country? We're looking for a Packaging Machine Operator to help keep our pasta production running smoothly and efficiently. At our pasta manufacturing facility, you'll be part of a team dedicated to producing products families enjoy every day. As a Packaging Machine Operator, you'll play a key role in the final stage of our manufacturing process by ensuring pasta products are packaged safely, accurately, and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated packaging equipment and production lines
• Perform machine set-ups, adjustments, and changeovers for different products and package sizes
• Inspect packaged products to ensure quality, coding accuracy, and proper sealing
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and escalate larger concerns as needed
• Conduct routine equipment checks and basic preventative maintenance tasks
• Accurately complete production and quality documentation
• Follow all food safety, GMP, quality, and workplace safety requirements
• Keep the work area clean and organized to support sanitation standards
• Work closely with maintenance, quality, and production teams to maximize line performance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Manufacturing or machine operating experience preferred
• Experience in food manufacturing is a plus
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods

Pay & Schedule

• Competitive pay: $22.47 per hour with $1.50 per hour shift differential for working the night shift
• Flexible 2/2/3 schedule with 12 hour shifts

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with up to 6% match
• Paid life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Reimbursement and much more