Packaging Operator (Nights) - Ames, IA

Barilla Group

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Posted 18 days ago

Full Time

Ames, Iowa

In Person

Smart Summary

Packaging operators are responsible for loading materials onto packaging machines and performing quality checks. They also perform mechanical adjustments as needed to ensure production efficiency.

We are looking for Packaging Operators to join our pasta packaging team! As a Packaging Operator, you will be responsible for loading packaging materials on the packaging machines, performing quality checks, and making mechanical adjustments as needed. Previous work experience in production or food manufacturing and a general working knowledge of computers is required.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Packaging machine operation

Quality control

Mechanical adjustments

Production

Food manufacturing

Computer literacy

Good manufacturing practices

Food safety

HACCP

Cleaning

Sanitation

Pest management

Job Description

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 20 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 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Do you have a love for pasta and a knack for attention to detail?  We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our pasta packaging team.  If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and contribute to the creation of top-quality pasta products, we want you!
 

Packaging Operators during their shift are primarily responsible for loading packaging materials on the packaging machines, performing quality checks, and making mechanical adjustments as needed.

$26.57 (includes 10% shift differential) for the night shift.

Packaging Operators work only half the days in a month, as they work a flexible (2-2-3) shift pattern.  Applicants must be available to work every other weekend as part of their regular schedule.

 As a team member at Barilla, you’ll enjoy:

  • Healthcare, dental, and vision - 1st of the month after hire

  • 401k match up to 6%

  • Company paid life insurance

  • Wellness Subsidy

  • Pay for Skills Program

  • Flexible work schedule

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Disability Insurance

  • Adoption Assistance

Education and Experience:

  • Previous work experience in production or food manufacturing and a general working knowledge of computers is required.

  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and good manufacturing practices (GMP's) preferred.

  • Knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and appropriate supporting programs (e.g., cleaning, sanitation, pest management, etc.) is a plus.

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.

Barilla Group

We are an Italian family-owned food company. And like all Italian families, we take food very seriously. We have been doing this for 149 years. Today we are committed to bringing people closer to the joy of good food and making quality the choice for a better life, from each individual to the planet. Our origins date back to 1877, when Pietro Barilla senior opened a small bread and pasta shop in Parma: it’s the first chapter of a story of passion for quality, continuous pursuit of excellent recipes and ability to combine tradition and innovation. Today we are an international Group present in more than 100 countries through our brands: world leader for pasta, leader for ready-made sauces in Europe, for bakery products in Italy and for crispbreads in Scandinavia. We employ almost 9,000 people and own 30 production sites in 10 countries which every year contribute to the production of more than 2,000,000 tons of products. We work every day to be the most reputable Italian food company worldwide, bringing to the world tasty, joyful and wholesome products - made with selected raw materials from responsible supply chains - reducing our impact on the planet and fostering open and caring dialogue in the communities in which we operate. In 2025, the RepTrak® Company Ranking recognized this commitment by naming us the most reputable food company in the world, confirming the strength of the philosophy behind our purpose: “The joy of food for a better life.” At Barilla we empower people to live and work responsibly, embracing our value system of integrity, trust, intellectual curiosity and passion. Moreover, we recognize diversity and inclusion as key drivers of our future: that is why we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self to work, in a culture of acceptance and understanding. Barilla Group Privacy Policy: https://www.barillagroup.com/en/more-about-us/privacy-policy/ Social Media Policy: https://www.barillagroup.com/en/more-about-us/social-media-policy/

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