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!

Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny , Halo Top , Bomb Pop , and Blue Ribbon Classics and today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand , Baby Ruth , Nutella and Kinder Bueno .

Wells Enterprises is a 2 billion company employing 4,000 employees , across 4 production plants and 2 main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars . Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams.

As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero’s global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment.

At Wells, our people—and their experience—sit at the heart of our ambition. Learn more at .

What We Offer

At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here ( .

Requisition ID : 2208891