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.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

Packaging Machine Operator – Join Our Pasta-Making Team!

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.

What You'll Do

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 include:

• 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

What We're Looking For

• 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

Why Join Us?

Competative 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

Health, dental and vision insurance

401k with up to 6% match

Paid life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Reimbursement

and much more

Ready to help package quality pasta products enjoyed around the world? Apply today and become part of our team!

At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.