Job Description

Bel, makers of iconic brands including Babybel, The Laughing Cow, Boursin, and GoGo Squeez is a growing global company that values your contributions, strives to create a sense of belonging for everyone and offers career growth and development opportunities, as well as competitive total compensation and meaningful well-being benefits from day one. For All, For Good, our company signature, reflects Bel’s commitment to sustainability and healthier and responsible food for all. The company has headquarters in Chicago (Bel Brands USA) and New York City (GoGo Squeez) and operates 5 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Leitchfield, KY; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.

Title: Red Fruit Operator

Location: Nampa, ID

This position is for D shift - Thursday - Saturday and E/O Wednesday from 7:00pm - 7:00am. There is a 4$ differential for this shift.

Job Summary:

As Red Fruit Operator for Materne North America, you will be responsible for the operation of machinery on our high speed production and food processing lines.

Job Duties:

• Operate high-speed manufacturing equipment through touchscreen/HMI
• Read schematics and diagrams to monitor machine activity (flow, machine status, temperature settings, level indication)
• Inspect product as it moves through manufacturing process for quality
• Conduct sample testing and record data (viscosity, ph, titrations, bricks, etc.)
• Operate industrial carts, power hand carts, and forklifts
• Perform troubleshooting and basic maintenance of equipment
• Clean work area and sanitize equipment
• Complete daily paperwork and reports
• Operate capture tank fill station and monitor filling
• Clean capture tanks as needed
• Perform consumption transactions on the computer (VIF)
• Work with computer interface to monitor raw material usage
• Monitor and record production yield and waste

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required. Technical/trade school preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working in the food industry is preferred.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Demonstrated high attention to detail and commitment to quality in all aspects of job performance.
• Ability to communicate (verbal, read, write) effectively in English
• Computer skills (data entry & experience with an ERP system in a production environment preferred)
• Mechanical aptitude
• Basic math skills, including competency with weights and measures (must be able to take/record measurements and understand tare weight)
• Ability to be resourceful and identify creative solutions to complex challenges.
• Must be self-driven and maintain high expectations for personal performance.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able work in normal office conditions and in the manufacturing plant, which includes wearing safety shoes, hairnet, smock, ear plugs and safety glasses.
• Must be able to work 8 hours per day and be on his/her feet for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. occasionally.

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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