About the Role
Under immediate supervision, the Machine Operator will operate specific machinery, perform complex mechanical set-ups, and manage production lines. This role also involves acting as a group leader, making minor adjustments, and verifying the quality of own work.
Responsibilities
- Performs work in compliance with standard operating procedures and rotates through various stations on the lines as needed to ensure production needs are met.
- Performs and completes accurate and timely quality check sheets as defined on the machine checklist, understands noncompliant product holds, and makes corrective actions as needed.
- Performs standard run rates, increases efficiency, and reduces shrink by actively participating with 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.
Requirements
- Acts as a group leader.
- Makes minor adjustments.
- Verifies quality of own work.
Work Type
- 1st shift position
Benefits
- 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.
About the Company
- 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.
