Production Operator (Day Shift)

divh2Production Operator/h2pThe Irca Group is an international leader in high quality finished and semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and ice cream markets. With a solid history of over 100 years in the industry, the Group has its headquarters in Italy (Gallarate) and a strong global footprint with 23 production sites and over 2000 employees in Europe, the United States and Vietnam./ppOur core product categories include chocolate, compounds, chocolate decorations, sprinkles, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, nuts and candied fruit. The most recent acquisition of Kerry Sweet complements our existing categories with the addition of sweet particulates, chocolate confections, inclusions, variegates and frozen fruit purees./ppThrough its 8 key brands (IRCA, Dobla, in2food, Via Degli Orsini, JoyGelato, RaviFruit, Cesarin and Anastasi) the IRCA Group offers an unparalleled one-stop shop approach for delivering quality solutions to all ingredients needs, through a broad range of innovative products. We offer every day and seasonal solutions to 3 macro channels: Gourmet, Food Manufacturing and Consumer Product (Retail). Extraordinary made simple/ph3Job Purpose/h3pThe Production Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating food manufacturing equipment to produce high-quality products that meet company standards, customer requirements, and all applicable food safety and regulatory guidelines. This role supports daily production goals while maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant work environment./ph3Job Responsibilities/h3ulliOperate production and packaging equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)./liliSet up, monitor, and adjust machinery to ensure consistent product quality and efficiency./liliPerform routine quality checks and document results accurately./liliFollow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, food safety, and sanitation requirements at all times./liliComplete required production, downtime, safety, and sanitation documentation./liliIdentify and report equipment issues, product defects, or safety concerns to leadership./liliAssist with changeovers, minor troubleshooting, and routine equipment cleaning./liliMaintain a clean and organized work area before, during, and after production runs./liliAdhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements./liliWork collaboratively with team members, maintenance, quality, and supervision to meet production goals./liliSupport continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing efforts./li/ulh3Job Skills Qualifications/h3ulliAbility to follow written and verbal instructions/liliStrong attention to detail and quality/liliBasic math, reading, and documentation skills/liliMechanical aptitude and willingness to learn production equipment/liliAbility to work effectively in a team-oriented environment/liliSafety-focused mindset with strong accountability/liliDependable, punctual, and adaptable to changing production needs/liliFood manufacturing experience preferred/li/ulh3Required/h3ulliMust be 18 years of age or older/liliHigh school diploma or GED/liliAbility to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment/liliAbility to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs throughout the shift/liliAbility to climb ladders and work at heights/liliAbility to work 12-hour shifts/liliWillingness to work assigned shifts, including overtime, weekends, or holidays as needed/liliAbility to work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and food allergens/li/ulh3Why Join Us:/h3pIrca Group offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, Paid Vacation, and Holidays, Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program/p/div