Manufacturing Production Operator
Listed on 2026-06-24
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Production Associate / Production Line, Machine Operator, Industrial Maintenance
Manufacturing Production Operator
Location:
Maquoketa, IA
Permanent/Direct Hire
You'll start out earning $18.00/hour (if on 1st shift) and if you work 2nd or 3rd shift, you'll start out at $19.25/hour. And if you work a weekend shift, you make $22.25/hr. on Saturday and $25.25/hr. on Sunday!
1st shift hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
2nd shift hours: 4:00 PM - Midnight
3rd shift hours:
Midnight - 8:00 AM
Schedule:
All our operators work 6 days on 2 days off so weekend work is just part of the regular rotation. You'll have both weekend days off once every 7 weeks. 3 out of 7 weeks will have at least 1 weekend day off.
Our client, a worldwide Agri-Food ingredient manufacturer, wants to expand their corporate team by adding a new Manufacturing Production Operator to their Iowa location.
Job Duties & Responsibilities- Operate various separating, drying, and/or bagging equipment.
- Operate equipment and dry to the required efficiency.
- Monitor equipment and process to accomplish process.
- Follow production standard operating procedures (SOP's) as instructed.
- Respond to process upsets and alarms appropriately.
- Assures equipment and work area is clean after each shift.
- Responsible for TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) in appropriate areas.
- Participate in monthly training sessions for Safety, Quality & Food Defense.
- Maintain safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.
- Participate in Lean Manufacturing Training and partake in internal audits.
- As trained, be aware of and responsible for their role in Darling's food safety program.
- All other duties as assigned.
- High School diploma or G.E.D. (technical school degree is desirable).
- Weekend work is required (generous pay differential provided for weekend work).
- Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.
- 1-3 years industrial experience a plus.
- Some knowledge of mechanical and process equipment.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Good mechanical aptitude and skilled in safe operating of equipment.
- Ability to deal with minor problems involving equipment or various situations.
- Works well with others in a team environment.
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