Freezer Automation Intec Operator

Job Description

Responsible for overseeing and resolving any automation faults that occur on pallet conveyor, case conveyors, conventional palletizers, and hardening tunnels in one of the world's largest ice cream freezers. Additional tasks include but not limited to operating powered industrial forklifts, following specific SOP's, cleaning processes and properly documenting Food Safety and Quality programs, processes and inspections in a cold storage warehouse environment.

What You'll Do

• Operating all Intecs, palletizers, and shack tasks.
• Ensure compliance to Food Safety and Quality programs and processes.
• Complete all job duties in accordance with safety procedures/policies, verbal instructions from Freezer Leadership, best practices, and work documents such as:
  Standard Operating Procedures, Standard Works, and Talking Points.
• Manage all functions of the Palletizers: manage and correct faults that occur in the Palletizers, monitor the condition of the product that is stacked by the Palletizers, assist with maintenance in troubleshooting issues, and adjust settings/coordinate flavor changes when necessary.
• Manage all functions of the Intec: manage and correct faults that occur, monitor the condition of the product going through the Intec, assist maintenance in troubleshooting issues in the Intec, and adjust settings and coordinate flavor changes when necessary, in the Intec.
• Perform shack duties by maintaining product flow on conveyors, assisting maintenance in troubleshooting issues with the conveyors, and creating inventory in Oracle and generate LPNs.

Pay:
Starting rate of $28.41/hr with pay increases at 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months. Top rate of pay at 12 months is $31.56/hr night shift will receive an additional $1.50/hr for night shift differential.

Approximate shift start times of 4:55 PM and 6:55 PM with normal shift lengths of 10
-12 hours.

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Warehouse experience and forklift knowledge preferred.
• Must know or be able to learn basic safety and orientation knowledge, systems flow and overview of all departments of the freezer, and be able to be trained in a specialized area of work.
• Must have time management and effective communication skills.
• Must be able to pass proficiency tests in the allotted amount of time after training.
• Must be able to meet the Physical Demand Assessment Standards.

If you meet these requirements and are interested in this position, to be considered for an interview you must complete an online application at

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. Learn more at

What We Offer

At Wells, we're proud to support our employees with 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. Learn more about our benefits here.

• Job Identification 2209488
• Job Category Supply Chain and Logistics
• Locations 1191 18th St SW, Le Mars, IA, 51031, US