Joy Baking Group, a world leader in ice cream cone, cookie, and wafer baking, has an Operator position open at its Le Mars, IA cookie manufacturing facility.  Team members of the facility start in a designated position at hire and then are cross trained throughout the facility to become competent in various operator positions.

• Overseeing, operating, and adjusting equipment in area of responsibility
• Operating within standard operating procedures and job safety requirements
• Performing product quality checks throughout the manufacturing process to ensure product is produced within defined specifications
• Monitor product quality to ensure unacceptable product is not packaged
• Performing cleaning and sanitation of all production equipment
• Completing set-up, tear-down, and changeover of equipment when needed
• Completing accurate production records for quality and food safety attributes
• Assisting other positions as needed

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per day
• Ability to assist maintenance in maintaining mechanical operation of equipment
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis
• Ability to stoop, kneel, climb or squat on a frequent basis
• Ability to use hands to grip, pinch, handle, reach, or feel on an occasional basis
• Manual dexterity
• Adherence to the company attendance policy is required, which includes expectations of punctuality and limited unapproved absences

• English comprehension skills
• Basic computer literacy skills
• Mechanical aptitude a plus