Process Operator

Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts 34 days a week. Availability to work holidays and weekends is required.

Hourly Rate: $27.92 per hour

Benefits:
Vacation: Accrual of 2 weeks starting the first of the month after hire
Holidays: 10 designated 1 floating
Medical: Two plan options including one with a Health Savings Account (HSA) and another with a Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dental and Vision: Available
Life Insurance: Company-provided with optional additional coverage for employee partner and dependents
Disability Insurance: Employer-provided

401K Plan: 100% company match on the first 6% of employee contributions

Job Type: Contract Full-time

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it youve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate your pets food the paper you write on and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether youre just starting your career or bringing years of experience theres a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Were seeking Process Operators who are passionate about manufacturing and handling raw materials and finished products. If youre safety-focused quality-driven and thrive in a fast-paced environment this opportunity is for you!

Work environment:

This role involves working in potentially loud odorous and physically demanding environments including exposure to various weather conditions. You must be able to:
- Lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Stand and walk for extended periods
- Climb stairs and ladders
- Bend reach push pull
- Enter tanks and wear a harness when required

What you will do:

Operate mechanized equipment safely and efficiently
Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues
Monitor operations via control room systems
Sample and test products for quality assurance
Load/unload trucks railcars and containers
Pack inspect and handle various packaging formats
Transfer product between tanks as needed
Maintain inventory and cleanliness of equipment
Handle chemicals safely and according to protocols

What you will bring:

High school diploma or GED (required)
Ability to read write and speak English
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Computer literacy; SAP experience is a plus
Mechanical/problem-solving skills (preferred)
Knowledge of GMP and food safety (a plus)
Forklift experience or willingness to obtain certification (required)

Who you are:

Effective communication and teamwork abilities
Adaptability to rotating shifts and willingness to work overtime as needed
Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with safety standards

Why Join Ingredion:

Ingredion is a Fortune 500 company providing innovative ingredient solutions that nourish comfort and delight people worldwide. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We offer:
Career Growth Training development and advancement opportunities
Inclusive Culture Respectful diverse and supportive workplace
Employee Benefits Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Commitment to Safety A strong focus on health safety and well-being

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race color religion age gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry handicap or disabilitymental or physicalmarital status sexual orientation veteran status disability resulting from military service or any other classification protected by law (protected classifications). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicants accommodation needs.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available:

This pay rate is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match .