Process Operator
- Pay
- $30 per hour
- Location
- Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Listed
- 16 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Operating mechanized equipment safely and to specification
- Troubleshooting and inspecting equipment
- Product sampling and testing
- Lifting and carrying 50 pounds
- Chemical handling
- Reading, writing, and speaking English
- Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
- Forklift experience or ability to obtain forklift certification
Also useful
- Computer literacy
- SAP experience
- Mechanical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
- Knowledge of food safety
About the role
- $30.11/hr
- Medical (HSA), Dental and Vision
Effective 1st of the month following your hire date
- 2 weeks of vacation per year
- 401K | Fidelity
3% match + 3.5% employer contribution = Up to 6.5% for you!
- Safety shoe allotment | $250
- Quarterly Bonus
- Health, life, and disability insurance
- Health savings account
- Regular Overtime.
- 8 hours swing/rotating shifts,
7 days on, 1 day off; 7 on, 2 off; and 7 days on, 4 off.
What you will do
Varying levels of positions may include the following tasks
- Operating mechanized equipment safely, efficiently, and within specifications. Troubleshooting, inspecting, and fixing issues that arise with equipment as applicable. Identifying and recommending opportunities for improvement.
- Monitoring the operation from the control room on computers, if applicable
- Sampling and testing products
- Preparing railcars and trucks; loading and unloading trucks, railcars, and bags, as necessary
- Packing, inspecting, and dumping bags, totes, sacks, or drums, and mainteining inventory.
- Performing tasks of varying physical demand such as moving hoses and cleaning equipment, filling tanks or transferring products as necessary
- Handling movement of and working with chemicals as appropriate
Who you are
- Someone with ability to work in potentially loud and in strong odorous environments, different physical environments, or in various weather conditions
- Must be able to move about in the processing areas and be able to do the following: lift and carry 50 pounds, stand and walk for sustained periods; climb stairs and ladders; bend; reach; push; pull, enter tanks, and wear harness
Additional information
Position type and expected hours of work: Full-time position, be willing to work any day of the week, an off shift and/or rotating shifts as applicable or assigned. Overtime may be required.
What you will bring
- High school diploma or GED required
- Read, write, and speak English
- Work in a team environment with minimal supervision
- Strong communication skills to share information, data, and ideas with peers and leaders
- Demonstrate good decision-making ability and communication skills
- Computer literate and SAP experience a plus
- Able to develop and apply mechanical/problem-solving skills, preferred
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety, a plus
- Forklift experience, a plus or ability to get forklift certification, required
Relocation Available: No
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.
About Ingredion
Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you've experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet's 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 you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's 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.
Join our team as a Process Operator! We are looking for dedicated professionals committed to safety, quality, and efficiency in manufacturing. If you have experience operating equipment, managing inventory, and working in a team environment, this is your chance.
The Process Operator will be responsible for the manufacturing and handling of raw materials and/or finished products at the plant. Safely operating equipment in the assigned area while maintaining a high degree of quality for our products and working as efficiently as possible for our continuous operation facilities.
Why Join Ingredion?
Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:
- Career Growth - Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Program - A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
- Employee Discount Program - Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel
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 applicant's 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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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 disability-mental or physical-marital 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.
From Ingredion's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 24, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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What is the salary for the Process Operator role at Ingredion?
The Process Operator posting at Ingredion states compensation of $30 per hour. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Ingredion's official career site.
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This Process Operator position at Ingredion is located in Cedar Rapids, IA (On-site). Always check Ingredion's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
What qualifications are required for Process Operator at Ingredion?
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