Process Operator I

About the role

• Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts, 3-4 days a week. Availability to work holidays and weekends is required.
• Hourly Rate: $27.11 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

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

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
• #INDWS

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.

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.