• Machine Operator - Evening/Night Shift

    Access Dubuque (Dubuque, IA)


    Machine Operator - Evening/Night Shift

    Grainwell Puffed Grains

    1 Positions

    ID: 78622

    Posted On 08/19/2025

     

    Job Overview

     

    Job purpose

     

    Ensure the proper setup, organization and running of production lines. To utilize resources and equipment in the safest and most effective manner based on production schedules to achieve quality and production standards.

     

    Duties and responsibilities

     

    This position is responsible for monitoring and adjusting processing equipment parameters to best ensure manufactured products are meeting customer specifications and internal criteria.

    Main Responsibilities:

    • Maintain a positive attitude at all times.

    • Nurture a safe, kind, respectful, and competitive environment.

    • Start up, operate and monitor a continuous production line, adjusting processing parameters as needed to maintain product spec’s, quality and production flow:

     

    - Start-up Steam Generators and Air Compressors

     

    - Verify Water quality during start-up of Steam Generators

     

    - Select Cerex process parameters (recipe)

     

    - Start-up Cerex from cold start

     

    - Verify seed selection and lot numbers

     

    - Collect seed moisture and density

    - Load seed for production

    • Perform any other activities related to the production and packaging of milled and puffed products.

    • Set up and perform product changeovers independently, ensuring the line is ready for new products.

    • Maintain and troubleshoot a pre-set production line to keep it running smoothly.

    • Perform quality inspections on the product and report/record any deviations.

    • Complete production paperwork and provide recommendations for resolving process issues.

    • Keep work area clean and organized throughout the shift.

    • Assist in monitoring compliance with food safety standards and report concerns.

    • Fill, remove, and document WIP supersacks and totes in the big bag stations.

    • Operate a forklift and raw seed hoist as needed.

    • Adhere to GMPs, health, and safety guidelines as outlined in quality and food safety procedures.

    • Perform general housekeeping and other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications:

    • Possess acceptable reading and writing skills to effectively communicate and process written instructions.

    • Possess basic mathematical skills with the ability to inspect, validate and confirm all counts and calculations within processing instructions and batch.

    • High School Diploma or GED

    • Able to operate in a fast-paced environment.

    Working conditions:

    • Shift based working hours.

    • Exposure to hot parts on equipment.

    • Indoor working conditions.

    • May be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels, such as production equipment.

    • May involve exposure to cleaning chemicals and allergens.

    Physical requirements:

    • Able to stand and walk throughout the scheduled work shift.

    • Able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

    • Able to perform repetitive tasks, including bending, reaching, and twisting.

    Schedule:

    + 12 hour shifts

    + 2:45 PM to 3:15 AM

    + Monday - Wednesday, occasional Thursdays.

    MANDATORY TRAINING:

    1st/Day Shift (2:45 AM to 3:15 PM) Mandatory Training will be required for the first 3 months (approximately). Once training is complete, position will move permanently to 2nd or evening/night shift, as indicated in schedule above.

     

    Primary Contact

     

    1726076602667

     

    Kelsey Bockenstedt

     

    HR Generalist & Business Admin,

     

    Phone

     

    Phone

     

    Phone

     

    Fax

     

    [email protected]

     

    Email

     

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    Job Details

    Categories

     

    Food and Beverage

     

    Manufacturing

     

    Production

     

    Location

     

    Dyersville, IA

     

    Shift

     

    Second Shift

    Third Shift

    12 Hour Shift

     

    Job Type

     

    Employee

     

    Full/Part

     

    Full Time

     

    Benefits

     

    Health Insurance

     

    Dental Insurance

     

    Vision Insurance

     

    Life Insurance

     

    Retirement Plan

     

    PTO (Paid Time Off)

     

    Paid Holidays

    Qualifications

    Education

    High School/GED

    Experience

    2-5 Years

     

    Company ID

     

    52732

     

    Job REQ #

    \# Positions

    1

     

    Start Date

     

    20250819

     

    End Date

     

    20250919

     

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    Grainwell Puffed Grains

     

    About the Company

     

    Grainwell Puffed Grains, located in Dyersville, Iowa, fuels food innovation across North America by leveraging technology to craft superior puffed grains. Our versatile and nutritious products provide the building blocks for a wide variety of exciting new food offerings, enabling our partners to delight consumers with exceptional taste and quality.