$14/hr - Operator Assistant 7:30am-4:00pm Sunday-Thursday

Dakota Grower's started out as a grower-owned cooperative built by farmers in the early 1990s and today we are the third largest pasta manufacturer in North America. Our entrepreneurial spirit drives our innovative culture and passion to bring premium quality pasta to your table. At Dakota Growers, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging and inspiring environment in one of our state-of-the-art food manufacturing facilities.Our employees' well-being comes first. That's why we offer excellent wages and a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation and holidays, healthcare, dental and vision insurance, short-/long-term disability, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) with up to 6% company match, and annual incentives.$1,750 Sign on bonus available!Position Summary:Palletizers play acritical role inensuring our final product is ready to ship to our customer.This position is responsible for operating the packaging system to ensure finished product is packed, sealed, and prepared for shipping according to product specificationsDuties and Responsibilities:Operates semi-automatic packaging equipment including sealing and labelling product according to product specifications and while ensuring accuracy in weights and codesPalletizes and stretch wraps finished product for storage or shipmentPerforms minor repairs, routine maintenance, and sanitation work on equipmentInspects and conducts regular deep cleaning of equipmentMaintains records and proper tracking of packaged products and rejectsOperates in accordance with health, safety and fire prevention regulations and practicesOther duties, as assignedEducation and Experience Required:Must be able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as neededMust be at least 18 years of agePreferred Education, Experience, and Skills:High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institutionPrevious experience repairing mechanical equipmentPhysical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:Must be able to lift up-to 50 poundsMust be able to crouch, kneel, sit for up to 3+ hours per shiftMust be able to climb and down ladders for up to 3+ hours per shiftMust be able to work in a dusty environment up to 3+ hour per shiftMust be able to balance, bend, stoop and walk for up to 6+ hours per shiftMust be able to stand for 8+ hours per shiftMust be able to reach above shouldersfor 8+ hours per shiftMust be able towork in high heat/humidity forto 8+ hours per shift Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)