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Food Process Operator

MADICORP
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/28/2025 CLOSED ON 12/22/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Process Operator position at MADICORP?

Are you an experienced Food Process Operator who takes pride in keeping production running smoothly and efficiently? Then join MADICORP’s national talent network to be considered for ongoing and future contract assignments with leading food manufacturers across the U.S. In this role, you’ll operate and adjust production equipment, monitor product quality, and work closely with quality assurance and maintenance teams to ensure every batch meets exacting standards. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment where consistency, cleanliness, and attention to detail are key to producing high-quality products that reach consumers nationwide.

Join Our National Talent Network

MADICORP is a national staffing agency specializing in rapidly deploying skilled industrial workers to keep businesses running. With over 30 years of experience, we connect top talent with companies across the U.S., ensuring production never stops and businesses remain strong. We’re not just filling jobs -- we’re mobilizing America’s workforce and revitalizing manufacturing.

Why Join MADICORP?

  • Nationwide Opportunities: Work with leading companies across manufacturing sectors.
  • Temporary Relocation Support: Travel logistics, lodging, and per diem are coordinated and provided by MADI
  • Competitive Pay: MADI offers competitive wages, with weekly hour guarantees (typically 60 hours per week).
  • Career Development: Expand your skills by working on critical projects at premier manufacturers with opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate and fine-tune production equipment to ensure steady line flow and consistent product quality.
  • Track waste, blend ratios, and product uniformity through process monitoring systems.
  • Start up, shut down, and sequence machinery for changeovers, downtime, or emergency situations.
  • Manage water system functions to uphold product standards while minimizing usage.
  • Coordinate with quality, maintenance, and supervisory teams to maximize production efficiency.
  • Perform routine quality inspections (such as peel loss, salinity, and grid checks) and record findings in quality systems.
  • Keep work areas clean and sanitary; assist with scheduled cleanups and sanitation activities.
  • Take ownership of equipment from even-flow bins through fryers and freezing systems.
  • Adhere to all safety policies and consistently wear required protective gear.
  • Contribute to plant safety initiatives and set a positive example in maintaining a safe work culture.

Required Skills:

  • MUST be able to work away from home, travel to the job site, and be able to stay there for a minimum of 90 days
  • Must be able to repeatedly push, pull, and pick up 50lbs.
  • Willingness to work 12-hour shifts and stand for long periods of time
  • Comfortable operating computers, touchscreens (HMI), and using two-way communication devices
  • Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Open to completing all required safety and operational training (such as Sanitation and Lockout/Tagout)
  • Forklift certification is a plus, or the ability to obtain one after hire
  • Knowledge of proper lifting techniques and safe chemical handling practices

Preferred: Previous experience in a food manufacturing or processing environment

Preferred: Exposure to optical sorting systems or comparable technologies

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Contract

Pay: $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 60 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Food processing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

  • 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $28

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