Irca Group

Manufactures semi-finished pastry ingredients for professionals

Production Operator

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAffton, MO, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.
Must be able to climb ladders and work at heights.
Must be able to work 12-hour shifts and assigned shifts, including overtime, weekends, or holidays as needed.
Must be able to work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and food allergens.
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
Must have basic math, reading, and documentation skills.
Must have mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn production equipment.
Must have food manufacturing experience; this is preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate production and packaging equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Set up, monitor, and adjust machinery to ensure consistent product quality and efficiency.
Perform routine quality checks and document results accurately.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, food safety, and sanitation requirements.
Complete required production, downtime, safety, and sanitation documentation.
Identify and report equipment issues, product defects, or safety concerns to leadership.
Assist with changeovers, minor troubleshooting, and routine equipment cleaning.
Maintain a clean and organized work area before, during, and after production runs.
Adhere to company safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Work with team members, maintenance, quality, and supervision to meet production goals.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Food manufacturing experience.

The Irca Group is an International Leader in high quality finished and semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and ice cream markets. With a solid history of over 100 years in the industry, the Group has its headquarters in Italy (Gallarate) and a strong global footprint with 23 production sites and over 2000 employees in Europe, the United States and Vietnam.

Our core product categories include chocolate, compounds, chocolate decorations, sprinkles, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, nuts, and candied fruit. The most recent acquisition of Kerry Sweet complements our existing categories with the addition of sweet particulates, chocolate confections, inclusions, variegates and frozen fruit purees.

Through its 8 key brands (IRCA, Dobla®, in2food, Via Degli Orsini, JoyGelato, RaviFruit, Cesarin and Anastasi®) the IRCA Group offers an unparalleled "one-stop shop" approach for delivering quality solutions to all ingredients needs, through a broad range of innovative products. We offer every day and seasonal solutions to 3 macro channels: Gourmet, Food Manufacturing and Consumer Product (Retail). “Extraordinary made simple”

JOB PURPOSE

The Production Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating food manufacturing equipment to produce high-quality products that meet company standards, customer requirements, and all applicable food safety and regulatory guidelines. This role supports daily production goals while maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant work environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate production and packaging equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Set up, monitor, and adjust machinery to ensure consistent product quality and efficiency.

Perform routine quality checks and document results accurately.

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, food safety, and sanitation requirements at all times.

Complete required production, downtime, safety, and sanitation documentation.

Identify and report equipment issues, product defects, or safety concerns to leadership.

Assist with changeovers, minor troubleshooting, and routine equipment cleaning.

Maintain a clean and organized work area before, during, and after production runs.

Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.

Work collaboratively with team members, maintenance, quality, and supervision to meet production goals.

Support continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing efforts.

Other duties as assigned.

JOB SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Strong attention to detail and quality

Basic math, reading, and documentation skills

Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn production equipment

Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

Safety-focused mindset with strong accountability

Dependable, punctual, and adaptable to changing production needs

Food manufacturing experience preferred

REQUIRED

Must be 18 years of age or older

High school diploma or GED

Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs throughout the shift

Ability to climb ladders and work at heights

Ability to work 12-hour shifts

Willingness to work assigned shifts, including overtime, weekends, or holidays as needed

Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and food allergens

Why Join Us: 

Irca Group offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision, 401(k) matching, Paid Vacation, and Holidays, Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program

About the Company

Irca Group

Manufactures semi-finished pastry ingredients for professionals

IRCA Group is a business-to-business supplier that manufactures and sells semi-finished pastry ingredients to professionals, including chocolates, creams, and jams used in artisanal pastries, cakes, and gelatos. Its products are semi-finished ingredients that workflows in professional kitchens rely on to create finished desserts. The company differentiates itself through a long heritage (founded in 1919), a broad portfolio of brands under one global umbrella, and a growth strategy fueled by strategic acquisitions (such as Dobla) and international expansion, supported by private equity ownership. IRCA’s goal is to scale its international presence, broaden its offerings, and unite renowned sweet-creation brands to serve customers in over 100 countries.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Gallarate, Italy
Founded: 1919

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