Job Description

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

• $26.78/hr
• 401(k) fully matched up to the first 3%
• Health, life, and disability insurance
• Health savings account
• Possibility for overtime
• 12 hours night shift

We're looking for safety-minded, mechanically inclined individuals ready to grow in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Apply now and join our team!

The Material Handler will be responsible for operating and maintaining processing equipment, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and supporting continuous production in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, computer literate, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. This position offers hands-on experience in a cutting-edge facility and the opportunity to contribute to sustainable food innovation.

What you will do:

• Operate, monitor, adjust, and maintain material handling and grinding equipment to ensure efficient production.
• Lead by example in safety practices, actively participating in initiatives and promoting a zero-injury culture.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, regulatory, and GMP standards across all plant operations.
• Manage raw material logistics including railcar positioning, unloading, grinding, and truck interactions.
• Perform lab sampling, testing, and data analysis to support quality control and process improvements.
• Apply mechanical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues and perform tasks independently.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and process control systems to maintain accurate records and support SOP implementation

What you will bring:

• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to build consensus and foster positive relationships.
• Ability to communicate across functional lines and at all levels.
• Ability to learn and apply Ingredion’s Safety, Environmental, GMP, and Quality standards.

Who you are:

• High school diploma or equivalent with strong work ethic, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a continuous operation facility, including physically demanding tasks and working at heights or in confined spaces.
• Mechanical aptitude with basic knowledge of hand tools, computer literacy, and solid math skills.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
• Previous manufacturing or material handling experience preferred, with flexibility to train in other roles and maintain regular, prompt attendance.

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

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.

Relocation Available:

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 .