Find & Apply For Manufacturing Machine Operator Jobs in Ainsworth, Iowa

Procter & Gamble seeks a Plant Technician for its Iowa City Beauty Manufacturing facility. In this hands-on role, you'll operate and monitor high-speed processing and packaging equipment, perform changeovers and basic mechanical adjustments, and execute routine quality checks to ensure our beauty products meet exacting standards. You'll work on-site in a safety- and GMP-driven environment, support preventive maintenance, document production data, and partner with cross-functional teams to hit throughput, quality, and uptime targets while contributing to continuous improvement and 5S initiatives. Responsibilities Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot beauty product manufacturing and packaging equipment Perform routine line changeovers, setups, and basic mechanical adjustments Conduct in-process quality checks and record production data accurately Follow safety, GMP, and hygiene standards in a regulated manufacturing environment Assist with preventive maintenance and report equipment issues promptly Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and supervisors to meet production goals Support continuous improvement and 5 S initiatives on the production floor Handle raw materials and finished goods according to standard operating procedures Required Skills Manufacturing equipment operation Mechanical troubleshooting Preventive maintenance basics Quality control and inspection GMP and safety compliance Production data entry and documentation Root cause problem-solving5 S and continuous improvement Basic computer literacy (HMI/SCADA or similar interfaces) Material handling and line changeovers