Beverage Packaging Operator 1st Shift AWS

About the role

Full-time Beverage Packaging Operator position on 1st shift in Germantown, WI. AWS 2-2-3 schedule (6 AM–6 PM). Department: Beverage.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with Gehl Foods safety standards and applicable regulatory requirements while following the company's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Operates and observes secondary packaging equipment to ensure food safety, product quality and conformity meeting customer standards and specifications
• Performs, cleans, and inspects and lube functions
• Actively participates in startup, troubleshooting/adjustment, stop/reset and shutdown of line equipment - Clears jams and reports malfunctions to Business Lead/Supervisor as necessary
• Performs changeovers - Completes line clears and accurately sets up next item's packaging and coding
• Applies appropriate labels to secondary packages and completed finished goods pallets
• Reports out of standard/specification results to the Quality Department and Business Unit Lead/Supervisor
• Reports on unsafe conditions or other compliance issues to the Business Unit Lead/Supervisor
• Completes handwritten instructions and on-line documentation including Quality and Critical Control Point (CCP) checks accurately and at the required frequencies
• Maintains accurate and detailed work log (including Factory MES data collection) and inventory records
• Monitors and reviews inventory and production levels to achieve the most efficient operating conditions
• Maintains assigned work area and production environment in clean orderly condition - completes environmental cleaning requirements as necessary
• Actively participates in shift exchanges and work team meetings
• Safely operates forklifts to handle materials and finished goods
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 6 months’ previous manufacturing, packaging, or assembly line production experience
• Demonstrated organizational and observational skills, and detail-oriented
• Basic mathematical calculation skills
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and listen to written and oral instructions in the English language
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment under limited supervision

Benefits

• On‑demand pay (cash before payday)
• Quarterly bonuses (based on team achievement and up to 6% of wages)
• Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
• Generous PTO & holidays
• Growth opportunities to expand skillsets and enhance career
• Amazing team & culture focused on communication, community involvement, wellness, employee activities
• Full‑time & stable hours – no seasonal cuts!
• Referral bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement
• HSA medical plan option with annual company contribution
• Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
• Proven continued business growth for future opportunities

Pay

$22/hr.

Schedule

AWS 2-2-3 shift (6 AM–6 PM), 1st shift.