Food Packaging Operator 2nd Shift

Full-time Packaging Operator position on the 2nd shift in Germantown, WI.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Pay

$21.50/hour (base + shift differential)

Benefits

• On-demand pay (access cash before payday)
• Quarterly bonuses up to 6% of wages based on team achievement
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO and holidays
• HSA medical plan option with annual company contribution
• Referral bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Perks at Work (discounts on shopping, travel, and more)
• Full-time, stable hours with no seasonal cuts

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Gehl Foods safety standards and regulatory requirements while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Operate and monitor secondary packaging equipment to maintain food safety, product quality, and conformity to customer standards
• Perform cleaning, inspection, and lubrication of equipment
• Participate in start-up, troubleshooting, adjustment, stop/reset, and shutdown of line equipment; clear jams and report malfunctions
• Perform changeovers, including line clears and setup for next item’s packaging and coding
• Apply labels to secondary packages and finished goods pallets
• Report out-of-specification results to Quality Department and Business Unit Lead/Supervisor
• Report unsafe conditions or compliance issues to Business Unit Lead/Supervisor
• Complete handwritten instructions and online documentation, including Quality and Critical Control Point (CCP) checks
• Maintain accurate work logs, Factory MES data collection, and inventory records
• Monitor and review inventory and production levels for efficient operations
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, including environmental cleaning
• Participate in shift exchanges and work team meetings
• Safely operate forklifts to handle materials and finished goods
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

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