Food Packaging Operator 3rd Shift

About the role

Join our team as a Packaging Operator on the 3rd shift in Germantown, WI. This is a full-time position with stable hours and no seasonal cuts.

Pay

$22.50/hour base pay plus shift differential, with potential for additional earnings based on experience.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 10 PM – 6 AM.

Benefits

• On-demand pay for early access to wages
• Quarterly bonuses up to 6% of wages based on team achievement
• Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match
• Generous PTO and holidays
• Growth opportunities to expand skillsets and advance your career
• HSA medical plan option with annual company contribution
• Referral bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Perks at Work: discounts on shopping, travel, and more

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 startup, troubleshooting, adjustment, stop/reset, and shutdown of line equipment; clear jams and report malfunctions.
• Perform changeovers, including line clears and setup for the next item’s packaging and coding.
• Apply labels to secondary packages and finished goods pallets.
• Report out-of-specification results to the Quality Department and Business Unit Lead/Supervisor.
• Report unsafe conditions or compliance issues to the Business Unit Lead/Supervisor.
• Complete handwritten instructions and online documentation, including Quality and Critical Control Point (CCP) checks at required frequencies.
• Maintain accurate work logs, Factory MES data collection, and inventory records.
• Monitor and review inventory and production levels to optimize operating conditions.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, completing environmental cleaning as needed.
• 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.