Canning Line Operator – Late Shift – 3-Day Weekends (4×12 Schedule) Fortress Nutrition, LLC

Fortressllc; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO) Package

9 Paid Holidays

Double Time Pay For 50+ Hours Per Week

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(K) with Company Match

$1,000 Referral Bonus – Uncapped

Job summary

A beverage manufacturing company in New Berlin is seeking a Canning Line Operator for 1st shift operations. The role involves operating high-speed canning machinery, ensuring quality production, and working closely with the operations team. Candidates should have a high school diploma, machine operating experience in food or beverage, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits including PTO, insurance, and 401(K) with company match.

Qualifications

• 1-year experience in food or beverage manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to solve problems independently and collaboratively.
• Physical capability to lift materials up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain packaging equipment for quality output.
• Troubleshoot issues on high-speed canning machinery.
• Document QA checks for accuracy on the production line.
• Notify maintenance of mechanical issues.
• Adhere to safe working practices and maintain sanitary conditions.

Skills

Machine operating experience

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Punctuality and reliability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Fortress Nutrition is actively hiring for 1st Shift Canning Line Operators to work on our beverage canning line. The right candidate will have previous experience in machine operating in the food and beverage industry, mechanical inclined and stable work history with previous employers.

Job Summary

Working as part of the Canning/Beverage Operations team and under the supervision of the Beverage Manufacturing Manager, the Canning Line Operator is responsible for operating the high-speed canning/beverage production line equipment and creating, producing, and packaging products while collaborating with their team of peers.

Training Schedule

• 1st shift – Monday – Friday; 6:00am-2:30pm, over‑time and weekends required per production needs

Standard Schedule

• 1st shift – Monday-Friday; (4:00am) 6:00am-2:30pm, over‑time and weekends required per production needs

What You’ll Do

• Set‑up, operate and maintain all packaging equipment, including filling, seaming, and packing equipment to ensure quality and efficiency of product output.
• Troubleshoot issues as they arise on any of our high-speed canning machinery, which includes filling, seaming, and packing.
• Responsible for documenting all canning line and repack QA checks for accuracy.
• Notify Maintenance Technician of equipment and other mechanical issues and necessary repairs as they arise.
• Safely, efficiently and effectively work to attain department and company goals and objectives.
• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMPs and maintain sanitary conditions to ensure that equipment and product quality is maintained at all times.
• Perform all duties with strict attention‑to‑detail to ensure product is packaged properly and efficiently, meeting all client requirements and standards.
• Perform physical inventory of packaging materials; notify supervision of needs in a timely manner.
• Communicate all production‑related concerns and matters to the Shift Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• HS Diploma or equivalent is required
• 1-year experience in food or beverage manufacturing is strongly preferred
• Previous experience working in a bottling and canning facility is preferred
• Ability to work overtime and some weekends to support business need
• Must be punctual and reliable, and work with a sense of urgency
• Ability to solve problems and work both independently and collaboratively with othersAbility to work in a fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; able to properly communicate within a team environment
• Must be able to work in and foster a team‑oriented “Safety First” environment
• Frequently required to stand; walk; talk or hear; reach above shoulders; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, pinch or touch objects, controls, tools or equipment; kneel, crouch and use foot/feet to operate machinery
• Occasionally required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment up to 50 pounds; bend at the waist; climb or balance
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to ten (10) or more hours in a single shift

Benefits & Perks

1st Shift Canning Line Operator Pay: $20.00 per hour

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Double Time Pay For 50+ Hours Per Week!
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• HSA Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance & Short- and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) Plan with Company Match & Aggressive ROI
• Employee Assistance Program
• $1,000 Referral Bonus – Uncapped!
• …and more!

To apply for this position, please email your resume directly to [e-mail]

Please note, resumes that are not up to date will not be accepted or receive correspondence back.

Fortress Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer.