1st Shift- Experienced Machine Operator

Gehl Foods, Llc.; Village of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food and beverage manufacturing is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the production of ready-to-serve aseptic products while ensuring compliance with safety standards and maintaining product quality. With a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment that values your skills and experience. Enjoy competitive wages, great benefits, and the chance to grow with the company. If you're ready to make an impact in the food industry, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Bonus programs

Health, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Generous PTO plan

Paid holidays

Uniforms provided

Annual safety shoe & glasses programs

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in manufacturing, packaging, or assembly line production.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Operate production line equipment and perform basic maintenance.
• Participate in troubleshooting and reporting malfunctions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Observational skills

Detail-oriented

Mathematical calculation skills

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Tools

Job description

Career Opportunities with Gehl Food & Beverage

Feed Your Future!

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Gehl Foods, LLC is one of America’s fastest growing food and beverage manufacturing companies. Since our founding in the late 1800s, we have enjoyed a reputation of quality, safety and innovation. We stand by and lead through our core values of safety, quality, communication, respect, teamwork and continuous improvement. Today, we develop ready-to-serve aseptic products (like nacho cheese and nutritional shakes), locking in freshness, without refrigeration or compromising taste.

With our continued success and rapid growth, Gehl Food & Beverage is looking for qualified individuals to join us on our journey to becoming a global leader in the aseptic food and beverage industry. If you are looking for a chance to take your skills and experience to the next level, and the opportunity to impact our business, then feed your future as part of the Gehl Foods Team.

Why is Gehl Food & Beverage the place for you?

• Competitive wages, including participation in bonus programs for all team members
• Shift premiums on 2nd & 3rd shifts
• Great benefits from health, dental and vision to 401(k) with match, tuition assistance and so much more!
• Generous PTO plan and paid holidays (up to 13 days PTO and 9 holidays your first year!)
• Uniforms provided and annual safety shoe & glasses programs
• Opportunities to grow with and in the company

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with Gehl Foods safety standards and applicable regulatory requirements while following the company's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Operates and observes production line equipment to ensure food safety, product quality and conformity meeting customer standards and specifications
• Becomes proficient in Sterilize-in-Place (SIP), operation and/or Clean-in-Place (CIP) of assigned filler
• Performs basic clean, inspect and lube functions including basic Preventative Maintenance (PMs)
• Actively participates in start up, 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
• Reports out of standard/specification results to the Quality Department and Business Unit Lead/Supervisor
• Reports 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 as needed to keep assigned work area supplied with necessary production materials
• Completes training/eLearning as required including but not limited to New Employee Onboarding (NEO), Lean Overview, Aseptic Workshop, Chemical Safety, Flow Diagram, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of previous filling, packaging or processing production experience - ideally in food, food processing, high-speed packaging or Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) industries
• High school or equivalency diploma
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and related software - ideally Microsoft Office Tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Technical knowledge of aseptic filling/processing
• Have the physical ability to frequently lift/carry/push/pull up to 50lbs, reach overhead, climb, squat/bend/kneel, sit and regularly stand and walk/move about.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Gehl Food & Beverage is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) to applicants and employees. The Company seeks and selects the best qualified candidate when openings arise. The Company does not discriminate against or give preference to any person because of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, ancestry, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual orientation, military or veteran’s status, marital status, arrest or conviction record, or any other discriminatory basis prohibited by state, federal and local law.