1st Shift Packaging Operator – Dry Powder

Fortress Nutrition; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO with carryover option

9 paid holidays

Medical, dental & vision

Job summary

Fortress Nutrition is seeking a reliable Packaging Line Operator for our Dry Powder Division on 1st shift (Mon–Thu, 6:00am–4:30pm) in New Berlin, WI. You will set up, operate and maintain packaging equipment, perform real-time quality checks, and work with the production team to meet customer specifications.

This role requires a High School Diploma or GED, basic shop math, reading and writing English, and the ability to work overtime and weekends in a fast-paced facility built on GMPs and safety

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of experience in food manufacturing, with understanding/knowledge of food-safety and quality programs, including GMPs, handwashing, allergen controls, sanitation, and cross‑contamination prevention
• Ability to perform basic shop math
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team
• Ability to work in an environment with food allergens, dry powder, dust, and wet conditions
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required by production or business needs

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain packaging equipment and related machinery (fillers, sealers, x-ray systems, metal detectors, scales, coders, etc.)
• Make equipment adjustments as needed to ensure products and packaging meet required specifications
• Perform consistent, accurate quality checks (visual bag inspections, seal‑integrity checks, coding verification, weight checks) throughout production
• Complete Master Manufacturing Records (MMRs), production records, and quality documentation in real time following Good Documentation Practices
• Continuously monitor equipment and product flow to identify and address faults, errors, or slowdowns
• Report any/all production concerns to Production Supervisor or Lead promptly for resolution
• Follow all food‑safety requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), safety procedures, and sanitation standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area
• Support team operations through overtime or weekend work when needed
• Perform all other duties as assigned by leadership

Skills

English proficiency

Basic math

Punctuality

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Packaging equipment

Job description

Fortress Nutrition is seeking a reliable Packaging Line Operator for our Dry Powder Division on 1st shift (Mon–Thu, 6:00am–4:30pm) in New Berlin, WI. You will set up, operate and maintain packaging equipment, perform real-time quality checks, and work with the production team to meet customer specifications.

This role requires a High School Diploma or GED, basic shop math, reading and writing English, and the ability to work overtime and weekends in a fast-paced facility built on GMPs and safety