1st Shift Packaging Operator | Fast-Paced Food Ops + Double Pay

Fortress Nutrition, LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO carryover

Paid holidays

Medical, dental & vision

HSA contributions

Life/AD&D

401(k) match

Employee assistance program

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Fortress Nutrition, LLC is seeking reliable Packaging Line Operators for our Dry Powder Operations team. You will set up, operate, and maintain packaging equipment, perform real-time quality checks, and work with the production team to meet customer specifications on a 1st shift schedule.

This role requires at least a high school diploma, 1+ year in food manufacturing, basic math, and strong English communication.

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
• Act quickly to identify and address equipment issues or slowdowns
• Report any/all production concerns to Production Supervisor or Lead promptly for resolution
• Follow all food-safety requirements, 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

Food manufacturing experience

English literacy

Basic math

Team player

Reliability

Overtime readiness

Packaging equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Packaging equipment

Job description

Fortress Nutrition, LLC is seeking reliable Packaging Line Operators for our Dry Powder Operations team. You will set up, operate, and maintain packaging equipment, perform real-time quality checks, and work with the production team to meet customer specifications on a 1st shift schedule.

This role requires at least a high school diploma, 1+ year in food manufacturing, basic math, and strong English communication.