2nd-Shift Food Packaging Operator — Growth & Perks

Gehl Food & Beverage; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Bonuses up to 6%

Full benefits

PTO & holidays

Growth opportunities

Team culture

Job summary

Gehl Foods in Germantown, WI is hiring a Packaging Operator for the 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 2:00PM–10:00PM). Base pay plus a shift differential brings compensation to $21.50 per hour, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

You will operate secondary packaging equipment, perform line changes, ensure GMP compliance, maintain logs, and support inventory and quality checks in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• 6 months of manufacturing/packaging/assembly experience.
• Strong organizational, observational, and detail-oriented skills.
• Basic math skills and ability to read/write/listen in English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operates secondary packaging equipment to ensure food safety and quality.
• Performs clean, inspect and lube functions.
• Participates in start-up, troubleshooting, and shutdown of line equipment; clears jams and reports malfunctions.
• Performs changeovers and sets up next item's packaging and coding.
• Applies labels to secondary packages and pallets.
• Reports out of standard results to Quality Department and Business Unit Lead.
• Reports unsafe conditions or compliance issues.
• Completes handwritten instructions and CCP checks accurately.
• Maintains accurate logs and MES data.
• Monitors inventory and production levels to optimize operations.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly; follows cleaning requirements.
• Participates in shift exchanges and team meetings.
• Safely operates forklifts to handle materials and finished goods.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing experience (6 months)

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Mathematical calculations

English language literacy

Fast-paced work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Gehl Foods in Germantown, WI is hiring a Packaging Operator for the 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 2:00PM–10:00PM). Base pay plus a shift differential brings compensation to $21.50 per hour, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

You will operate secondary packaging equipment, perform line changes, ensure GMP compliance, maintain logs, and support inventory and quality checks in a fast-paced production environment.