2nd Shift Machine Operator: Cheese Packaging & Quality

Sargento Foods; Hilbert (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite Health & Wellness Center

Tuition Assistance

Employer 401K contribution

Job summary

Sargento Foods is hiring for a 2nd shift production operator in Hilbert, Wisconsin. You will set up and operate packaging machines, manage film changes, and ensure the finished product meets safety and quality standards.

You will supervise line readiness, monitor quality, and support problem resolution to maintain smooth production operations. The role emphasizes getting parts ready for each run, coordinating with techs and maintenance, and adhering to all safety and record-keeping procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines, add film, and complete changeovers to maximize output while ensuring correct weights, temperatures, dates, and scale integrity.
• Verify supplies are available to meet line production needs and notify if inadequate.
• Assist on the production line to solve operational problems, set-ups, adjust machinery, change film, check quality at stations, and maintain a safe environment.
• Communicate with line personnel to help resolve production problems and interruptions.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and packaging issues; implement corrective actions to meet volume and quality standards.
• Maintain production records and distribute reports for each production run.
• Maintain communication with Process tech, line staff, Maintenance, and Supervisor to optimize equipment operation.
• Set up and verify correct packaging, codes, dates and labels.
• Test, monitor, and record metal detection checks where applicable.
• Monitor and record out-of-spec boxes, film, on-hold or non-conformance forms.
• Monitor temperatures for heat seals and adjust as needed.
• Monitor weights using SPC or MES; ensure accuracy.
• Monitor oxygen checks/gas flush as applicable and adjust when necessary.
• Monitor accuracy of case counts and log materials and finished product into the computer system per work instructions.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sargento Foods is hiring for a 2nd shift production operator in Hilbert, Wisconsin. You will set up and operate packaging machines, manage film changes, and ensure the finished product meets safety and quality standards.

You will supervise line readiness, monitor quality, and support problem resolution to maintain smooth production operations. The role emphasizes getting parts ready for each run, coordinating with techs and maintenance, and adhering to all safety and record-keeping procedures.