3rd Shift Beverage/Canning Line Operator

Fortress Nutrition, LLC; New Berlin (WI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beverage industry is seeking a 3rd Shift Line Operator to manage the canning line. The role involves operating machinery, ensuring product quality, and adhering to safety standards. Candidates must have machine operating experience and a strong attention to detail. The position offers competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401K with Company Match

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability

$1,000 Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• 1+ year of machine operating experience, preferably on high-speed packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of food safety & quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain canning line equipment for quality output.
• Document QA checks and notify maintenance of issues.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Fortress Nutrition is actively hiring for a 3rd Shift Line Operator to work on our Beverage Canning Line.

The right candidate will be able to train on 1st shift for 2-4 weeks and then move to the standard 3rd Shift Schedule.

Standard Schedule:

3rd Shift (10:00pm-6:30am), Monday-Friday, OT and weekends as needed



Job Summary: Working as part of the Beverage Operations team, the Canning Line Operator is responsible for operating the high-speed canning/beverage production line equipment and creating, producing, and packaging products while collaborating within a team of peers.

What You'll Do:

• Setup, operate and maintain all canning line equipment, including filler, seamer, and packing equipment to ensure quality and efficiency of product output


• Troubleshoot any/all issues immediately as they arise on the high-speed canning machinery, including the filler, seamer, packing equipment


• Document all canning line and repack QA checks for accuracy following Good Documentation Practices


• Notify maintenance of any equipment/mechanical issues and necessary repairs with strong sense of urgency to minimize production delays


• Safely, efficiently and effectively work to attain department and company goals and objectives


• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMPs, and maintain sanitary conditions to ensure equipment and product quality is maintained at all times


• Perform all duties with strict attention-to-detail to ensure product is packaged properly and efficiently, meeting all client requirements and output standards


• Perform physical inventory of packaging materials and notify supervision of replenishment needs in a timely manner


• Communicate all production-related concerns and matters to the supervisor as they arise for immediate attention


• Perform all other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required


• 1+ year of machine operating experience, preferably on high-speed packaging equipment, is required


• Previous experience in the food/beverage industry, with an understanding of food safety & quality requirements, is strongly desired


• Knowledge and ability to understand, operate and troubleshoot high-speed production line equipment


• Must be able to read, write and speak English


• Ability to work overtime and occasional Saturdays or Sundays as needed to fulfill production needs


• Frequently required to stand; walk; talk or hear; reach above shoulders; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, pinch or touch objects, controls, tools or equipment; kneel, crouch and use foot/feet to operate machinery


• Occasionally required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment up to 50 pounds; bend at the waist; climb or balance


• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to ten (10) or more hours in a single shift

What Your Compensation Package Will Look Like:

• $20.00 per hour + $2.00 Shift Premium


• Double Pay for Overtime >50 Hours Per Week - AND Any Weekend Work!


• Paid Time Off (PTO) Package


• 8 Paid Holidays


• 401K with GREAT Company Match


• Affordable Insurance For You & Your Family - Medical, Dental, and Vision


• HSA Medical Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution


• Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life & AD&D


• $1,000 Referral Bonuses - Uncapped!

The right candidate will have previous experience in the food and beverage industry, ability to troubleshoot, and stable work history with previous employers.



To apply for this position, please email your resume directly to [e-mail].



Fortress Nutrition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.