Bagger Operator

Jackson's Food Company; Muskego (WI); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Jackson’s Food Company in Wisconsin is hiring a Bagger Operator to ensure the consistent packaging of high-quality, food-safe products. You will monitor bagger feed rates, run assigned packaging equipment, and uphold GMP and SQF procedures to keep an audit-ready environment.

You’ll perform internal quality checks, document accurately, train teammates, and communicate issues promptly to the Production Lead or Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Understanding of basic food safety, GMPs, and quality control practices.
• Must be able to read and understand work instructions, safety procedures, and company policies written in English.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, maintain documentation, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing safe, high-quality packaged products.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Package high-quality, food-safe products that meet Jackson’s specifications and quality standards.
• Communicate progress on daily tasks and report production disruptions to the Production Lead promptly.
• Conduct internal quality checks following SQF guidelines, including seal integrity, date coding, bag weights, and packaging appearance.
• Provide training to team members on equipment operation, safety, and documentation requirements.

Skills

Machinery operation

Food safety

Reading English

Documentation

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

At our company, we don’t just fill roles—we build careers. We’re experiencing explosive growth, with 300% expansion in 2024 and over 200% growth in 2025, creating exciting opportunities for advancement and internal mobility. This momentum means you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a team on the rise, where your contributions directly shape our future.

Brief Description

Why Join Our Team?

At our company, we don’t just fill roles—we build careers. We’re experiencing explosive growth, with 300% expansion in 2024 and over 200% growth in 2025, creating exciting opportunities for advancement and internal mobility. This momentum means you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a team on the rise, where your contributions directly shape our future.

We believe in endless growth, both for our business and for our people. Whether you’re looking to expand your skills, step into leadership, or explore new career paths internally, we’re committed to helping you get there.

Benefits

Our workplace is collaborative, fast-paced, and constantly evolving—just like our ever-changing benefits and rewards programs, designed to stay competitive and support our employees’ needs. In addition to a strong culture, we offer:

• Quarterly bonus opportunities to reward your impact
• 401(k) with company match to support your future
• Shift differential of $1.50/hour for 2nd and 3rd shift.

We foster a culture where every voice matters, innovation is encouraged, and success is celebrated. If you’re energized by growth, motivated by opportunity, and ready to be part of something dynamic and impactful, we’d love to meet you.

Mission

Jackson’s Food Company is the Snack Super™ brand powered by heroic employees and premium avocado oil. We stand poised to upset the snacking status quo forever. All employees support our mission of delivering a safe and quality product.

Position Summary

As a Bagger Operator at Jackson’s Food Company, you are responsible for ensuring the consistent packaging of high-quality, food-safe products that meet all company specifications. This role supports efficient production by conducting internal quality checks, monitoring bagger feed rates, and operating assigned packaging equipment according to established standards. You play a key part in maintaining an audit-ready environment through proper equipment setup, cleanliness, disassembly, and adherence to GMPs and SQF documentation requirements. The Bagar Operator communicates equipment or production concerns promptly to the Production Lead or Supervisor and assists in training team members on packaging processes and safety procedures. Accuracy in documentation, attention to detail, and a commitment to minimizing shrinkage and waste contribute directly to improved yields and overall operational performance. Through reliable execution and teamwork, the Bagger Operator helps ensure smooth product flow from the fry room to finished packaging

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The following statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the major functions of this position and are not intended to be a detailed description of all the work/functions that may be required. Other duties may be assigned. Individual will work a varied schedule based on production needs.

• Responsible for packaging high-quality, food-safe products that meet Jackson’s specifications and quality standards.
• Communicate progress on daily job tasks and report production disruptions to the Production Lead in a timely manner.
• Conduct internal quality checks following Jackson’s SQF guidelines, including seal integrity, code date accuracy, bag weights, and packaging appearance.
• Provide training to team members as outlined in the onboarding plan, including equipment operation, safety procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Notify the Production Supervisor promptly if equipment is not meeting productivity standards or if run rates fall below expectations.
• Monitor bagger feed rate to ensure consistent chip flow based on fry counts per hour, in collaboration with the fry room; performance measured through the plant hourly KPI tracker.
• Operate assigned equipment, including setup, startup, shutdown, cleaning, disassembly, and selecting correct programs on the HMI.
• Replenish film, seasonings, and packaging materials as needed, with performance measured by plant KPIs and line run time.
• Verify that all required documentation is completed accurately and on time in accordance with Jackson’s SQF program.
• Actively contribute to minimizing shrinkage and waste to support overall yield improvement.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work area at all times.
• Follow all GMPs, food safety policies, allergen controls, and sanitation procedures.
• Communicate equipment issues, material shortages, or quality concerns immediately to the Lead or Supervisor.
• Collaborate with fry room and quality teams to ensure smooth product flow and consistent packaging performance.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience operating machinery in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Understanding of basic food safety, GMPs, and quality control practices.
• Must be able to read and understand work instructions, safety procedures, and company policies written in English.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, maintain documentation, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing safe, high-quality packaged products.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 1 to 3 years of related experience and/or training in food manufacturing or machine operation.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.