Batching & Canning Operator - 3-Day Weekend Pay

Fortress Nutrition, LLC; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shift

3-day work week (paid 40 hours)

Job summary

Fortress Nutrition is seeking a reliable Liquid Batcher / Canning Line Operator to support batching and step in on the canning line as needed. This dual-role position offers a unique weekend schedule with Friday–Sunday shifts and a 3-day work week paid as 40 hours.

The role emphasizes quality, safety, and efficiency in high-volume production, with opportunities to contribute across batching and canning operations. Training and overtime may be required to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years in batching, mixing, or similar roles (liquid batching preferred).
• Basic math and unit conversions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes exactly.
• Read, write, and communicate in English.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and multi-priority management.
• Able to work overtime and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Review batch tickets and gather ingredients for batching.
• Pre-weigh, measure, and mix ingredients per batch tickets.
• Load ingredients into tanks and ensure proper blending.
• Perform basic quality checks on tanks and monitor pH.
• Report any quality, safety, or process deviations immediately.
• Maintain cleanliness and food-safety standards in batching areas.
• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain canning line equipment.
• Monitor production quality and efficiency; address downtime.
• Address equipment issues promptly and assist team as needed.
• Follow safety procedures, GMPs, and sanitation standards.
• Maintain organized work areas and be available for overtime.

Skills

Batching experience

Basic math

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Teamwork

Ove rtime adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Canning line equipment

pH meter

Job description

Fortress Nutrition is seeking a reliable Liquid Batcher / Canning Line Operator to support batching and step in on the canning line as needed. This dual-role position offers a unique weekend schedule with Friday–Sunday shifts and a 3-day work week paid as 40 hours.

The role emphasizes quality, safety, and efficiency in high-volume production, with opportunities to contribute across batching and canning operations. Training and overtime may be required to meet production needs.