Beverage Packaging Operator 1st Shift AWS

Gehl-Food-; Village of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Quarterly bonuses (up to 6% of wages)

Full benefits package

401(k) match

Job summary

Gehl Foods in Germantown, WI is hiring a Beverage Packaging Operator for the 1st Shift (AWS 2-2-3, 6 AM–6 PM). You will operate secondary packaging equipment, ensure GMP compliance, and support line changeovers and labeling.

This full-time role offers on-demand pay, quarterly bonuses up to 6% of wages, a comprehensive benefits package, PTO and holidays, plus growth opportunities within a growing business. Candidates should have at least 6 months of manufacturing or packaging experience and be

Qualifications

• 6 months' previous manufacturing, packaging, or assembly line production experience.
• Demonstrated organizational and observational skills, and detail-oriented
• Basic mathematical calculation skills
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and listen to written and oral instructions in English
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment under limited supervision

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with GMPs and safety standards.
• Operates and observes packaging equipment to meet quality standards.
• Performs setup, cleaning, lubrication, and inspection tasks.
• Participates in startup, troubleshooting, and line changes; reports malfunctions.
• Applies labels to secondary packages and palletizes finished goods.
• Maintains accurate logbooks and MES data as required.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

English skills

Attention to detail

Mathematics basics

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Description

Germantown, WI

Description

Now Hiring: Beverage Packaging Operator| 1st Shift AWS
Shift/Schedule: AWS 2-2-3 | 6 Am - 6 PM
Department: Beverage

Pay: $22/hr.

Why join our team?

• Need cash before payday? We've got you covered with on demand pay
• Quarterly bonuses (based on team achievement and up to 6% of wages)
• Full benefits package - medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
• Generous PTO & holidays
• Growth opportunities to expand skillsets and enhance career
• Amazing team & culture focused on: Communication | Community Involvement | Wellness | Employee Activities

Other Benefits & Programs We Offer:

• Full-time & stable hours - no seasonal cuts!
• Referral bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement
• HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
• Perks at Work - discounts on shopping, travel & more
• Proven continued business growth for future opportunities

What You'll Do:

• Ensures compliance with Gehl Foods safety standards and applicable regulatory requirements while following the company's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Operates and observes secondary packaging equipment to ensure food safety, product quality and conformity meeting customer standards and specifications
• Performs, cleans, and inspects and lube functions
• Actively participates in startup, troubleshooting/adjustment, stop/reset and shutdown of line equipment - Clears jams and reports malfunctions to Business Lead/Supervisor as necessary
• Performs changeovers - Completes line clears and accurately sets up next item's packaging and coding
• Applies appropriate labels to secondary packages and completed finished goods pallets
• Reports out of standard/specification results to the Quality Department and Business Unit Lead/Supervisor
• Reports on unsafe conditions or other compliance issues to the Business Unit Lead/Supervisor
• Completes handwritten instructions and on-line documentation including Quality and Critical Control Point (CCP) checks accurately and at the required frequencies
• Maintains accurate and detailed work log (including Factory MES data collection) and inventory records
• Monitors and reviews inventory and production levels to achieve the most efficient operating conditions
• Maintains assigned work area and production environment in clean orderly condition - completes environmental cleaning requirements as necessary
• Actively participates in shift exchanges and work team meetings
• Safely operates forklifts to handle materials and finished goods
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What You'll Need:

• 6 months' previous manufacturing, packaging, or assembly line production experience
• Demonstrated organizational and observational skills, and detail-oriented
• Basic mathematical calculation skills
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and listen to written and oral and instructions in the English language
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment under limited supervision