Beverage Packaging Operator 1st Shift AWS

Gehl-Food-; Village of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Bonuses

Benefits package

PTO & holidays

Growth opportunities

Team culture

Job summary

Gehl Foods in Germantown, WI is hiring a Beverage Packaging Operator for the 1st shift (AWS 2-2-3), 6 AM to 6 PM. You will ensure GMP compliance, operate secondary packaging equipment, perform line changeovers, and maintain accurate records.

The role offers a full benefits package, on-demand pay, quarterly bonuses, and growth opportunities within a collaborative team environment.

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 safety standards and GMPs.
• Operates and observes packaging equipment to ensure product quality.
• Performs cleaning, inspection and lubrication of functions.
• Participates in startup, troubleshooting, stop/reset and shutdown of line equipment.
• Performs changeovers and sets up next item’s packaging and coding.
• Labels secondary packages and pallets and maintains logs and MES data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

English literacy

Job description

Job Type Full-time

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