Beverage Packaging Operator 3rd Shift AWS

Gehl Food & Beverage; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Quarterly bonuses (up to 6% of wages)

Full benefits package

PTO & holidays

Growth opportunities

Team culture focus

Job summary

Gehl Foods is hiring a Beverage Packaging Operator for the 3rd shift (AWS 2-2-3, 6 PM – 6 AM). The role involves operating and maintaining secondary packaging equipment, performing changeovers, and ensuring GMP compliance.

Qualified candidates have at least 6 months of manufacturing/packaging experience, strong organizational and math skills, and proficiency in English. We offer a full benefits package, on-demand pay, quarterly bonuses, PTO, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 6 months' manufacturing, packaging, or assembly line experience required.
• Strong organizational and observational skills.
• Basic math calculation abilities necessary.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand spoken English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate secondary packaging equipment to ensure food safety and product quality.
• Perform setup, changeovers, and line clearance for next item packaging and coding.
• Lube, clean, inspect, and troubleshoot line equipment.
• Record GMP checks and maintain accurate production log and MES data.
• Monitor inventory and production levels to optimize throughput.
• Support safety and quality standards and report issues promptly.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Organizational skills

Mathematical basics

English literacy

Attention to detail

Job description

Now Hiring: Beverage Packaging Operator | 3rd Shift AWS

Job Type

Full-time

Shift/Schedule

AWS 2-2-3 | 6 PM - 6 AM

Department

Beverage

Pay

Base + Shift Differential: $24/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