Beverage Packaging Operator 3rd Shift AWS

Gehl Food & Beverage; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Quarterly bonuses

Full benefits package (medical, dental

401(k) match)

PTO & holidays

Growth opportunities

Team culture

Job summary

Gehl Foods in Wisconsin is hiring a Beverage Packaging Operator for the 3rd shift (AWS), 6 PM to 6 AM. This full-time role centers on operating and maintaining secondary packaging equipment, ensuring product safety and quality, and supporting startup, troubleshooting, changeovers, and line clearances.

You will follow GMPs, document CCP checks, manage labels and inventory, assist with line set-ups, and participate in shift exchanges.

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 Gehl Foods safety standards and GMPs.
• Operates and observes secondary packaging equipment to ensure food safety and quality.
• Performs, cleans, and inspects and lubes functions.
• Participates in startup, troubleshooting/adjustment, stop/reset and shutdown of line equipment; clears jams and reports malfunctions.
• Performs changeovers and sets up next item's packaging and coding.
• Applies labels to secondary packages and finished goods pallets.
• Reports out-of-spec results to Quality and Lead/Supervisor.
• Reports unsafe conditions or compliance issues to leadership.
• Completes documentation including CCP checks and logs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Basic math

English reading/writing

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Now Hiring:

Beverage Packaging Operator | 3rd Shift AWS

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 skillsDemonstrated 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