Entry Level Machine Operator

First Roles; Westby (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical - health insurance

Dental coverage

Voluntary Vision

Life & LTD

STD benefits

Worksite benefits

Job summary

First Roles is seeking a Bulk Machine Operator to support production by setting up, operating, and monitoring bulk packaging equipment. You will work with production, quality, and maintenance to ensure safe and accurate packaging.

Responsibilities include operating equipment per schedule, monitoring quality and weights, and ensuring sanitation. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended shifts in a fast-paced production setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to complete production documentation, quality checks, and production records accurately.
• Strong attention to detail when monitoring product quality, weights, date codes, and packaging specifications.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly and stand for extended shifts in a production setting.
• Learn to operate packaging and production machinery.
• Perform basic quality control measures.
• Work in a fast-paced environment while following safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate bulk packaging equipment following production schedules and packaging requirements.
• Monitor product quality, weights, seals, and packaging integrity throughout the production process.
• Clean, sanitize, and inspect equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Stage materials, maintain an organized work area, and support daily production activities as needed.

Skills

Production docs

Quality checks

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

Job Title

Bulk Machine Operator

Job Description

The Bulk Machine Operator is responsible for supporting production operations by setting up, operating, and monitoring bulk packaging equipment. This role works closely with production, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure products are packaged safely, accurately, and according to quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate bulk packaging equipment following production schedules and packaging requirements.


• Monitor product quality, weights, seals, and packaging integrity throughout the production process.


• Clean, sanitize, and inspect equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.


• Stage materials, maintain an organized work area, and support daily production activities as needed.

Essential Skills

• Ability to complete production documentation, quality checks, and production records accurately.


• Strong attention to detail when monitoring product quality, weights, date codes, and packaging specifications.


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly and stand for extended shifts in a production setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn to operate packaging and production machinery.


• Comfortable performing basic quality control measures.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while following safety and sanitation standards.

Additional Skills & Attributes

• Experience in food production, packaging, or cleanroom environments is a plus.


• Strong reliability, attendance, and work ethic.


• Ability to work effectively with production, quality, and maintenance teams.

Why Work Here?

You join a production team where learning and growth are strongly valued, with opportunities to train in several key areas that can lead to promotions and pay advancement. The environment values cross‑training, skill development, and internal mobility, allowing you to build a long‑term career in manufacturing while expanding your technical and operational expertise.

Work Environment

This role operates in a production facility with all positions open. Certain areas of the building can become warm, and floors are often wet due to cleaning and production activities, so slip‑resistant shoes are required. You will work around production and packaging machinery, perform physical tasks such as lifting and standing for extended periods, and follow cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout the shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Westby, WI.

Pay and Salary

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $66560.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Benefits

• MEDICAL - Health insurance is through Quartz Benefits. Employees have a choice between 3 different deductible options. The program is an HMO which requires employees to receive medical care from an in‑network clinic/hospital. Some of those in‑network providers include Gundersen Clinics & Hospitals, Vernon Memorial Clinics & Hospitals Scenic Bluffs, Hirsch Clinic, Bland Clinic, etc. UW Health Systems is also included. NOTE: Mayo/Franciscan Skemp & their affiliate facilities are NOT a network provider.


• DENTAL - Coverage is provided through Delta Dental Plans of Wisconsin


• VOLUNTARY VISION - Voluntary vision benefits are provided through UNUM (First Look Network)


• LIFE & LONG TERM DISABILITY - Life and disability benefits is administered by Reliance Matrix


• SHORT TERM DISABILITY - Short Term Disability (STD) benefits are provided by Kansas City Life


• WORKSITE BENEFITS - Employees have the opportunity to purchase additional voluntary benefits through UNUM. Accident Insurance, Critical Illness & Hospital programs are available.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Westby, WI.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.