Food Packaging Operations Technician

Torrey Holistics; Cambria (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Didion Milling is seeking a Food Packaging Operations Technician in Cambria, Wisconsin. You will start and adjust packaging lines, verify PLC-driven equipment settings, and prepare materials with hand tools to ensure safe, efficient production.

You will monitor quality to FDA and CGMP standards, inspect packaged goods, and maintain precise logs. Forklift operation and light assembly are part of daily tasks, with a focus on continuous improvement and safe work practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with packaging environments and GMP/FDA standards is a plus.
• Ability to operate PLC-controlled equipment and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust packaging machinery and PLC-controlled systems to maintain steady production.
• Prepare and assemble packaging components using hand tools.
• Monitor line performance and product quality to meet FDA and CGMP requirements.
• Inspect packaged goods for defects and verify labeling and coding.
• Complete logs, checklists, and reports with accuracy.
• Use forklift to move materials and assist with assembly tasks.

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Independent work

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLC systems

Hand tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Discover Your Day-to-DayAt Didion Milling, every shift starts with a purpose: transforming corn into safe, reliable food ingredients and biofuels. As a Food Packaging Operations Technician, you’ll launch the line, verify settings on PLC-driven equipment, and ready materials with hand tools so production starts smoothly and safely.As cases move, you’ll watch the process like a hawk—tracking quality to FDA and CGMP standards, catching defects, confirming labels, and documenting every run with complete, accurate logs. Between checks, you’ll stage packaging components, operate a forklift to move pallets and materials, and team up on light assembly tasks to keep everything flowing.By shift end, you’ll button up reports, help with equipment care, and flag opportunities to improve throughput and reduce waste—owning your area and driving continuous improvement projects that make tomorrow better than today.Core ResponsibilitiesOperate and adjust packaging machinery and PLC-controlled systems to maintain steady production.Prepare and assemble packaging components using hand tools and mechanical know‑how.Monitor line performance and product quality to meet FDA and CGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) requirements.Inspect packaged goods for defects and consistency; verify coding/labeling.Complete logs, checklists, and reports with precision and timeliness.Use forklift and warehouse skills to move materials and manage inventory safely inside the facility.Assist with assembly tasks that support packaging operations as needed.What You BringHigh school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.Basic driving ability; forklift experience is a plus.General computer literacy.Background in manufacturing—especially food-safe environments—is a plus.Ability to work independently, applying critical thinking, problem solving, and troubleshooting to complete tasks safely without supervision.Ownership mindset toward your work area and equipment.Initiative and a collaborative, team-first approach.Drive to create and execute continuous improvement projects.Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English to coordinate with teammates in and beyond the packaging department.Life at DidionRespect, Appreciation, Flexibility, TrustA supportive team where coworkers help each other succeedResources and coaching to grow your careerExcellent work/life balanceMeaningful work that impacts millionsCompliance and CommitmentsDidion Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position. Selection will be based on qualifications as they relate to position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class.Didion uses the eVerify system to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.Preferred ProficiencyFood and Beverage Manufacturing