Food Packaging Operator (2nd Shift) – Growth & Benefits

Gehl-Food-; Village of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Bonuses up to 6%

Benefits package (medical, dental, vis

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Growth opportunities

Team culture

Perks at Work

Job summary

Gehl Foods is hiring a Packaging Operator for the 2nd shift (Mon - Fri, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM) in Germantown, WI. Base pay plus shift differential expected at $21.50/hour, with on-demand pay, bonuses, and full benefits.

You’ll operate and monitor packaging lines, ensure GMP compliance, and support line changeovers and labeling tasks. Ideal candidates have at least 6 months in manufacturing/packaging, good math and reading skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with limited

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

• Operates and observes secondary packaging equipment to ensure food safety, product quality and conformity meeting customer standards and specifications.
• Performs clean, inspect and lube functions.
• Actively participates in start-up, 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.
• 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.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Packaging experience

Attention to detail

Job description

Gehl Foods is hiring a Packaging Operator for the 2nd shift (Mon - Fri, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM) in Germantown, WI. Base pay plus shift differential expected at $21.50/hour, with on-demand pay, bonuses, and full benefits.

You’ll operate and monitor packaging lines, ensure GMP compliance, and support line changeovers and labeling tasks. Ideal candidates have at least 6 months in manufacturing/packaging, good math and reading skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with limited