Forming Machine Operator

McCain Foods; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance from day one

401k match up to 6%

PTO and holidays

Wellness days

Maternity/paternity leave

Set schedule overtime allowances

Education reimbursement

Job summary

McCain Foods USA, Inc. in Appleton, WI, seeks a Forming Machine Operator to join our Manufacturing team. You will follow SOPs, perform machine setup, run tests, monitor quality, and ensure GMP compliance.

Requires a high school diploma and 2+ years of manufacturing machine experience; food manufacturing preferred. PM shift 6PM-6AM on a 2-2-3 schedule with shift differential. Starting pay is $29.30 per hour plus bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experience operating machines in manufacturing.
• Maintains learning mindset and adapts to new equipment and processes.
• Strong digital/data entry and documentation skills.
• Clear communication in English with all levels of the organization.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and records.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow production schedules and SOPs for equipment setup.
• Conduct machine setup, pre-start checks, testing, and monitoring for quality.
• Identify and address safety and GMP-related risks and maintain clean, compliant areas.
• Manage materials and complete required documentation during the shift.
• Adapt to production changes, assist with material transport when trained, and participate in training.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality assurance

Data entry

English fluency

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Title: Forming Machine Operator

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Grade: 4B

Requisition ID: 42396

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences —together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

What you’ll be doing.

• Understand and follow production schedules and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for equipment setup.
• Conduct essential machine setup, pre-start checks, testing, and monitoring to ensure proper operation and product quality.
• Identify and address safety and food safety risks, maintaining clean and compliant work areas per GMP guidelines.
• Efficiently manage materials and accurately complete required documentation throughout the shift.
• Adapt to production changes, assist with material transport when trained, perform minor equipment adjustments, and participate in required training sessions.

Available Shift: PM Shift (6PM-6AM) on a 2-2-3 schedule. Shift differential offered.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience with machine operating in manufacturing required, experience working in food manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Maintains a continuous learning mindset and adapts quickly to new equipment, processes, and roles.
• Demonstrates strong technical ability with a digital-first approach, embracing new technologies and accurately entering data.
• Communicates clearly with all levels of the organization, follows instructions (written/oral/diagram form), and completes necessary documentation independently in English.
• Pays close attention to detail, prioritizing product quality, safety, and accurate record-keeping.
• Physically capable of meeting job requirements and consistently brings a positive, team-focused attitude to work.
• Demonstrates adaptability, technical proficiency, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills while working independently or collaboratively to ensure effective and logical decision-making in diverse situations.
• Demonstrates the physical capability to bend frequently and lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), alongside proficiency in safely operating Powered Industrial Vehicles to support workplace operations.

Benefits Of The Role.

• Competitive hourly rate
• Insurance day ONE of employment
• 401k match up to 6%
• PTO, company holidays, wellness days
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Set schedule/overtime allowances
• Education reimbursement

Compensation Package.

Starting at 29.30 USD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts.

Benefits.

At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support, including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefits details available during the application process.

Job Family.

Manufacturing

Location(s).

US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Appleton

Company.

McCain Foods USA, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Accessible Employer.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

Privacy.

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.