Machine Operator

Undisclosed; Saint Francis (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,000 (1st shift)

Sign-on bonus $3,000 (2nd shift)

Sign-on bonus $4,000 (3rd shift)

Health Insurance

Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

401(k) & Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation & Personal Days

9 Paid Holidays

Onsite cafeteria with meal plan

Job summary

Wixon in St. Francis, WI, is seeking a Machine Operator to join our packaging lines. You will operate and troubleshoot packaging equipment on continuous lines and support setup with the team, ensuring high quality and safety standards.

Starting wage ranges from $18 to $25 per hour depending on experience, with shift premiums of $1 for 2nd shift and $3 for 3rd shift. Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and annual bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience operating packaging equipment preferred.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and follow GMP.
• Willingness to work multiple shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment on continuous lines to maintain production.
• Adjust operating line to ensure continuous production and quality output.
• Assist in line set ups with Setup Team Members.
• Provide support to other packaging lines and troubleshoot as needed.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and comply with safety policies.

Job description

Machine Operator

Wixon is a growing and progressive food and flavoring manufacturing company located in St. Francis that has been in business since 1907. We are always looking for talented individuals looking to build a career and join the Wixon family. We pride ourselves on building employees skills through our ongoing training and grow employees careers within a highly supportive team environment. Our people benefit from an encouraging and fun work environment, and this is one reason why we have been in business for over 100 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Working in a team environment to operate packaging equipment, ensuring continuous line production.
• Responsible for the operation of equipment on continuous operating packaging lines including rigid container filler, bulk fillers, vertical or horizontal pouch fillers, cartoners, labelers, cappers, jar unscramblers, sealers, checkweighers, scales and metal detectors.
• Ability to make adjustments to the operating line to ensure continuous production.
• Ability to assist in line set ups with Setup Team Members.
• Operates and provides support to other packaging lines.
• Responsible for quality output.
• Demonstrated ability to setup, troubleshoot, operate, disassemble, and clean equipment highly preferred.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate a consistent work history and the ability to work in a manufacturing environment. Must be responsible for following quality control guidelines and good manufacturing practices (GMP) to ensure a safe and quality product is produced.

1st shift: 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM

2nd shift: 12:30 PM 8:30 PM

3rd shift: 8:30 PM 5:00 AM

• Starting wage rate: $ 18 $25 depending on your experience + $1 shift premium for 2nd shift & $3 shift premium for 3rd shift!

Wixon offers much to its employees including a spacious corporate campus in St. Francis, Wisconsin. Our Benefits Include:

• $2,000 sign on bonus for 1st shift
• $3,000 Sign on bonus for 2nd shift
• $4,000 sign on bonus for 3rd shift
• Onsite cafeteria with employee meal plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• 401(k) & Profit Sharing
• Attendance Bonus
• Company Sponsored Employee Events
• In 2026 OT is paid 1.75x
• Annual Bonus Incentive
• Paid Vacation & Personal Days
• 9 Paid Holidays

Please visit our website for more company information at www.wixon.com

It is Wixons policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, or physical disability.