Machine Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonuses for all shifts

Onsite cafeteria

Health Insurance

Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Annual Bonus

Paid Vacation & Personal Days

9 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Wixon in St. Francis, Wisconsin is seeking a Machine Operator to operate packaging equipment on production lines, adjust and troubleshoot as needed, and assist in line setups while maintaining quality and GMP compliance.

The role supports multiple shifts with starting wages of $18–$25 per hour plus shift premiums of $1 (2nd shift) and $3 (3rd shift), with extensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate a consistent work history.
• Ability to follow quality control guidelines and GMP.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment to maintain continuous line production.
• Operate equipment on continuous lines including fillers, labelers, cartoners, checkweighers, scales and metal detectors.
• Make adjustments to the operating line to ensure continuous production.
• Assist in line set ups with Setup Team Members.
• Operate and support other packaging lines as needed.
• Ensure quality output and adherence to GMP.

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 employee's skills through our ongoing training and grow employee's 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 Wixon's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, or physical disability.