Machine Operator

PrideStaff; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

PrideStaff is seeking a Machine Operator for a 1st/2nd shift on-site role in Wisconsin. The position is 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday with Saturdays as needed, and offers $20–$22 per hour plus shift differentials for 2nd and overnight shifts.

You will set up, monitor, and adjust equipment in a NSF-certified, cGMP dietary supplement and personal care facility. You will balance hands-on machinery operation with strict safety, quality, and compliance standards, supporting maintenance when

Qualifications

• Experience operating and monitoring mixing/blending equipment.
• Ability to read measurements and control valves for process variables.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and SOP compliance in a food/dietary facility.

Responsibilities

• Load ingredients into hoppers and adjust process valves to control steam or cooling fluids.
• Diagnose runtime issues and assist maintenance with repairs on the line.
• Inspect products at each stage to ensure quality and remove defects.
• Maintain clean, sterile production area in line with allergen controls and hygiene standards.

Skills

Machine operation

Troubleshooting

Quality inspection

Safety & SOP

Equipment setup

Job description

Job Description

Machine Operator

Type:

Temp-to-hire

On-site

Compensation:

$20-$22 (Plus shift differentials: +$1.00/hr for 2nd shift; +$1.50/hr for overnight shifts)

Schedule:

1st Shift and 2nd Shift availability (10-hour shifts; Monday through Friday with Saturdays as needed)

Position Summary:

Highly active, technical manufacturing role balancing hands‑on machinery operation with rigid safety and compliance standards for an NSF-certified, cGMP dietary supplement and personal care facility. Responsible for setting up, monitoring, and adjusting assembly and blending equipment while supporting maintenance teams with equipment fixes on the production floor.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Machine Operation & Control: Load raw ingredients into mixing hoppers and adjust valves to control steam or cooling fluids during the blending and densifying process. Closely monitor controls to ensure assembly lines function properly.
• Troubleshooting & Mechanical Support: Diagnose runtime machinery issues, make line adjustments when malfunctions occur, and actively assist maintenance workers with repairs.
• Quality & Measurement Inspections: Examine and measure products at every stage of processing to guarantee strict conformance to established quality standards, separating any defective items.
• Sanitization & Floor Upkeep: Maintain a spotless, orderly, and sterile production workspace to comply with rigid food production processing, hygiene, and allergen controls.
• Safety & SOP Compliance: Observe all safety protocols, safely manage caustic materials or fumes, wear appropriate protective gear (including ear and eye protection), and accurately read numbers or weight measurements.

PrideStaff (North Dallas location) is a locally owned staffing & placement firm with a strong reputation as a fun-loving, quality-focused service provider. Our employees enjoy the following:

• A professional, supportive team environment
• Representation to North Dallas’ top employers
• Full medical benefits package
• Dedicated consultants who provide industry insights & resources to ensure continued career development

These are some of the many reasons we were recently recognized as one of Dallas’ Best Places to Work!