Machine Operator

WIXON INC; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food and flavoring manufacturing seeks dedicated individuals to join their team. This role involves operating packaging equipment and ensuring quality output in a collaborative environment. With a commitment to employee development and a fun workplace, this company offers competitive wages and generous bonuses. Join a team that values your skills and provides a supportive atmosphere to grow your career. Don't miss the chance to be part of a company that has thrived for over a century and continues to innovate in the industry.

Benefits

$1000 sign on bonus for 1st and 2nd shift

$3000 sign on bonus for 3rd shift

Onsite cafeteria with employee meal plan

Health Insurance

Short- & Long-term Disability

Educational Assistance

401(k) & Profit Sharing

Attendance Bonus

Company Sponsored Employee Events

Paid Vacation & Personal Days

Qualifications

• Consistent work history in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Ability to follow quality control guidelines and GMP.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment ensuring continuous production.
• Responsible for quality output and equipment adjustments.
• Assist in line setups and support other packaging lines.

Skills

Manufacturing Environment Experience

Quality Control Guidelines

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Equipment Operation

Troubleshooting Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Packaging Equipment

Checkweighers

Metal Detectors

Job description

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. Plus, we’re currently offering a generous sign-on bonus to all new hires.

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.
• Demonstrate ability to setup, troubleshoot, operate, disassemble, and clean equipment highly preferred.

Qualifications

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.

Shifts

• 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:

• $1000 sign on bonus for 1st and 2nd shift
• $3000 sign on bonus for 3rd shift
• Onsite cafeteria with employee meal plan
• Health Insurance
• Short- & Long-term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• 401(k) & Profit Sharing
• Attendance Bonus
• Company Sponsored Employee Events
• In 2025 OT is paid 1.75x
• Annual Bonus Incentive
• Paid Vacation & Personal Days
• 9 Paid Holidays

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.