Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Fair Oaks Foods, LLC; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fair Oaks Foods is seeking a Machine Operator for 1st shift in Pleasant Prairie, WI. You will safely run and monitor meat-processing equipment, follow GMP/HACCP procedures, and maintain accurate production logs.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and quality in a fast-paced production environment. Responsibilities include preparing equipment, resolving process issues, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.

Qualifications

• Follow GMPs and HACCP regulations to maintain safe meat processing operations.
• Safely operate and monitor production equipment and machinery.
• Read and follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Maintain production logs and document process steps.
• Identify and communicate quality issues and solve process problems.
• Adhere to OSHA and environmental regulations and safety rules.
• Train and mentor lower-level operators as needed.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to production by following policies and procedures.
• Prepare and assemble meat-processing equipment for operation; sanitize after use.
• Document production processes with logs and records.
• Respond to Production Supervisor with updates and requests.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are met and non-conformities are reported.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Quality consciousness

Problem solving

Read instructions

OSHA knowledge

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Join us at Fair Oaks Foods and be part of an organization that values teamwork, fosters creativity, and rewards dedication.
Explore our current job openings below and embark on a rewarding career path with us today.

Position: Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI

Job Id: 405

# of Openings: 4

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Operations
Reports to Title: Production Supervisor
Position Summary: TheProduction Machine Operator will safely control various machines and equipment involved in production.
Responsibilities

• Contribute to production operations by following policies and procedures for meat processing; Good Manufacturing Practices, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) regulations, etc.
• Contribute to a safe and sanitary work environment by complying with established procedures and rules.
• Prepare and assemble meat-processing equipment for operation. Disassemble and prepare meat-processing equipment for sanitation washing
• Document the production process by maintaining production logs.
• Contribute to production operations by solving process problems, making equipment adjustments, reporting production and quality data, recording decisions, and referring problems to the Production Supervisor.
• Attend to the current needs of the process by responding immediately to the expressed orders of the Production Supervisor and/or Production Foreman.
• Responsible for the quality of work performed and for identifying and documenting quality problems for corrective action and prevention of non-conforming products.

Qualifications

Level One Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.
• Ability to interpret and translate engineering designs and documentation.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of and the ability to abide by applicable OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and amounts and make adjustments to the machine accordingly.

Level Two Qualifications

• Loading and unloading of trailers
• Identify and complete incoming damages report, including photos
• Verify exports are loaded and verify proper documentation

Level Three Qualifications

• Ability to co-down-stock in geezer, including down stocking meat slots and verifying physical counts
• Adherence to FIFO standards and rotations
• Knowledge of grinding department requirements
• Ability to follow polices and procedures, and willingness to enforce SOP
• Identify and complete incoming damages report, including photos
• Verify exports is loaded and verify proper documentation
• Train and lead lower-level forklift operators

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, couch, or crawl, talk or hear as defined below.

• Standard of 8 hours shifts and longer as the company requires
• Standing and/or walking throughout the shift
• Lifting /Carrying a minimum of 75 lbs.
• Use both hands, as necessary

Observes safety and security procedures such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Material Safety Data (MSD) sheets, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), LOTO as trained and certified, Emergency Evacuations, and Building Security; Reports potentially unsafe conditions and injuries: near miss/incidents/accidents timely; Uses and cares for company equipment and materials properly.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Fair Oaks Foods assures equal employment opportunity in all its hiring and employment policies and practices, which include all aspects of employment, such as recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, demotions, layoffs or terminations, compensation, benefits, training, company-sponsored education, social and recreational programs or events, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. These policies and practices are administered without regard to “legally protected categories” such as: race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or sexual orientation, pregnancy status or medical conditions related to childbirth, and/or any other factor protected by law.

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“Working here has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The culture is genuinely supportive, and the people are not only talented but also kind and collaborative. It’s a place where you feel valued and inspired every day.”

Tommy Senn

Director Of IT

I have been working with Fair Oaks Foods for 13 years now, and I have always enjoyed working with my coworkers. I continue to learn a lot of different things and meet many interesting people. Very happy to be a part of the Fair Oaks Foods Family.

2nd Shift, Maintenance Mechanic Lead

I have worked for Fair Oaks Foods for over 9 months now. It feels like family to me, and I am grateful that if I am sick and must go home that I have the backing of the company and am allowed that time away. It is never an issue and management is always very accommodating as long as proper documentation gets returned for the absence. Fair Oaks Foods has also given me the opportunity to learn how to safely make quality food, mixing proper batch ingredients, while controlling quality in a safe environment. I really admire the FOF slogan and support on the production floor “If you see something, say something”. I love working at Fair Oaks Foods and how the company treats us as employees and family.

2nd Shift Machine Operator

“Working here has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The culture is genuinely supportive, and the people are not only talented but also kind and collaborative. It’s a place where you feel valued and inspired every day.”

Tommy Senn

Director Of IT

I have been working with Fair Oaks Foods for 13 years now, and I have always enjoyed working with my coworkers. I continue to learn a lot of different things and meet many interesting people. Very happy to be a part of the Fair Oaks Foods Family.

2nd Shift, Maintenance Mechanic Lead

I have worked for Fair Oaks Foods for over 9 months now. It feels like family to me, and I am grateful that if I am sick and must go home that I have the backing of the company and am allowed that time away. It is never an issue and management is always very accommodating as long as proper documentation gets returned for the absence. Fair Oaks Foods has also given me the opportunity to learn how to safely make quality food, mixing proper batch ingredients, while controlling quality in a safe environment. I really admire the FOF slogan and support on the production floor “If you see something, say something”. I love working at Fair Oaks Foods and how the company treats us as employees and family.

2nd Shift Machine Operator

“Working here has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The culture is genuinely supportive, and the people are not only talented but also kind and collaborative. It’s a place where you feel valued and inspired every day.”