Machine Operator-3rd Shift

Sargento Foods; Hilbert (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite Health & Wellness Center

Job summary

Sargento Foods in Plymouth, Wisconsin is seeking a 3rd shift production operator to run packaging lines, set up machines, and perform changeovers to ensure safe, high-quality cheese products. You will monitor weights, temperatures, and labels, while coordinating with team members to resolve line issues.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and offers a strong culture, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow with a leading cheese producer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines, add film, and complete changeovers to maximize output while maintaining correct weights, temperatures, and dates.
• Verify adequate supplies are available and notify personnel if materials are inadequate.
• Work on the production line to solve operational problems, adjust machinery, and maintain a safe work environment.
• Communicate with line staff to resolve production issues and interruptions.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and take corrective actions to meet quality standards.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY

Under the direction of and reporting to the Production Supervisor is vested with the responsibility for producing a quality product that meets customer specifications in a safe and effective manner. Perform all necessary preparations for daily operations based on production orders and production schedules.

3rd Shift: 10:00pm-6:00am

Realize your ambition. Say cheese!

Your Story.

You set up our operating machines by adding film, complete changeovers, and maximizing output. You assist in solving problems while adjusting machinery and equipment to ensure the quality of all products in a safe work environment.

Your Passion. Our Culture.

At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long‑term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you’re ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

Benefits that set us apart.

• Comprehensive medical including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center
• Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation
• Tuition Assistance
• Access to Employee Store

What You Do.

• Set-up operate machines, add film, and complete changeovers to maximize output while maintaining correct weights, temperatures, dates, scale integrity, to attain safe and quality finished product.
• Verify that adequate supplies are available to meet line production needs. Notify appropriate personnel about any materials that are inadequate or cannot be located.
• Work on production line to assist in solving operational problems, set‑ups, adjust machinery and equipment, change film, check quality at work stations of line, assist with changeovers and maintain a safe work environment.
• Communicate with employees assigned to the line and help resolve production problems and interruptions.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and packaging problem, effect corrective measures to meet volume and quality standards.
• Maintain all production and record systems incidental to operation department. Distribute reports for each production run as specified.
• Maintain effective communication with Process tech, line employees, Maintenance, and Supervisor to facilitate the effective operation of the equipment and line.
• Set-up and verify correct package, code date and labels.
• Test, monitor, and record metal detection checks where applicable.
• Monitor and record out-of-spec boxes, film, on-hold or non-conformance forms.
• Monitor temperatures for heat seals adjust when necessary.
• Monitor weights periodically through use of SPC or MES
• Monitor oxygen checks/gas flush where applicable and adjust when necessary
• Monitor accuracy of case counts. Scans materials and finished product into computer system per work instructions as applicable.

Your Education and Experience.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Our Story.

With over 2,400+ employees and net sales of nearly $1.8 billion, Sargento is a family‑owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world’s first, successful pre‑packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.

To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at https://careers.sargento.com/us/en .

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