Machine Operator A (2nd shift)

Palermo's Pizza; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 Free Pizzas Per Month

Competitive Pay with Opportunities for

Career Growth & Advancement Opportunit

Job summary

Palermo’s Pizza is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator for 2nd shift in West Milwaukee. You will operate and monitor the Mini Pan Line, verify setups, and monitor dough flow to maintain product quality.

Compliance with safety, GMP, and sanitation procedures is essential as you work with cross-functional teams to keep production moving. The role requires basic mechanical aptitude, teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or food production experience preferred.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the production line and related equipment.
• Verify product setup and line settings before production starts.
• Monitor dough flow, product quality, and line performance throughout production.
• Make adjustments to maintain consistent product quality and production flow.
• Support line startup, shutdown, sanitation, and changeover activities.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment and production issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform required quality and food safety checks.
• Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready work areas.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, Sanitation, and Maintenance teams.
• Follow all safety, GMP, food safety, and sanitation procedures

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

MACHINE OPERATOR- 2nd Shift

Love Pizza? Love Working with Your Hands? Join Palermo’s!

At Palermo’s, we don’t just make pizza — we craft high-quality products with a passion rooted in family, innovation, and tradition. From our beginnings inspired by Sicilian family recipes to becoming one of the fastest-growing frozen pizza manufacturers in the country, we’re proud to create products people love.

We’re looking for dependable, motivated team members to join our production team as a Mini Pan Line Operator. If you enjoy fast-paced work, operating equipment, troubleshooting problems, and being part of a team that keeps production moving, this could be the role for you!

Who You'll Work For

While most companies that sell pizza have no real connection to Italy, Palermo’s passion for food and family reaches all the way back to the country where pizza was born. “Papa Palermo” carried the cherished recipes to America from Sicily!

Innovation is at the heart of who we are. We use an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking approach resulting in high-quality products that are consistently recognized by both the industry and consumers.

Our commitment to quality has made Palermo’s a leader in private label frozen pizza and contract manufacturing.

Perks

• 20 Free Pizzas Per Month
• Competitive Pay with Opportunities for Overtime
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits Starting the 1st of the Month After Hire
• 401(k) & Roth with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Floating Holiday
• Safety-Focused Work Environment with PPE Provided
• Daily Pay Opportunities

Where You’ll Work

Located in West Milwaukee, our facility supports Palermo’s growing manufacturing operations and plays an important role in producing the high-quality frozen pizzas our customers know and love.

You’ll work in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment where safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement are at the center of everything we do.

What You’ll Do

• Operate and monitor the production line and related equipment
• Verify product setup and line settings before production starts
• Monitor dough flow, product quality, and line performance throughout production
• Make adjustments to maintain consistent product quality and production flow
• Support line startup, shutdown, sanitation, and changeover activities
• Troubleshoot minor equipment and production issues to minimize downtime
• Perform required quality and food safety checks
• Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready work areas
• Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, Sanitation, and Maintenance teams
• Follow all safety, GMP, food safety, and sanitation procedures

What You Bring

• Previous manufacturing or food production experience preferred
• Bakery or dough processing experience is helpful but not required
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to follow SOPs, safety procedures, and work instructions
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• High school diploma or GED preferred

Physical & Work Environment

• Regular standing, walking, bending, twisting, lifting, and reaching
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds
• Exposure to flour dust, noise, moving equipment, and varying production temperatures
• Required to wear PPE including hair/beard nets, smocks, aprons, and slip-resistant shoes

Why You’ll Succeed

• You work well in a team-focused environment
• You stay calm and productive in fast-paced situations
• You take pride in producing high-quality products
• You’re dependable, safety-minded, and detail-oriented
• You enjoy hands-on work and solving problems as they arise