Machine Operator – Multiple Shifts, Growth & Stability

Staffing Support Specialists; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffing Support Specialists is hiring a Machine Operator in Port Washington, WI. This position supports a contract manufacturer of household and personal care items with several shifts: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and B Shift. Starting pay is $16.00 per hour.

You will read production orders, stage materials, and operate liquid fill stations, auto cappers, labelers, and heat sealers. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in manufacturing, strong safety compliance, basic math, and solid communication.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of manufacturing or related field experience.
• Ability to read and follow safety rules, procedures, and instructions.
• Basic math skills, including unit conversion.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to complete reports and maintain documentation.
• Team player who can also work independently; committed to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret production orders to set up equipment and materials.
• Ensure raw materials are requested and staged for production.
• Operate liquid fill stations, auto cappers, labelers, and heat sealers.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust settings for flow.
• Perform basic troubleshooting for minor machine issues.
• Support targets by maintaining line speed and minimizing downtime.

Skills

Read production orders

Safety compliance

Basic math

Communication skills

Documentation

Team player

Independent work

Tools

Liquid fill stations

Auto cappers

Labelers

Heat sealers

Job description

Staffing Support Specialists is hiring a Machine Operator in Port Washington, WI. This position supports a contract manufacturer of household and personal care items with several shifts: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and B Shift. Starting pay is $16.00 per hour.

You will read production orders, stage materials, and operate liquid fill stations, auto cappers, labelers, and heat sealers. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in manufacturing, strong safety compliance, basic math, and solid communication.