Owner-Operator: Packaging & Maintenance Technician

Didion, Inc.; Markesan (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation: $25-$31 per hour

Shift premium $2.00 per hour

Job summary

Didion Milling, Inc. seeks an Autonomous Maintenance Packaging Operator to join our packaging and oil production teams. You will operate and monitor packaging equipment, perform basic maintenance, collect quality samples, and maintain records to keep lines running smoothly.

This hands-on role combines production, maintenance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to grow ownership of processes and contribute to safety and efficiency across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing is a plus.
• Basic computer skills and comfort working with production systems and equipment interfaces.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor packaging and oil production equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform basic maintenance repairs.
• Complete preventive maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime.
• Monitor product quality and collect samples for testing.
• Maintain accurate production and shipping records.
• Create and manage maintenance work orders.
• Support food safety, sanitation, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Keep production lines running efficiently while identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Shipping teams.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Quality assurance

Education

High school diploma

GED

Equivalent experience

Job description

Didion Milling, Inc. seeks an Autonomous Maintenance Packaging Operator to join our packaging and oil production teams. You will operate and monitor packaging equipment, perform basic maintenance, collect quality samples, and maintain records to keep lines running smoothly.

This hands-on role combines production, maintenance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to grow ownership of processes and contribute to safety and efficiency across shifts.