Packaging Line Operator

Parallel Employment; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO with carryover option

Paid holidays

Medical, dental & vision coverage

HSA with company contributions

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance program

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Parallel Employment is seeking a packaging operator to join our food manufacturing team in New Berlin, WI. You will set up, operate, and maintain packaging equipment including fillers, sealers, and detectors, ensuring products meet specifications and quality standards.

Responsibilities include performing quality checks, documenting in real time, and addressing any faults or slowdowns quickly. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, at least 1 year in food manufacturing, and be able

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of experience in food manufacturing with GMPs and sanitation.
• Ability to perform basic shop math.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
• Able to work in environments with allergens, dust, and wet conditions.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Able to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain packaging equipment and related machinery.
• Make equipment adjustments to ensure specifications are met.
• Perform quality checks on bags, seals, coding, and weight.
• Complete MMRs, production and quality records in real time.
• Monitor flow to identify faults and slowdowns and address them promptly.
• Report production concerns to supervisor for resolution.
• Follow GMPs, food-safety procedures, and sanitation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Support team operations through overtime or weekend work as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Teamwork

Basic math

English communication

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Set up, operate, and maintain packaging equipment and related machinery (fillers, sealers, x-ray systems, metal detectors, scales, coders, etc.)
• Make equipment adjustments as needed to ensure products and packaging meet required specifications
• Perform consistent, accurate quality checks (visual bag inspections, seal-integrity checks, coding verification, weight checks) throughout production
• Complete Master Manufacturing Records (MMRs), production records, and quality documentation in real time following Good Documentation Practices
• Continuously monitor equipment and product flow to identify and address faults, errors, or slowdowns
• Act quickly to identify and address equipment issues or slowdowns
• Report any/all production concerns to Production Supervisor or Lead promptly for resolution
• Follow all food-safety requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), safety procedures, and sanitation standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area
• Support team operations through overtime or weekend work when needed
• Perform all other duties as assigned by leadership

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Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of experience in food manufacturing, with understanding/knowledge of food-safety and quality programs, including GMPs, handwashing, allergen controls, sanitation, and cross-contamination prevention
• Ability to perform basic shop math
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team
• Ability to work in an environment with food allergens, dry powder, dust, and wet conditions
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required by production or business needs
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 10 hours in a shift)
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to safely work from a mezzanine workstation or scissor lift up to 20 feet high
• Frequent use of hands to operate controls, tools, equipment, and packaging materials
• Frequent reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and balancing
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle and operate tools, equipment and packaging materials

Upon hired by company:

• PTO Package with Carryover Option
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision (Affordable Family Coverage)
• HSA with Company Contributions
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with strong company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonuses
• And more