Packaging Line Operator - 1st Shift | Double Pay Weekends

Fortress Nutrition, LLC; Muskego (WI); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO Package with Carryover Option

9 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental & Vision

HSA with Company Contributions

Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short- & Long

401(k) with strong company match

Job summary

Fortress Nutrition, LLC is seeking reliable Packaging Line Operators for our Dry Powder Operations team. You will operate packaging equipment, perform real-time quality checks, and collaborate with production to meet customer specifications on a fast-paced line.

The role offers a 1st shift schedule: Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, with overtime/weekend work as needed. Ideal candidates have 1+ year in food manufacturing and strong GMP knowledge.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in food manufacturing, with knowledge of GMPs and food-safety.
• Ability to perform basic shop math.
• English reading and writing proficiency.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
• Able to work overtime and weekends as required by production or business needs.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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.

Skills

Reading & writing English

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fillers

Seal ers

X-ray systems

Metal detectors

Scales

Coders

Job description

Fortress Nutrition, LLC is seeking reliable Packaging Line Operators for our Dry Powder Operations team. You will operate packaging equipment, perform real-time quality checks, and collaborate with production to meet customer specifications on a fast-paced line.

The role offers a 1st shift schedule: Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, with overtime/weekend work as needed. Ideal candidates have 1+ year in food manufacturing and strong GMP knowledge.