Packaging Line Operator - 2nd Shift (Food Manufacturing)

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO with carryover option

9 paid holidays

Medical, dental & vision insurance

HSA with company contributions

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance program

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Fortress Nutrition, LLC is seeking a Packaging Line Operator for our Dry Powder Operations team. You will operate packaging equipment, perform real-time quality checks, and work closely with the production team to package products safely and accurately per customer specifications.

This role offers a consistent 2nd shift schedule (Mon-Fri 2:00 PM-10:30 PM) with overtime and weekend work as needed. Compensation starts at $19–$20 per hour with a $1 second shift premium, plus double pay for overtime

Qualifications

• 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

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, 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

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Basic math

English literacy

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Fortress Nutrition, LLC is seeking a Packaging Line Operator for our Dry Powder Operations team. You will operate packaging equipment, perform real-time quality checks, and work closely with the production team to package products safely and accurately per customer specifications.

This role offers a consistent 2nd shift schedule (Mon-Fri 2:00 PM-10:30 PM) with overtime and weekend work as needed. Compensation starts at $19–$20 per hour with a $1 second shift premium, plus double pay for overtime