Packaging Operator 3rd shift

Impact Confections, Inc.; Janesville (WI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

medical

dental

life insurance

flexible spending accounts

short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Impact Confections is seeking a Machine Operator for its Janesville, Wisconsin facility. This 3rd shift role runs from 10:45pm to 7:00am with potential weekend hours during peak season. On‑the‑job training is available for reliable candidates with manufacturing experience.

You will set up and operate machinery to safely produce candy products, while meeting throughput standards and maintaining quality. A strong team‑oriented, detail‑driven approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Company certification for operation of electric pallet jacks and forklifts is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• On‑the‑job training provided for motivated candidates.
• Diligence in safety and quality control on a fast‑paced line.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines, troubleshoot, clean, setup, perform basic quality checks and manage waste.
• Set up machines and ensure throughput targets are met.
• Keep the production line supplied with materials at all times.
• Lead general manufacturing team members assigned to the line.
• Complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure product quality aligns with position responsibilities.

Skills

Machine operation

Troubleshooting

Quality awareness

Team leadership

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Impact Confections Manufacturing is seeking a Machine Operator on it’s 3rdShift for its Janesville, Wisconsin facility. On‑job training is available for highly motivated and reliable candidates with manufacturing experience. The hours for the 3rd Shift are 10:45pm to 7:00am. Some weekends may be required during peak season.

SUMMARY

Set up and operate machinery to safely and efficiently to produce candy products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate machines, including troubleshooting, cleanup, setup, basic quality control, and waste control.
• Responsible for setting up machines.
• Responsible for meeting product throughput standards.
• Responsible for keeping the line supplied with materials at all times.
• Leads general manufacturing team members assigned to the line.
• Complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure the quality of the product based on position responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Prior food manufacturing experience is preferred.

Computer Skills, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Requires Company certification for operation of electric pallet jacks and forklifts.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must bemet by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Impact Confections provides a competitive salary.

• 401(k) with company match
• medical
• dental
• life insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• short- and long-term disability insurance

If you can perform the key responsibilities and meet the qualifications above, are self-motivated, have a desire to make an impact on the business, and enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced, fun environment.

Impact Confections is a Equal Opportunity Employers/Drug-Free Workplaces.