Packaging Operator Beverage 3rd Shift

Gehl Food & Beverage; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Quarterly bonuses up to 6%

Full benefits package (medical, dental

vision & 401(k) match)

Generous PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

HSA Medical plan option

Perks at Work discounts

Job summary

Gehl Foods in Germantown, WI is seeking a Beverage Packaging Operator for the 3rd shift to support weekend and weekday production. This full-time role operates packaging lines and ensures GMP compliance.

You will work Mon-Fri 10 PM06 AM with on-site responsibilities, safety focus, and opportunities for growth. The position offers base pay $22.50/hr plus shift differential, full benefits, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 6 months’ experience in manufacturing, packaging, or assembly line production.
• Organizational and observational skills with attention to detail.
• Basic math calculation skills.
• Ability to read, write and listen to written and oral instructions in English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensure GMP and safety standards compliance and food safety.
• Operate secondary packaging equipment to meet quality specs.
• Perform cleaning, inspection, and lubrication of functions.
• Assist startup, troubleshooting, stop/reset and shutdown of line equipment.
• Perform changeovers and set up next item packaging and coding.
• Apply appropriate labels to secondary packages and pallets.
• Report out-of-spec results to Quality and supervisor.
• Report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Complete documentation including CCP checks on time.
• Maintain accurate logs and MES data.
• Monitor inventory and production levels for efficiency.
• Keep work area clean and organized; assist with cleaning.
• Participate in shift exchanges and team meetings.
• Safely operate forklifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Basic math

English literacy

Fast-paced work

Job description

Full-time

Beverage Packaging Operator 3rd Shift

Germantown: Main Germantown, WI

Beverage Packaging Operator | 3rd Shift

Germantown, WI

Now Hiring: Beverage Packaging Operator Weekend | 3rd Shift

Shift/Schedule: Monday - Friday | 10 PM - 6 AM

Department: Beverage

Pay: Base + Shift Differential: $22.50/hr.

Why join our team?

• Need cash before payday? We've got you covered with on demand pay
• Quarterly bonuses (based on team achievement and up to 6% of wages)
• Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
• Generous PTO & holidays
• Growth opportunities to expand skillsets and enhance career
• Amazing team & culture focused on: Communication | Community Involvement | Wellness | Employee Activities

Other Benefits & Programs We Offer:

• Full-time & stable hours – no seasonal cuts!
• Referral bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement
• HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
• Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
• Proven continued business growth for future opportunities

What You’ll Do:

• Ensures compliance with Gehl Foods safety standards and applicable regulatory requirements while following the company's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Operates and observes secondary packaging equipment to ensure food safety, product quality and conformity meeting customer standards and specifications
• Performs, cleans, and inspects and lube functions
• Actively participates in startup, troubleshooting/adjustment, stop/reset and shutdown of line equipment - Clears jams and reports malfunctions to Business Lead/Supervisor as necessary
• Performs changeovers - Completes line clears and accurately sets up next item's packaging and coding
• Applies appropriate labels to secondary packages and completed finished goods pallets
• Reports out of standard/specification results to the Quality Department and Business Unit Lead/Supervisor
• Reports on unsafe conditions or other compliance issues to the Business Unit Lead/Supervisor
• Completes handwritten instructions and on-line documentation including Quality and Critical Control Point (CCP) checks accurately and at the required frequencies
• Maintains accurate and detailed work log (including Factory MES data collection) and inventory records
• Monitors and reviews inventory and production levels to achieve the most efficient operating conditions
• Maintains assigned work area and production environment in clean orderly condition - completes environmental cleaning requirements as necessary
• Actively participates in shift exchanges and work team meetings
• Safely operates forklifts to handle materials and finished goods
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What You'll Need:

• 6 months’ previous manufacturing, packaging, or assembly line production experience
• Demonstrated organizational and observational skills, and detail-oriented
• Basic mathematical calculation skills
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and listen to written and oral and instructions in the English language
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment under limited supervision