Packaging Operator - Dry Ingredients - Weekend Shift (6:00am-6:00pm)

Fortress Nutrition, LLC; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO carryover

Paid holidays

Medical, dental & vision

HSA contributions

Life & AD&D

401(k) match

Employee assistance program

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Fortress Nutrition, LLC is seeking reliable Packaging Line Operators to join our Dry Powder Operations team. You will operate packaging equipment, perform real-time quality checks, and coordinate with the production team to ensure products are packaged safely and to customer specifications.

This role offers a consistent 2nd shift with a 3-day work week, paid for 40 hours. You’ll contribute to accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining high standards of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year experience in food manufacturing with GMPs and sanitation knowledge.
• Ability to perform basic shop math and read, write, and communicate in English.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.
• Able to work in an environment with food allergens, dry powder, dust, and wet conditions.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain packaging equipment and related machinery.
• Make equipment adjustments to meet product specifications.
• Perform visual bag inspections, seal integrity, coding and weight checks.
• Complete MMRs, production records, and quality documentation in real time.
• Monitor equipment and product flow to address faults or slowdowns.
• Report production concerns promptly to supervisor for resolution.
• Follow GMPs, food-safety procedures, and sanitation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.
• Support overtime or weekend work when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic math

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Fortress Nutrition is growing-and we're looking for reliable, detail-oriented Packaging Line Operators to join our Dry Powder Operations team. This role is responsible for operating packaging equipment, completing real-time quality checks, and working closely with the production team to package products safely, accurately, and according to customer specifications.

If you enjoy hands‑on work, take pride in accuracy, and work well in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, this is a great opportunity to build your skills while working a consistent 2nd shift schedule.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work 3 days and get paid for 40 hours!
• Enjoy a consistent 3‑day work week while earning a full‑time paycheck- giving you more time off without giving up income

Schedule: Weekend Shift

• Friday Sunday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• 3-day work week (36 hours worked, paid for 40 hours!)
• Training will need to occur during the week, but there is flexibility for you to determine what training hours work best for your schedule

What You’ll Do

• 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

What We’re Looking For

Required 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

Must demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and remain actively engaged throughout the shift. This role requires continuous equipment monitoring, timely and accurate quality checks, and immediate response to faults or production concerns. Delays or inattention can affect product quality and stop production. Individuals who are not attentive, proactive, and fast‑moving will not be successful in this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience operating high‑speed packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of GMPs, food safety, and quality standards
• Previous machine operating experience

Physical Requirements

• 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

Pay & Benefits

• $19.00 - $20.00+ per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
• $1.00 Weekend Shift Premium
• Paid for 40 hours per week, while working only 36 hours

Benefits Include:

• 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

Fortress Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer.