Packaging Operator Food 2nd Shift

Gehl Food & Beverage; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Quarterly bonuses

Full benefits: medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Gehl Foods in Germantown, WI, is hiring a Packaging Operator for the 2nd shift. Mon-Fri 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM. You will operate secondary packaging equipment, ensure GMP compliance, and maintain accurate documentation.

We offer on-demand pay, quarterly bonuses up to 6%, a full benefits package, generous PTO, and growth opportunities within a supportive team focused on communication, wellness, and community involvement.

Qualifications

• 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 instructions in English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operates secondary packaging equipment meeting safety, quality, and customer specifications.
• Performs cleaning, inspection, and lubrication tasks.
• Supports start-up, troubleshooting, and line changes; clears jams and reports issues.
• Applies labels to finished goods and pallets; maintains logs and MES data.
• Ensures compliance with GMPs and safety standards.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

English literacy

Fast-paced work

Basic math

Organization

Job description

Description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Germantown, WI

Description

Packaging Operator Food 2nd Shift

Germantown, WI

Description

Now Hiring:

Packaging Operator Food | 2nd Shift

Shift/Schedule:

Mon - Fri 2:00PM – 10:00PM

Pay:

Base + Shift Differential = $21.50/hour

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 clean, inspect and lube functions
• Actively participates in start-up, 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 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