Packaging Systems Technician (Food Manufacturing)

Didion; Markesan (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Didion Inc. in Markesan, WI is seeking a Packaging Systems Technician to keep packaging lines running smoothly. You’ll operate food‑grade packaging and bulk load‑out lines, perform hands‑on mechanical tasks, and support maintenance to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, plus hands‑on mechanical aptitude and forklift experience. Shifts include Mon–Thu evenings and Fri–Sun days, with competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; technical/mechanical training is a plus.
• Manufacturing experience, ideally in food‑safe or regulated environments.
• Hands‑on mechanical aptitude with proven troubleshooting ability.
• Forklift experience or willingness to certify quickly.
• Ability to work independently on shift and lift up to 55 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor packaging and bulk load‑out equipment for consistent throughput.
• Troubleshoot, adjust, and perform basic preventive maintenance on packaging lines.
• Support warehouse and bulk load‑out activities, including forklift operation.
• Identify and resolve equipment or process issues before they affect production.
• Execute quality checks, sample prep, and required production paperwork.
• Enter shipment and production data with accuracy in internal systems.
• Carry out deep cleaning and sanitation between runs.
• Partner with maintenance/operations to improve reliability and efficiency.

Skills

Equipment Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Skills

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Blending

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Be the person who keeps products moving

Location: Markesan, WI

Compensation: $22–$25 per hour (plus premium for 2nd and weekend shifts)

Shifts

• Monday–Thursday, 3:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.
• Friday–Sunday, 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

At Didion, we’re a team fueled by innovation and collaboration—focused on feeding the world and driving progress. As a Packaging Systems Technician, you’ll be the technical anchor for your shift, operating food‑grade packaging and bulk load‑out lines while performing hands‑on mechanical tasks that keep our operation safe, efficient, and reliable.

A day in the life

You arrive ready to own your area. You start up and monitor packaging equipment and bulk load‑out systems, watch key process indicators, and make adjustments to maintain steady flow. When something feels off, you diagnose issues quickly—tightening, aligning, or replacing components and performing preventive maintenance to head off downtime. Between runs, you execute deep cleaning and sanitation to protect product quality. You’ll hop on a forklift to stage materials, load or unload shipments, and support warehouse needs. Throughout the shift, you complete quality checks, prepare samples, document production, and enter shipment and production data accurately in our systems. You collaborate with maintenance and operations teammates to elevate line reliability—and you keep building your skills through ongoing training.

What you’ll handle

• Operate and monitor packaging and bulk load‑out equipment for consistent throughput
• Troubleshoot, adjust, and perform basic preventive maintenance on packaging lines
• Support warehouse and bulk load‑out activities, including forklift operation
• Identify and resolve equipment or process issues before they affect production
• Execute quality checks, sample prep, and required production paperwork
• Enter shipment and production data with accuracy in internal systems
• Carry out deep cleaning and sanitation between runs
• Partner with maintenance/operations to improve reliability and efficiency
• Grow technical capability through continuous training and development

What you’ll bring

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience; technical/mechanical training preferred
• Manufacturing experience, ideally in food‑safe or regulated environments
• Hands‑on mechanical aptitude with proven troubleshooting ability
• Forklift experience (or willingness to certify quickly)
• Confidence working independently as a go‑to operator on shift
• Strong problem‑solving and attention to detail
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs, climb ladders, and work in hot, cold, or dusty conditions
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Proficiencies

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Blending
• Excellent Communication Skills

Ready to step into a more skilled, hands‑on role with room to grow? Join a company that invests in your development, well‑being, and long‑term success.

Didion Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We welcome all qualified applicants and make employment decisions based on merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Didion uses the eVerify system to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.