Production Operator - Chemical or Food Processing

CPS, Inc.; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Vision insurance (optional)

Supplemental life insurance (optional)

Job summary

CPS, Inc. is hiring a Production Operator for Compounding in Burlington, WI. The role focuses on safely producing and packaging chemical products, with attention to quality, safety, and cleanliness. The position offers a $20.00/hour base pay and full-time hours across all shifts.

Responsibilities include operating and monitoring equipment, weighing and mixing ingredients, recording data, sampling products, and maintaining a safe workspace. Forklift operation and GMP/HACCP awareness are valued.

Qualifications

• High school level reading and mathematics proficiency.
• Two or more years of chemical or food processing experience preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• GMP and HACCP training is a plus.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues across departments.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor production and packaging equipment.
• Measure, weigh, mix, and process chemical ingredients per procedures.
• Monitor batches for quality and food safety parameters.
• Record production, sanitation, and testing data accurately.
• Draw product samples for quality testing.
• Fill containers with finished chemical products.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, and work areas.
• Report food safety, physical safety, and product quality concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment.
• Safely operate production equipment including forklifts, agitators, homogenizers, and drum tippers.

Skills

Reading & math proficiency

Communication skills

Independent work

Cross-department collaboration

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Burlington, WI | All Shifts Available

$20.00/hour | Full-Time (possible shift premium available)

Production Operator, Compounding

Our client is looking for Compounding Production Operators to join their Burlington, WI manufacturing team. This hands‑on role is responsible for safely and efficiently producing and packaging chemical products while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and cleanliness.

What You’ll Do

• Set up, operate, and monitor production and packaging equipment.
• Measure, weigh, mix, and process chemical ingredients according to established procedures.
• Monitor batches for quality and food safety parameters.
• Record production, sanitation, and testing data accurately.
• Draw product samples for quality testing.
• Fill containers with finished chemical products.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, and work areas.
• Report food safety, physical safety, and product quality concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment.
• Safely operate production equipment including forklifts, agitators, homogenizers, and drum tippers.

What We’re Looking For

• High school-level proficiency in reading and mathematics.
• Two or more years of chemical or food processing experience preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• GMP and HACCP training is a plus.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues across departments.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to repetitively lift up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend, and reach for extended periods.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to wear required PPE for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate production machinery.

Benefits

• Medical & dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Short-term & long-term disability
• Optional vision insurance
• Optional supplemental life insurance

With all shifts available, this is a great opportunity to find a schedule that fits your needs.