Sanitation & Packaging Operator — Day Shift

Fortress Nutrition; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO Package with Carryover Option

9 Paid Holidays Per Year

Medical, Dental & Vision

HSA Option with Quarterly Company Con·

401(k) with company match

Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Fortress Nutrition is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Sanitation / Packaging Line Operator to support our Dry Powder operations in a dual role. You will perform sanitation duties after production and support packaging line operations during active production, ensuring food safety and proper packaging.

Schedule is 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM with overtime/weekend pay. Starting pay is $20.00–$22.00 per hour, with full benefits and opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of experience in industrial sanitation with equipment cleaning.
• Knowledge of GMPs, SSOPs, and food safety practices.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete wet cleaning of dry powder blending and packaging equipment after production runs.
• Clean equipment, floors, and surfaces; remove debris and residue.
• Disassemble, sanitize, reassemble machines and food-contact surfaces.
• Scrub equipment and hard-to-reach areas; use food-grade cleaners properly.
• Rinse thoroughly to prevent contamination and allow air drying.
• Set up, operate, and maintain packaging equipment (filler, sealer, detectors).
• Perform quality checks and document results in real time per GDPs.
• Raise sanitation issues or equipment faults promptly to leadership.
• Complete sanitation logs, checklists, and documentation accurately.

Skills

Sanitation

Attention to detail

English (reading/writing)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Packaging equipment

Sanitation equipment

Job description

Fortress Nutrition is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Sanitation / Packaging Line Operator to support our Dry Powder operations in a dual role. You will perform sanitation duties after production and support packaging line operations during active production, ensuring food safety and proper packaging.

Schedule is 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM with overtime/weekend pay. Starting pay is $20.00–$22.00 per hour, with full benefits and opportunities to grow.