Senior Machine Operator - 1st Shift

PS Seasoning; Iron Ridge (WI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

PS Seasoning is looking for a Senior Machine Operator to lead production on 1st Shift. This key leadership position demands a proactive approach in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, focusing on quality, safety, and team performance. Ideal candidates will have experience in machine operations and solid leadership skills, contributing to continuous improvement efforts.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth into supervisory roles

Culture of collaboration and continuous improvement

Commitment to quality and employee success

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a line operator or machine operator role; leadership preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily line operations and coordinate tasks to meet production goals.
• Set up, operate, and monitor production line machinery.
• Conduct in-process quality checks and ensure product consistency.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training

Job description

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Base pay range

$26.00/hr - $30.00/hr

Senior Machine Operator – Lead the Line. Elevate the Standard.

Are you ready to step into a key leadership role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where your skills and initiative directly drive production success?

We’re seeking a Senior Machine Operator to take ownership of one of our core production lines. In this hands-on leadership position, you won’t just run machines—you’ll lead people, solve problems, and ensure that quality, safety, and efficiency are never compromised.

This role is ideal for a proactive operator who thrives under pressure, takes pride in precision, and knows how to bring out the best in a team.

This position would be on 1st Shift - 6:00am - 2:00pm.

What You’ll Do

️ Line Leadership & Team Direction

• Take charge of daily line operations and coordinate associate tasks to meet production goals.
• Serve as the primary decision-maker on the floor—keeping production moving, resolving issues in real time, and escalating when necessary.
• Provide on-the-spot coaching and ensure everyone on your line is aligned with process expectations.
  
  

️ Production & Machine Operation

• Set up, operate, and monitor production line machinery for peak performance.
• Calibrate and adjust settings between runs to maintain throughput and product consistency.
  
  

Quality Assurance

• Conduct in-process quality checks and proactively address deviations or defects.
• Ensure only top-quality products make it through the line—every time.
  
  

Equipment Care & Downtime Prevention

• Perform basic maintenance and minor repairs to keep equipment running smoothly.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to resolve complex issues.
  
  

Safety & Compliance

• Model and enforce safety standards, proper PPE use, and hazard reporting.
• Be a champion of a safe, clean, and compliant work environment.
  
  

Reporting & Shift Communication

• Maintain clear and accurate production records and downtime logs.
• Communicate key shift updates and handovers to leads and peers.
  
  

Drive Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities for process and performance improvement.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives like Kaizen and 5S.
  
  

What You’ll Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training a plus
• Prior experience in a line operator or machine operator role—leadership experience highly preferred
• Solid mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot on the fly
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Clear communicator and effective team leader
• Physically able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working in a dynamic manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and temperature changes
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Impact – You’ll directly influence production outcomes and team performance.
• Growth – Opportunities to grow into supervisory or technical specialist roles.
• Culture – We value collaboration, continuous improvement, and doing things the right way.
• Stability – Be part of a company committed to quality, safety, and employee success.
  
  

Ready to lead the line and take your manufacturing career to the next level?

Apply now and help us build something great—one high-quality product at a time.

We have both 1st Shift (6:00am - 2:00pm) and 2nd Shift (2:00pm - 10:00pm) roles available.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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