Variety Packer

IQ Resource Group, Inc.; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ Resource Group, Inc. is seeking reliable Variety Packers for all shifts in Random Lake, WI. Roles involve operating beverage filling lines, depalletizers, packaging equipment, and performing start-up/changeover/shutdown tasks with strict safety and quality adherence.

You will also document production and ensure proper PPE usage, with a focus on maintaining efficiency and product quality across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1–2 years in a manufacturing environment required; food/bev experience preferred.
• Must read and understand written instructions in English.
• Forklift certification required before operating forklift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate beverage filling machines and packaging lines.
• Perform start-up, changeover, and shutdown procedures.
• Maintain GMPs, quality standards, and proper labeling.
• Keep production records and document line issues.
• Support teammates to maintain smooth workflow.

Skills

Attention to detail

English comprehension

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

IQ Resource Group is looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Variety Packers on all shifts. Weekly pay!

Location

Random Lake, WI

Shift

• 1st - 6am-2:30pm Mon-Friday
• 2nd - 2pm-10:30pm Mon-Friday
• 3rd - 10pm-6:30am Mon-Saturday

Pay

$20-23/hr

Responsibilities

• Operate within safety and quality standards, good manufacturing practices (GMP’s) and adherence to job specifications.
• Operate and monitor beverage filling machines, packaging lines, depalletizers, and stackers to ensure optimal performance and product quality.
• Perform start-up, changeover, and shutdown procedures on assigned equipment.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and promptly report any mechanical issues or irregularities to maintenance or supervisors.
• Perform CIP (Clean-in-Place) and sanitation tasks to maintain hygiene and product safety standards.
• Keep accurate records of production, machine settings, and downtime events in line with quality control protocols.
• Ensure that all products meet company quality specifications, including volume, labeling, packaging, coding and appearance.
• Support team members across production lines as needed to maintain smooth workflow.
• Ensure proper PPE is utilized, as well as forklift compliance (if applicable).
• Operates machine controls and minor adjustments while monitoring the line for proper operation and performing final case inspections every hour.
• Closely monitoring production equipment for jams, making the necessary adjustment, and ensuring the availability and application of materials.
• Assist in correct set up of production line to ensure product type of materials (including proper graphics if required), size of trays, proper cans and can ends, labels, and coder set.
• Able to quickly troubleshoot minor issues on equipment, resolve and keep the production line moving.
• Follow all customer standards/specifications, quality requirements and Federal, State and Local regulations.
• Maintain a clean work area by appropriately handling all recyclables and trash; as well as, re-working miss-packs during and at end of shift.
• Complete required documentation accurately and completely as required for the equipment being operated and document line issues.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• 1–2 years of prior experience in a manufacturing environment is required; experience within the food and beverage industry is highly preferred.
• Must adhere to all Quality Management System (QMS) policies, procedures, and Food Safety Management requirements.
• Availability to work overtime as business needs arise is required.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, read, and understand written instructions and procedures in English.
• Forklift certification is required before operating any company-owned forklift (if applicable).
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve issues quickly.
• Proactive mindset with a strong sense of urgency in addressing operational challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster a collaborative, accountable, and team-oriented work environment.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including standing, sitting, twisting, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and climbing), perform repetitive motions for extended period of time (up to 2-3 hours) and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, general labor, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e. inspection, etc.)
• Ability to work in various conditions with exposure to extreme heat, cold, dust and fumes.