Beverage Packaging Operator 3rd Shift AWS

Gehl Foods•Germantown, WI

About The Position

Gehl Foods is hiring a full-time Beverage Packaging Operator for the Beverage department on the 3rd shift. The schedule is AWS 2-2-3, from 6 PM to 6 AM. The base pay plus shift differential is $24 per hour. The operator ensures compliance with company safety standards, applicable regulatory requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices while operating secondary packaging equipment to meet food safety, product quality, and customer specifications. The role also involves equipment cleaning and inspection, line setup and changeovers, documentation, inventory and production monitoring, maintaining a clean work area, participating in shift exchanges and team meetings, and safely operating forklifts. The position offers on-demand pay, quarterly team-achievement bonuses of up to 6% of wages, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, PTO and holidays, growth opportunities, stable year-round hours, a referral bonus program, tuition reimbursement, an HSA medical plan option with an annual company contribution, and Perks at Work discounts.

Requirements

At least 6 months of previous manufacturing, packaging, or assembly-line production experience.
Demonstrated organizational and observational skills, with attention to detail.
Basic mathematical calculation skills.
Ability to read, write, and listen to written and oral instructions in English.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under limited supervision.

Responsibilities

Follow Gehl Foods safety standards, applicable regulatory requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Operate and observe secondary packaging equipment to ensure food safety, product quality, and conformity with customer standards and specifications.
Perform cleaning, inspection, and lubrication functions.
Participate in equipment startup, troubleshooting and adjustment, stop/reset, and shutdown; clear jams and report malfunctions to the Business Lead or Supervisor as necessary.
Perform changeovers, complete line clears, and accurately set up packaging and coding for the next item.
Apply appropriate labels to secondary packages and completed finished-goods pallets.
Report out-of-standard or out-of-specification results to the Quality Department and Business Unit Lead or Supervisor.
Report unsafe conditions and other compliance issues to the Business Unit Lead or Supervisor.
Complete handwritten instructions and online documentation, including Quality and Critical Control Point (CCP) checks, accurately and at required frequencies.
Maintain accurate, detailed work logs, including Factory MES data collection, and inventory records.
Monitor and review inventory and production levels to achieve efficient operating conditions.
Maintain the assigned work area and production environment in a clean, orderly condition and complete environmental cleaning requirements as necessary.
Participate in shift exchanges and work-team meetings.
Safely operate forklifts to handle materials and finished goods.
Perform other duties as assigned.