Feedway Operator - Day Shift

Campbell's•Franklin, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Feedway Operator ensures product flows efficiently through the packaging process while maintaining food safety, product quality, and operational performance. This role supports production flow, helps prevent cross-contamination and product backups, troubleshoots equipment issues, and contributes to continuous improvement. The position is based in Franklin, Wisconsin, and pays $20.45. The schedule is a day shift, 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule from 5:45 AM to 6:00 PM, including every other weekend. Overtime may be needed based on business requirements, and start times and hours may vary due to staffing coverage, production schedules, and holiday requirements. Strong attendance and punctuality are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of production experience in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work safely while following food safety, quality, and company policies.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify quality and equipment issues.
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and escalate concerns appropriately.
Ability to complete required documentation accurately and on time.
Ability to perform cleaning, sanitation, and changeover activities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating Fastback conveying systems, scales, weighers, or packaging equipment.
Previous food manufacturing or food processing experience.
Knowledge of food safety, GMPs, sanitation, and quality control requirements.
Experience performing product quality testing, including moisture testing.
Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.
Experience training, mentoring, or assisting temporary and newly assigned employees.

Responsibilities

Manage product flow through Fastback conveying systems to support efficient line operation.
Communicate with Processing and Packaging teams about Fastback capacity, possible line speed opportunities, product gaps or feed reductions, and non-conforming product.
Prevent cross-contamination by ensuring covers, stops, plastic wrap, and other protective measures are properly installed and secured.
Monitor the Fastback system for product backups and ensure quality product is consistently delivered to weighing and packaging equipment.
Perform moisture testing and other required product quality checks.
Monitor scale performance, troubleshoot operational issues, verify photo eyes are functioning properly, and adjust equipment to maintain appropriate product feed levels.
Report mechanical, electrical, equipment, or operational concerns to the Lead, Supervisor, or Maintenance team.
Complete required documentation, including Seasoning Checks, Feedway and Weigher Startup Checklists, and other production and quality records.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment in accordance with safety and sanitation standards.
Lead disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of scales, Fastbacks, belts, covers, stops, and plastic wrap during product changeovers.
Keep tubs and platforms clean and free of debris during shift transitions.
Provide backup support for Packaging Machine Operators, Packers, and other production positions as needed.
Assist Leads with coordinating temporary employees and supporting compliance with company policies when requested.
Identify and recommend process improvements that support continuous improvement.
Report and stop safety, security, quality, or compliance concerns to help protect employees, products, and company assets.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers and fellow team members.
Arrive on time and prepared to support uninterrupted production operations.