Kettle Room Associate -R2 Operator

IPM Foods • Janesville, WI

4h

About The Position

The R2 Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, and sanitizing the R2 packaging machine to support consistent, efficient, high-quality production. The role requires careful attention to machine settings, product specifications, quality checks, and coordination with others to maintain a smooth and compliant production process.

Work takes place in an active food manufacturing production environment. The operator is regularly exposed to food products, packaging materials, cleaning chemicals, production noise, steam, and varying temperatures. Compliance with GMP, food safety, allergen control, and workplace safety requirements is mandatory.

This position is identified as 2nd shift.

Requirements

• Ability to read and follow recipes, machine setup instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Basic computer skills for entering recipes and monitoring machine control systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality and food safety compliance.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic machine issues and escalate them to Maintenance as needed.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented production environment.
• Ability to stand and move for extended periods throughout the production shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs as needed for packaging materials and product handling.
• Ability to bend, reach, and work safely around production machinery.
• Ability to work in varying temperature and humidity conditions in a food manufacturing facility.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience operating food packaging or processing machinery.

Responsibilities

• Verify that the R2 machine is clean and correctly set up before production.
• Load packaging materials and the correct recipe into the machine.
• Configure the machine to recipe standards and run sample boxes.
• Provide initial boxes to Quality Control for seal checks.
• Monitor product weights and adjust machine settings to keep them within specification.
• Perform the CIP procedure and clean the machine area after production.
• Troubleshoot basic machine issues and escalate them to Maintenance as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed