Packaging Operator 3rd Shift

Gehl Foods•Germantown, WI

About The Position

Gehl Foods is hiring a full-time Packaging Operator for the 3rd shift in Germantown, Wisconsin. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Pay is $22.50 per hour, including the shift differential. The operator runs and observes secondary packaging equipment while following company safety standards, regulatory requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to support food safety, product quality, and customer specifications. The role also involves equipment cleaning and maintenance, production-line changeovers and troubleshooting, packaging and coding setup, labeling, documentation, inventory tracking, and safe forklift operation. 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, paid time off and holidays, tuition reimbursement, a referral bonus program, and other employee programs and discounts. The company describes the hours as full-time and stable, with no seasonal cuts, and notes opportunities for growth and skill development.

Requirements

At least 6 months of previous manufacturing, packaging, or assembly-line production experience.
Demonstrated organizational and observational skills and 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 line 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 finished-goods pallets.
Report results outside standards or specifications to the Quality Department and the 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.
Keep the assigned work area and production environment clean and orderly, and complete environmental cleaning requirements as needed.
Participate in shift exchanges and work-team meetings.
Safely operate forklifts to handle materials and finished goods.
Perform other duties as assigned.