Pouching Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

The Masterson Company, Inc. • Milwaukee, WI

4d • $25 - $29

About The Position

This production role is responsible for setting up, adjusting, cleaning, and operating vertical form, fill, and seal packaging machines and related equipment. The work includes tooling changeovers, maintaining product quality, and supporting output efficiency. The operator follows documented safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and cleaning procedures, including when handling designated cleaning chemicals and sanitizing equipment. The role also involves completing quality checks and production documentation, collecting samples for quality-control and laboratory testing, troubleshooting equipment issues, and following GMP, food-safety, safety, and standardized-work requirements.

The 2nd shift schedule is 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The posting also lists 1st shift as 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 3rd shift as 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The employer describes itself as a family-owned supplier of sweet and savory food products and customized manufacturing solutions, and states that it is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent diploma (GED/HSED).
• Ability to lift and move 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts to production processes, including metric-system conversions of weight and volume.
• Detail-oriented and precise to ensure products meet designated quality standards.
• Hardworking, punctual, dependable, and able to work well with others.
• Work responsibly and follow safety and security procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a production environment; food, beverage, or drug manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
• Forklift experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up, assemble and disassemble, change over, operate, monitor, and adjust vertical form, fill, and seal packaging equipment to meet finished-pouch quality specifications and production requirements.
• Disassemble, clean, and sanitize packaging and support equipment using designated cleaning chemicals and documented safety, LOTO, and cleaning procedures during product changeovers.
• Perform and document quality checks, including brix, viscosity, temperature, fill weight, production reports, compression tests, drain weight, chart recorders, and metal-detector checks.
• Collect samples for quality-control and laboratory testing as needed.
• Complete written records, including process-control charts, pallet tags, production reports, compression tests, drain-weight records, daily disposition sheets, housekeeping checklists, and labels with code-date information.
• Troubleshoot or identify equipment failures and problems; perform minor troubleshooting, part replacement, and maintenance on packaging and related equipment.
• Report equipment repair or maintenance needs.
• Follow GMP and sanitary requirements, food-safety and safety rules, and standardized-work procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED