Tetra Packaging Operator 3rd Shift
About The Position
The Tetra Packaging Operator operates and monitors secondary packaging equipment to ensure food safety, product quality, and compliance with customer standards and specifications. The role follows Gehl Foods safety standards, applicable regulatory requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Duties include cleaning, inspecting, and lubricating equipment; participating in line startup, troubleshooting, adjustments, stops, resets, and shutdowns; clearing jams; and reporting equipment malfunctions. The operator performs changeovers, clears production lines, sets up packaging and coding for the next item, applies labels to secondary packages and finished-goods pallets, and reports quality or safety concerns to the appropriate department lead or supervisor. The position also requires completing handwritten and online documentation, including Quality and Critical Control Point (CCP) checks, and maintaining work logs, Factory MES data, and inventory records. The operator monitors inventory and production levels, maintains a clean and orderly work area, participates in shift exchanges and team meetings, and safely operates forklifts to handle materials and finished goods. Other duties may be assigned. This is a full-time position in Germantown, Wisconsin, working Monday through Friday from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Pay is $25.50 per hour, including base pay and shift differential.
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 company safety standards, applicable regulatory requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Operate and observe secondary packaging equipment to ensure food safety, product quality, and conformity to customer standards and specifications.
- Perform cleaning, inspection, and lubrication functions.
- Participate in equipment startup, troubleshooting and adjustments, stop/reset, and shutdown; clear jams and report malfunctions as necessary.
- Perform changeovers, complete line clears, and set up packaging and coding for the next item.
- Apply appropriate labels to secondary packages and finished-goods pallets.
- Report out-of-standard or out-of-specification results to the Quality Department and Business Unit Lead/Supervisor.
- Report unsafe conditions and other compliance issues to the Business Unit Lead/Supervisor.
- Accurately complete handwritten instructions and online documentation, including Quality and Critical Control Point (CCP) checks, at required frequencies.
- Maintain accurate 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.
Benefits
- On-demand pay.
- Quarterly bonuses based on team achievement, up to 6% of wages.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) match.
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Growth opportunities to expand skillsets and advance careers.
- Referral bonus program.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- HSA medical plan option with an annual company contribution.
- Perks at Work discounts on shopping, travel, and more.
- Full-time stable hours with no seasonal cuts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
