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High-Speed Food Packaging Machine Operator

$18 - $19 per hour

Nexus Employment Solutions

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team in Portage, IN

Step into a full-time role with Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc., supporting a busy food manufacturing facility in Portage, IN. If you take pride in keeping high-speed equipment running smoothly and want reliable hours with weekly pay, you’ll feel right at home here.

A Day in the Life

You’ll arrive for your 2nd or 3rd shift ready to get production moving. You’ll set up and operate packaging and production equipment, keep an eye on performance, and make changeovers as product specs shift. Along the way, you’ll document output, complete quality checks, and keep your work area clean and inspection-ready. If something goes off track, your mechanical know-how helps you troubleshoot quickly and keep the line on pace.

Role Details
  • Operate and oversee food production and packaging machinery
  • Handle basic setups, product changeovers, and on-the-spot troubleshooting
  • Accurately complete daily production records and paperwork
  • Perform routine cleaning and equipment inspections
  • Uphold quality, safety, and performance targets
What You Bring
  • Background in manufacturing or warehousing; food production experience is a plus
  • Mechanical aptitude with solid problem-solving skills
  • Comfort working independently and collaborating with a team
  • Reliability, attention to detail, and a safety-first mindset
Compensation & Schedule
  • Pay: $18.00–$19.00 per hour
  • Pay Frequency: Weekly
  • Shifts: 2nd & 3rd
Why You’ll Like Working Here
  • Weekly pay you can count on
  • Full-time, steady employment with long-term potential
How to Apply

Apply in person Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

(Please bring two forms of employment identification)

Application Locations
  • Merrillville, IN – 600 W 81st Ave, Ste 1A
  • Portage, IN – 6575 Daniel Burnham Dr, Ste C
  • Highland, IN – 8135 Kennedy Ave
AI Disclosure:

Our recruitment process may include AI-assisted tools to support candidate evaluation. These tools do not replace human decision-making. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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