Food Production Packaging Machinery Operator

$18 - $19 per hour

Nexus Employment Solutions

Job Description

Location: Portage, IN | Pay: $18.00–$19.00 per hour | Schedule: Full-Time, 2nd & 3rd Shifts | Pay Frequency: Weekly

You clock in, review the production plan, and take ownership of your line. As packaging materials feed through, you keep a close eye on gauges and product flow, make quick changeovers, and document each run. Between lots, you clean and inspect your station so the next cycle starts safely and on time. That’s a typical day supporting our food manufacturing partner in Portage, IN with Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc.

Role Snapshot

Operate and continuously monitor production and packaging equipment
Handle basic setups, product changeovers, and on-the-spot troubleshooting
Accurately complete daily paperwork and production records
Perform routine cleaning and equipment inspections
Meet established quality, safety, and throughput targets

What You Bring

Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred (food production is a plus)
Mechanical aptitude with solid problem-solving skills
Comfort working independently and collaborating with a team
Reliable, detail-focused, and committed to safety

Why This Opportunity

Weekly pay
Full-time, steady hours with long-term employment potential

How to Apply

Apply in person Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
(Please bring two forms of employment identification)

Merrillville, IN – 600 W 81st Ave, Ste 1A
Portage, IN – 6575 Daniel Burnham Dr, Ste C
Highland, IN – 8135 Kennedy Ave

About the Employer

Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc. is hiring full-time Machine Operators to support a food manufacturing facility in Portage, IN. If you’re dependable and looking for consistent work, weekly pay, and stability, we want to meet you.

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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.

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