1st Shift Packaging Line Operator

Fortress Nutrition is growing -and we're looking for reliable, detail-oriented Packaging Line Operators to join our Dry Powder/Blending team. If you take pride in accuracy, enjoy hands-on work, and thrive in a fast-paced production environment, this is a great opportunity to build your career in manufacturing.

This role is critical to ensuring products are packaged accurately, safely, and efficiently to meet our quality and customer specifications before heading to consumers!

Work Schedule:

1st Shift: 6:00am-2:30pm - Monday-Friday
*Overtime and weekends may be required based on production needs; weekends paid at DOUBLE PAY

What You'll Do:

• Set up, operate, and maintain packaging equipment (filler, sealer, x-ray, metal detector, scale, coder, etc.)
• Make adjustments to equipment to ensure product and packaging meet specifications
• Perform quality checks, including visual inspections, seal integrity, coding accuracy, and weight verification
• Complete all documentation (MMRs) accurately and in real time following Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
• Act with strong sense of urgency to quickly address equipment faults/errors
• Follow all safety procedures, GMPs, and sanitation requirements
• Communicate production concerns to leadership promptly for resolution
• Support team operations through overtime when needed
• Perform all other duties as assigned by leadership

What We're Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to work in environments with exposure to food allergens (e.g., dairy, soy), dust, and wet conditions
• Ability to perform basic shop math
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must operate with a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail. This role requires constant monitoring of equipment, real-time quality checks, and immediate response to issues. Delays or inattention can impact production flow and product quality. Individuals who are not proactive and fast-moving in addressing issues will not be successful in this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in food, dietary supplement, or pharmaceutical manufacturing or other regulated/controlled working environments
• Knowledge of food safety and quality programs (GMPs, allergen control, cross-contamination prevention, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods (up to 10 hours in one shift)
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50lbs
• Regular use of hands to finger, grasp, pinch, touch, or operate equipment/controls, and handle materials/objects
• Bending, kneeling, climbing (stairs/platforms), and operating machinery
• Ability to work at heights (mezzanine or scissor lift up to 20 feet)

Work Environment

• Exposure to dust, dry powder, and wet processes
• Exposure to food allergens (e.g., dairy, soy, etc.)
• Climate-controlled facility; optional PPE (such as dust masks) available but not required

Pay & Benefits

• Starting Pay: $20.00+ per hour (based on experience)
• Double Time Pay for 50+ hours/week

Benefits Include:

• PTO Package with Carryover Option
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision (Affordable Family Coverage)
• HSA Option with Quarterly Company Contributions
• Company-Paid Life, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with strong company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonuses
• ...and more!

To apply for this position, please email your resume directly to View email address on click.appcast.io.

Please ensure your resume is up to date. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Fortress Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer.

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