Food Production

Production Helper / Bulk Machine Operator

The Production Helper / Bulk Machine Operator oversees key production line activities and works closely with shift production leadership, quality assurance, and mechanical staff to ensure that all finished products meet required quality and integrity standards. This role supports machine operation, packaging, and general production tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Review production sheets to determine which machines will run in order to follow the established production schedule.
• Set up date codes and bulk packaging machines according to product and packaging specifications.
• Perform thorough cleaning and sanitizing of equipment after use to maintain hygienic conditions.
• Inspect equipment prior to use and after cleaning to ensure proper operation and cleanliness.
• Maintain a clean and organized packaging room, especially while production is running.
• Safely pull and stage packaging materials needed for the daily production run.
• Understand and follow packaging processes, including matching lids, cups, and foils; monitoring the heat tunnel; keeping automatic feeders full; and ensuring correct bulk packaging.
• Measure pH of various products to determine when they are ready to be packaged.
• Monitor the quality of product going into cups or bulk packaging and report any issues promptly.
• Monitor product weights and maintain accurate records of all weight checks.
• Monitor all cups and bulk seals to ensure proper sealing and packaging integrity.
• Ensure all boxes are properly taped and secured before leaving the packaging area.
• Perform other production and general labor duties as assigned to support overall manufacturing operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Viroqua, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $66560.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

MEDICAL - Health insurance is through Quartz Benefits. Employees have a choice between 3 different deductible options. The program is an HMO which requires employees to receive medical care from an in-network clinic/hospital. Some of those in-network providers include Gundersen Clinics & Hospitals, Vernon Memorial Clinics & Hospitals Scenic Bluffs, Hirsch Clinic, Bland Clinic, etc. UW Health Systems is also included. NOTE: Mayo/Franciscan Skemp & their affiliate facilities are NOT a network provider.

DENTAL - Coverage is provided through Delta Dental Plans of Wisconsin

VOLUNTARY VISION - Voluntary vision benefits are provided through UNUM (First Look Network)

LIFE & LONG TERM DISABILITY - Life and disability benefits is administered by Reliance Matrix

SHORT TERM DISABILITY - Short Term Disability (STD) benefits are provided by Kansas City Life

WORKSITE BENEFITS - Employees have the opportunity to purchase additional voluntary benefits through UNUM. Accident Insurance, Critical Illness & Hospital programs are available.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Viroqua, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2026.